Out West Arts: Performance at the end of the world

Grant Gershon

Chris Pasles reports in today’s LA Times that our hometown hero Grant Gershon has been appointed chorus master and associate conductor for LA Opera starting in the fall. Gershon has a long history of association with both the LA Philharmonic and LA Opera, and seeing him take over the chorus master duties is a welcome choice. He has done a magnificent job so far in leading the Los Angeles Master Chorale in both eliciting incredible performances from the group both in their own series as well as their regular appearances with the LA Philharmonic. He has kept the LAMC fresh and exciting with a broad commitment to new works and adventurous programming. Here’s hoping he can bring his own touch of magic to the LA Opera chorus and organization as well.