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A Harmonious Celebration: Los Angeles Master Chorale's Remarkable Season

Join the Los Angeles Master Chorale for an unforgettable season that celebrates the past, present, and future of choral music. Experience the pulsating rhythms of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, the U.S. premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem, and a spectacular finale with New Renaissance, featuring a range of musical eras and styles. At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, these performances will showcase the brilliance of conductors Jenny Wong and Grant Gershon, along with innovative works by Reena Esmail, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound and emotion.

Feb 1, 2025

1. Carmina Burana

Associate Artistic Director Jenny Wong leads Carl Orff’s epic and propulsive Carmina Burana, along with the world premiere of a vibrant new work by Swan Family Artist-in-Residence Reena Esmail. Carmina Burana’s evocative lyrics, drawn from medieval poetry, speak of love, lust, and the inexorable wheel of fate. Esmail’s new work will be based on a variety of folk songs representing different languages and traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

Mar 14, 2025

Los Angeles Master Chorale

Los Angeles, CA · Walt Disney Concert Hall

2. Rufus Wainwright's Dream Requiem

The Chorale presents the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem. Dream Requiem merges two long standing creative visions — Wainwright’s fascination with Byron's poem Darkness, depicting global upheaval after the 1815 Mount Tambora eruption, and his lifelong admiration for the great Requiems of Verdi, Berlioz and Britten. This powerful and evocative modern-day requiem, with sublime harmonies and emotive storytelling, is an opulent composition that seamlessly weaves together Wainwright’s distinctive musical voice with the timeless liturgy of the Latin Requiem Mass.

May 4, 2025

Los Angeles Master Chorale

Los Angeles, CA · Walt Disney Concert Hall

3. New Renaissance

We conclude our monumental 60th Anniversary season with a spectacular celebration of harmony and innovation that honors our storied past, embraces the vibrant present, and set the stage for an exciting future. We are thrilled to present an extraordinary playlist of music ranging from Shakespeare’s England to the choral Renaissance happening in Los Angeles right now. These composers represent the creative forces that have both shaped the Chorale and solidified its place at the epicenter of the choral world.

Jun 1, 2025

Los Angeles Master Chorale

Los Angeles, CA · Walt Disney Concert Hall

Conclusion

This remarkable season offered by the Los Angeles Master Chorale is not just a series of concerts but a celebration of cultural and artistic legacy. From the epic 'Carmina Burana' to the innovative 'Dream Requiem' and the grand finale of 'New Renaissance,' each performance is designed to captivate and provoke thought. As we reflect on these performances, we are reminded of the enduring power of choral music to bridge gaps and create lasting connections. This season, indeed, sets a high bar for future artistic endeavors, while honoring the past and embracing the future.

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