Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Los Angeles Master Chorale to present folk music concert

Los Angeles Master Chorale Presents Spectrum of Timeless Folk Music Conducted by Music Director Grant Gershon and Assistant Conductor Ariel Quintana Sunday, March 29, 2009, 7 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Program Features Works by Bartók, Tormis, Poulenc, Copland and Brahms

Over the centuries, many of the world's leading composers have adapted the rich folk music traditions of their homeland to create timeless cultural-infused gems. The Chorale presents an inviting cross-section of these compelling interpretations on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music Director Grant Gershon and the Chorale's Assistant Conductor Ariel Quintana share conducting responsibilities.

Gershon leads 40 members of the choir in such classics as Bartók's Slovak Folk Songs, Forgotten Peoples Cycle by Tormis, Poulenc's Chansons Francaises and Copland's Old American Songs. Assistant Conductor Ariel Quintana takes the podium to conduct Brahms' gypsy-tinged Zigeunerlieder.

Tickets to the Los Angeles Master Chorale's concert range from $19 to $124. Student Rush seats are $10 and are available at the box office two hours before the performance. For tickets and information, please call (800) 787-5262 (outside California call 213-972-7282), or visit www.lamc.org. (Tickets can no longer be purchased at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office except on concert days starting 2 hours prior to the performance.) The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located at 111 South Grand Avenue at First Street in downtown Los Angeles.

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