Festival of Carols
Dec 15, 2018
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Grant Gershon, Conductor
Colburn School of Performing Arts; Zipper Hall
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and one of the most popular! Herald the arrival of the holidays with our annual selection of treasured carols and songs sublimely sung by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Artistic Director Grant Gershon conducts the array of festive treats, combining traditional favorites with newer arrangements, with some special seasonal surprises.
Please note that children under 6 are not admitted to Master Chorale concerts.
| Title | Composers/Arranger | Guest Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Angels We Have Heard on High | French Carol, arr. Donald McCullough | |
| Deck the Hall | Welsh Carol, arr. John Rutter | |
| Who is the baby? | Josephanye Powell | |
| Al HaNisim | arr. Elliot Levine | |
| Joy! O It’s Christmas Time | Christopher Willis | |
| Jing-A-Ling-A-Ling | Christopher Willis | |
| Jingle Bells (Sing-Along) | James L. Pierpont | |
| What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? | Frank Loesser, arr. Ken Neufeld | |
| Silent Night | Gruber (arr. David O) | |
| O, What a Beautiful City | Shawn Kirchner | |
| We Need a Little Christmas | Jerry Herman, arr. Jerry Rubino | |
| Noél Ayisyen (A Haitian Noël) | Emile Desamours | |
| White Christmas | Irving Berlin, arr. Deke Sharon | |
| Wonderful Counselor | Folk Song, arr. Jester Hairston | |
| The Christmas Song | Bob Wells and Mel Torme, arr. Jerry Rubino | |
| Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Sing-Along) | J. Fred/Henry Coots/Gillespie | |
| The Twelve Days of Christmas | English Trad. Carol, arr. John Rutter | |
| Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming | Traditional German Carol, arr. Shawn Kirchner | |
| A Christmas Garland | Conrad Susa |
Archival Recording
Festival of Carols
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and one of the most popular! Herald the arrival of the holidays with our annual selection of treasured carols and songs sublimely sung by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Artistic Director Grant Gershon conducts the array of festive treats, combining traditional favorites with newer arrangements, with some special seasonal surprises. Please note that children under 6 are not admitted to Master Chorale concerts. Festival of Carols (2015) CDs - $10 each - are available for purchase HERE.| Title | Composers/Arranger | Guest Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Angels We Have Heard on High | French Carol, arr. Donald McCullough | |
| Deck the Hall | Welsh Carol, arr. John Rutter | |
| Who is the baby? | Josephanye Powell | |
| Al HaNisim | arr. Elliot Levine | |
| Joy! O It’s Christmas Time | Christopher Willis | |
| Jing-A-Ling-A-Ling | Christopher Willis | |
| Jingle Bells (Sing-Along) | James L. Pierpont | |
| What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? | Frank Loesser, arr. Ken Neufeld | |
| Silent Night | Gruber (arr. David O) | |
| O, What a Beautiful City | Shawn Kirchner | |
| We Need a Little Christmas | Jerry Herman, arr. Jerry Rubino | |
| Noél Ayisyen (A Haitian Noël) | Emile Desamours | |
| White Christmas | Irving Berlin, arr. Deke Sharon | |
| Wonderful Counselor | Folk Song, arr. Jester Hairston | |
| The Christmas Song | Bob Wells and Mel Torme, arr. Jerry Rubino | |
| Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Sing-Along) | J. Fred/Henry Coots/Gillespie | |
| The Twelve Days of Christmas | English Trad. Carol, arr. John Rutter | |
| Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming | Traditional German Carol, arr. Shawn Kirchner | |
| A Christmas Garland | Conrad Susa |
