Taking its title from the famous gospel hymn, this eclectic concert explores themes of homecoming and aspiring towards paradise. Earlier this year, we premiered a short film of Derrick Skye’s Ready, Bright, a piece which, in the artist’s words, “sonically and visually interprets the process of gaining release from restraint using the mind, body, soul, and voice”. After being postponed from our 2019–20 season, this breathtaking new commission will finally receive its live debut. We’re also thrilled to present world premieres by two brilliant composers— Saunder Choi and Dale Trumbore. 

Ready, Bright was commissioned by the Los Angeles Master Chorale through a generous gift from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.