Classical Music News for November/December 2019

LOS ANGELES NEWS

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

December will be a hectic month for LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE, with the following recitals being mounted that month at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Saturday Dec. 7 & Sat. Dec 14: FESTIVAL OF CAROLS. Celebrate the holidays with LAMC's annual selection of treasured carols and songs, conducted by artist-in-residence Eric Whitacre. The recital includes traditional favorites, newer arrangements, and some seasonal surprises. 100 voices, organ.

Sunday Dec. 15: O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM. A classic from the moment LAMC premiered it 25 years ago, Morten Laurindsen's O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM is performed around the world. A responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas, the piece is a much-favored fixture of holiday programs and is presented here alongside Victoria's 16th-century setting. Also on the program is the West Coast premiere of THE FAIRE STARRE by Nico Muhly. Grant Gershon conducts. 62 voices, instrumental ensemble.
   

    
Wednesday Dec. 18: 39TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG. This do-it-yourself version of Handel's MESSIAH encourages the audience to take part in the recital. Bring your own score or purchase one in the lobby.

Saturday Dec. 21: HANDEL'S MESSIAH. The perennially popular MESSIAH is a Christmas concert experience not to be missed. Grant Gershon conducts. 48 voices, chamber orchestra, soloists.

For tickets and information, call 213-972-7282 or visit lamasterchorale.org


MUSIC GUILD CONCERTS

The California String Quartet will give three recitals during the month of December, under the auspices of The Music Guild. Performance time is 8 pm.
The California String Quartet will perform works by Homzy, Borodin and Schubert on the following nights:

Dec. 10 University Synagogue, Brentwood
Dec. 11 Daniel Recital Hall, Cal State Long Beach
Dec. 12 Adat Ari El Temple, N. Hollywood.

Refreshments are served on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.30 to 8 pm, and at intermission. Tickets may be exchanged at any location.

The Music Guild is now celebrating its 75th anniversary season. For tickets and information call 310-558-3500 or visit concerts@themusicguild.org