Name: Mozart’s Requiem
Start: 2026-04-19T19:00:00
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall

Explore an artistic journey through the dynamic landscapes of choral and orchestral music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. From the evocative compositions of Jeff Beal and Henryk Górecki to the powerful scores of Gabriela Ortiz and the timeless masterpieces of Beethoven and Mozart, each event embodies a unique narrative. Dive into cultural expressions with 'Sound Waves' exploring water's universal essence. Experience the fusion of history, emotion, and creativity as these artists connect audiences with profound themes and unforgettable performances.

Harmonious Events: A Journey Through Music's Emotional Landscapes

Grant Gershon

Los Angeles Master Chorale

The Master Chorale most recently performed a movement from Mozart's Requiem live during the 97th OSCARS® 2025 In Memoriam segment, showcasing the power and enduring relevance of one of the most iconic and emotionally charged choral works ever composed. Written in 1791, just months before Mozart’s death at the age of 35, Requiem remains one of the composer’s greatest masterpieces, both a profound reflection on mortality and a stunning display of his compositional genius.

Mozart’s Requiem

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Sound Waves: The Music of Esmail, Garrett, and Woo offers three powerful meditations on water including Malhaar: A Requiem for Water by Swan Family Artist-in-Residence Reena Esmail, alongside new works by composers Marques L. A. Garrett and Hyowon Woo. With Malhaar, Reena explores the universal theme of water through a cross-cultural lens, emphasizing that we are all citizens of the earth connected by a huge ecosystem in which water is a life force. Reena was inspired by William O’Daly’s book “Water Ways,” a poetic exploration of the disappearance of water. O'Daly is known for his English translations of the poetry of Pablo Neruda, and is also a Research Writer at the California Department of Water Resources and is the Lead Writer for the California Water Plan. Reena uses O’Daly’s text throughout the piece, intermingled with movements from the traditional requiem text. Overlaid on this texture are passages in Sanskrit and Hindi. The work moves through the various forms of Raag Malhaar (monsoon raags), to convey the importance and power of water, which holds a sacred place in Indian classical music. The work features Hindustani vocalist Saili Oak.

Mozart’s Requiem

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