He has also led the chorale in performances for several major motion pictures soundtracks, including, at the request of John Williams, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “The Rise of Skywalker.” He has two live-performance albums, the chorale’s 50th Season Celebration recording and Festival of Carols. His discography includes the Grammy-nominated recordings of “Sweeney Todd” (New York Philharmonic Special Editions) and “Ligeti’s Grand Macabre” (Sony Classical) commercial CDs with the chorale, including “Glass-Salonen” (RCM), “You Are” (Variations) (Nonesuch), “Daniel Variations” (Nonesuch), “A Good Understanding” (Decca), “Miserere” (Decca) and the national anthems (Cantaloupe Music).
He has led world premiere performances of major works by such composers as Michael Abels, John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Jeff Beal, Eve Beglarian, Billy Childs, Reena Esmail, Gabriela Lena Frank, Ricky Ian Gordon, Shawn Kirchner, David Lang, Morten Lauridsen, Steve Reich, Ellen Reid, Christopher Rouse, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Chinary Ung. Gershon has led more than 200 chorale performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall in programs encompassing a wide range of choral music, from the early pillars of the repertoire to contemporary compositions. We still have the ability for people to feel comfortable and safe, but at the same time having the opportunity to harmonize together.” The last part of that was really coming back together as a big community of singers. Everything is emerging from being frozen. “This season has felt like the great thaw. “As musicians, who really love and live to make music together, it’s been a really challenging year,” he said. The Big Sing event is in its fourth year, the first since pre-COVID-19 2019. He admitted it’s “idealistic,” but in “ridiculous times that we find ourselves in right now,” fun events are needed.
This event is a way for us to celebrate that thing that brings us together that we all have in common, that links us as a giant family.” We all have different histories, different backgrounds. “It sounds like a cliché, but we’re finding our shared humanity. “I’m always wanting to find ways to connect all the different parts of Los Angeles together,” Gershon said.
DISNEY SING ALONG SONGS FUN WITH MUSIC FOR FREE
A commemorative song booklet will be available for free on the day of the event. Food will be available for purchase and complimentary water will be provided to participants. King’s “Stand by Me,” Quirino Mendoza y Cortés’ “Cielito Lindo,” John Rosamond Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and Alan Menken’s “A Whole New World.”Īs a prelude to the musical activities, guests are encouraged to come early to enjoy food trucks and lunch on the lawn.
Repertoire will include The Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends,” Ben E.
Guest conductors include Alexander Blake, founder and director of Tonality, and Los Angeles Master Chorale members David Castillo, Charlie Kim, Sharmila G. Saturday, July 23, at The Music Center’s Grand Park.įree and open to the public, Angelenos are invited sing with master chorale members, led by Gershon, the Kiki & David Gindler artistic director, and Jenny Wong, associate conductor. He’s doing so with the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s singalong event, “Big Sing 2022: With A Little Help from Our Friends” at 6 p.m. As a self-proclaimed proud Angeleno, Grant Gershon just wants to bring joy to his hometown.
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