Core Insights - The Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform Mozart's Requiem alongside the West Coast premiere of Fanny Mendelssohn's Oratorio on Scenes from the Bible on April 19, 2026 [1][2][11] - The performance will be conducted by Grant Gershon and feature 62 professional singers, four vocal soloists, and a full orchestra [2][11] Performance Details - The concert is scheduled for one night only, starting at 7 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall [2][11] - A pre-concert conversation will be held at 6 p.m. to discuss the history and significance of the works being performed [10] Featured Works - Mozart's Requiem, composed in 1791, is a significant piece in the choral repertoire, known for its dramatic exploration of mortality [3][5] - Fanny Mendelssohn's Oratorio, composed during the cholera epidemic of 1831-32, reflects themes of fear and grief, and is a rare work that has only recently begun to be performed [6][7][8] Soloists - The performance will feature four soloists: Addy Sterrett (soprano), Jessie Shulman (mezzo-soprano), Kyuyoung Lee (tenor), and Steve Pence (bass) [9] About the Los Angeles Master Chorale - The Los Angeles Master Chorale is the largest professional choir in the U.S., celebrated for its powerful performances and technical precision [5][11] - The choir has won multiple Grammy Awards and reaches over 175,000 people annually through its concert series and educational programs [11]