Los Angeles Master Chorale Spreads Holiday Cheer with
Two Performances of “holiday wonders” Family Concert
Saturday, December 9, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Music Director Grant Gershon Conducts and Santa Claus Makes Special Appearance
Back-to-back matinees of “holiday wonders,” the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s signature yuletide family concert conducted by Music Director Grant Gershon, are slated for Saturday, December 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The show, geared for children and adults of all ages, abounds with festive carols and memory-making sing-alongs, making it one of the city’s most popular holiday traditions – and best values – for children and adults of all ages. Santa Claus drops in for a special appearance and the magnificent Disney Hall organ comes alive under the masterful touch of organist William Beck. Adding extra holiday cheer is the Los Angeles Master Chorale Voices Within Children’s Chorus, comprised of Southland students who have participated in the Chorale’s “Voices Within” artist-in-residency program. The concert is sponsored by Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.
The Chorale will perform such holiday classics as Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bells, Rudolph and Deck the Hall. Other works include Noel, Noel, Bells Are Ringing by Wilbur Chenowith; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! arranged by Hawley Ades; De Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy by William Llewellyn; Sleigh Ride arranged by Michael Edwards; and Maringa Krismes arranged by Kitty Fadlu-Deen.
Tickets to “holiday wonders” range from $19 - $35; children 17 and under are only $12. Group rates are available. For tickets and information, please call (800) 787-5262 (outside California call 213-972-7282), log on to www.lamc.org or visit the box office at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111 South Grand Avenue at First Street in downtown Los Angeles.
| Event | holiday wonders (family concert) Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon, conductor William Beck, organ Los Angeles Master Chorale Voices Within Children’s Chorus + Santa Claus |
| Performance Date | Saturday, December 9, 2006, 1 p.m. AND Saturday, December 9, 2006, 4 p.m. |
| Program | holiday carols, sing-alongs, and seasonal music |
| Theater | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Ticket Prices | $19 - $35 (Student Rush may be available at box office two hours before performance) |
| Ticket Information | 800-787-5262; outside California call 213-972-7282 www.lamc.org or at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office |
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