Culture Spot LA readers can win free tickets to hear the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s “Festival of Carols” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at Walt Disney Concert Hall. “Silent Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “White Christmas,” “Deck the Hall” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” are among the cherished holiday carols and traditional favorites setting a joyous mood and sung to glorious perfection by 115 members of the Chorale under Music Director Grant Gershon’s baton.
Also featured are the world premieres of arrangements by LAMC Swan Family Composer-in-Residence Shawn Kirchner — the French carol “Pat-a-Pan,” which he has intricately layered for women’s voices and describes as “rhythmic and vibrant,” and the Czech “Rocking Carol,” a lullaby setting for men’s voices he calls “tender and soothing.”
Pianist Lisa Edwards and organist John West, who performs on Disney Hall’s iconic pipe organ, add a delightful sonic flourish to the concert.
To be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets, email editor@culturespotla.com with “LAMC” in the subject line.
“Festival of Carols” is the first of four holiday programs presented by the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Disney Hall. The other programs include “Rejoice! Ceremony of Carols” on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m., the 33rd Annual Messiah Sing-Along on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., and two concert performances of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 15 and 22 at 7 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111 S. Grand Ave. at First Street in downtown Los Angeles. Tickets range from $29 to $99. Tickets for children 6-12 are discounted in all sections. (Children under 6 not admitted.) Group rates are available. For tickets and information, please call (213) 972-7282, or visit www.lamc.org. (Tickets cannot be purchased at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office except on concert days starting two hours prior to the performance.)