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  • GRAMMY-WINNING VOCALIST SHIRLEY CAESAR BRINGS GOSPEL TO WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL
  • Dec. 20, 2003
  • Program Continues Los Angeles Philharmonic's Special Holiday Presentations

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 at 2 PM

    The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents First Lady of Gospel Shirley Caesar in a special holiday program at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday, December 20, at 2 p.m. Known for her messages of hope and encouragement, the 11-time Grammy-winning vocalist is joined by the local gospel group Holy Workshop Choir, directed by Tony McGill, for an afternoon of rousing holiday gospel music.

    This special presentation continues the Los Angeles Philharmonic's series of special holiday concerts. The holiday programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall continue with A Merry Mancini Christmas, featuring the Henry Mancini Institute Alumni Orchestra in two shows on December 23 followed by Pink Martini in two New Year's Eve performances.

    Known as the First Lady of Gospel, SHIRLEY CAESAR performed with the Caravans in the '60s before pursuing a professional solo career in 1966. Born in North Carolina, Caesar has received numerous awards for her gospel albums. She has received Grammy Awards for Stand Still, Shirley Caesar Live...He Will Come, Sailin', Rejoice, Celebration and He's Working It Out For You. Between 1981 and 1995 she has received seven Dove Awards for Black Gospel Album of the Year.

    EDITORS PLEASE NOTE:

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, at 2 PM

    Walt Disney Concert Hall

    111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles

    SHIRLEY CAESAR

    HOLY WORKSHOP CHOIR

    TONY McGILL, choir director

    Tickets ($20 - $65) are on sale now at the Walt Disney Concert Hall box office, online at LAPhil.com, or via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000. Groups of 12 or more may be eligible for special discounts for selected concerts and seating areas. For more information, please call 323.850.2000.

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  • Contact:

    Elizabeth Hinckley, 213.972.3034; Allison Schwartz, 213.972.3406