These are the pleasures of the senses, of the heart, and beyond. They fill our lives, lift our spirits and take us to new places. And in that lyrical coming together of breath and string, we transcend the everyday human experience.
The inaugural seasons of the Metropolitan Master Chorale and the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra will converge for MMC’s second program of the season, “Welcome to all the Pleasures.â€
Sunday, March 21st
Concert at 3:00p | Pre-Concert Discussion at 2:15p
Congregation Kol Ami
1200 N. La Brea Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90038
Sunday, March 28th
Concert at 7:00p | Pre-Concert Discussion at 6:15p
Hollywood United Methodist Church
6817 Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Orchestra will open the program with “Palladio,†Welsh composer Karl Jenkins’ tribute to 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio, before accompanying the Chorale for the title piece, Henry Purcell’s Baroque masterpiece, “Welcome to all the Pleasures.†The second half of the program continues to explore the theme of pleasure—the pleasure of hope (the American spiritual, “Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet,†the literal “Inscription of Hope†found on a basement wall in Nazi Germany), love (Eric Whitacre’s “Five Hebrew Love Songs,†Ysaye M. Barnwell’s “Wanting Memories†), and music (West African folk song “Kpanlongo,†Renaissance-influenced “Music’s Echo†).
Tickets are $20.00 in advance ($25.00 at the door) for general admission and $15.00 in advance ($20.00 at the door) for students/children/seniors/disabled. Tickets can be purchased online at www.metrosings.org or via phone at 323.342.2263.
About the Metropolitan Master Chorale
Under the direction of Glenn Carlos, the Metropolitan Master Chorale is dedicated to providing the Los Angeles community with an innovative vocal organization committed to promoting artistic excellence, expression and creativity. Founded in July 2009, the Chorale is comprised of men and women who celebrate the diversity of choral music and bring communities together through music. For more information on the Chorale, please visit www.metrosings.org.
About the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the baton of Mikael Avetisyan, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra presents professional quality orchestral and chamber music concerts for the musical enjoyment of Southern California residents and tourists visiting the Greater Los Angeles Region. For more information on the Orchestra, please visit www.glendalephilharmonic.com.
