Chanticleer
Chanticleer
Walt Disney Concert HallSouth Hope Street, Los Angeles 90012
Chanticleer brings its Christmas programme to Walt Disney Concert Hall: twelve male voices singing a cappella, without instrumental accompaniment. The set moves across centuries, beginning with a candlelit chant procession and building toward a gospel finale, giving the evening a wide view of seasonal choral music through the ensemble’s blended sound.
Based in San Francisco, Chanticleer is a professional vocal ensemble known for pure-toned blend and a broad repertoire. Its twelve singers work without instruments, putting the focus on the changing colors, textures, and precision of the voices themselves. That range is central to this programme, which connects early chant with gospel in a single Christmas concert.
Designed by Frank Gehry, this concert hall is a striking architectural landmark with sweeping stainless steel curves that catch the light outside, while inside, its acoustics are meticulously crafted to deliver rich, clear sound to every seat. The auditorium seats over two thousand people in a space where the audience is fully immersed in the music, surrounded by warm wood paneling and a stage that brings performers close to listeners. The venue hosts ticketed performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other ensembles, offering an evening focused on attentive listening rather than casual socializing. Nearby bars and restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles provide options for pre- or post-show dining, but inside, the experience centers on the music in a refined, elegant setting.