The LA Master Chorale’s new season kicks off next weekend with a performance of Mozart’s Requiem paired with music by Los Angeles composer Shawn Kirchner: his “Songs of Ascent.” LA Master Chorale music director Grant Gershon spoke with KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen about the upcoming season and said this season is about the old, the new, and the local.

Arts Alive
From the Central Coast to San Diego, from Santa Monica to Palm Springs, there are fascinating people creating incredible art and performances. KUSC will be covering those experiences on Arts Alive. And when you’re in the mood for a little more, like a longer version of an interview, more Arts Alive coverage is available online at kusc.org/artsalive.