It’s a choral match in perfect harmony that spans two continents.
For the first time in history, the Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform with the National Chorus of Korea, a fellow world-class powerhouse organization, also known for its technical precision and emotional depth.
The definitive voice of choral music in South Korea and the country’s “musical ambassadors,” the National Chorus of Korea was founded in 1973 as the first professional choral ensemble in the country. With the ability to tackle extremely complex repertoires – from Renaissance pieces to avant-garde contemporary works – the Chorus has a vocal blend and intonation that is rarely matched.
This once-in-a-lifetime event will feature a combined ensemble of over 100 Master Chorale and National Chorus singers performing music spanning the ages, both as individual choirs and in harmony with each other.
Grant Gershon, conductor
In-Gi Min, conductor
National Chorus of Korea
Lisa Edwards, piano
PROGRAM
National Chorus of Korea
| Azalea (The Flower of Jindallae) | Hak-Jun Yoon |
| Arirang | Seoung-Hyun Yoon |
| Bird Song (Taryeong of Birds) | Geon-Yong Lee |
| Miserere | Jee-Young Kim |
Master Chorale
| No Time | Susan Brumfield |
| Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal | arr. Alice Parker |
| My Heart Be Brave | Marques L. A. Garrett |
| He’s Got the Whole World | arr. Cedric Dent |
Combined Choirs
| The Promise of Living | Aaron Copland |
LA Master Chorale
| Kwae-ji-na Ching Ching | Byunghee Oh |
| Rorate caeli desuper | Hyun Kook |
| Dona Nobis Pacem | Hyun Chul Lee |
| GyeongBokGung Tahryung | arr. Huijo Kim |
National Chorus of Korea
| The Road Home | arr. Roger Wagner |
| Shenandoah | arr. Mack Wilberg |
| The Battle of Jericho | arr. Moses Hogan |
| Lux Aurumque | Eric Whitacre |
| I Love You/What a Wonderful World | arr. Craig Hella Johnson |
Combined Choirs
Grant Gershon and In-Gi Min, conductors
48 Master Chorale singers, 54 National Chorus of Korea singers, piano, percussion
Listen Up! Pre-Concert Lecture – 6:00pm
Jennifer Miller Hammel, KUSC Host with Grant Gershon, Kiki & David Gindler Artistic Director and Dr. In-Gi Min, National Chorus of Korea Artistic Director
Please note that artists, dates, times, prices, and program are subject to change. All sales final.
