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Pacific Chorale is internationally recognized for exceptional artistic expression, stimulating American-focused programming, and influential education programs. Under the inspired guidance of Artistic Director John Alexander, Pacific Chorale has infused an Old World art form with California’s hallmark innovation and cultural independence.

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Recent press: "...those looking for spiritual transport could find it in the life-affirming beauty of John Alexander’s Pacific Chorale. They were glorious, managing tricky choruses... with breathtaking agility and poise." [read more]

"For many years now, the Pacific Chorale has been operating at peak form. The virtues one expects from choral performance – unity, clarity, balance – have been artfully drilled into place by the Chorale's leader John Alexander. Add to that stylistic flexibility and insightful programming. It's a remarkable ensemble, capable of doing so much." [read more]

"The Pacific Chorale is a terrific group. John Alexander, for 36 years its leader, has turned it into a luxury model – super polished, richly blended, smooth riding. One hardly notices the road when enveloped by its sound. The sound is just there, seemingly exactly as it should be." [read more]

"[Alexander] conducted with an incisive hand throughout, pacing with assurance and digging into [the work's] meat. The chorale sang magnificently, richly voiced, polished and secure..." [read more]

"...longtime artistic director John Alexander displayed the chorale’s stunning range, its command of colors and dynamics, its textual sensitivity, its vocal power and the potency of its quiet singing.... With the sterling and immaculate collaboration of the Pacific Symphony, the total performance was a model of stylishness." — Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times

 

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Highlights
  • 2009-2010 Season Concerts

    • Cathedral Echoes
      November 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      Craig S. Williams, organ
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Christmas with the John Alexander Singers
      December 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
      St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach
      John Alexander, conducting
    • Tis the Season!
      December 20, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
      December 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      Pacific Symphony
      Southern California Children's Concert Chorus
      Lori Loftus, organ
      John Alexander, conducting
    • A Romantic Affair: A Valentine's Concert for Lovers
      February 12 and 13, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
      Samueli Theater
      John Alexander Singers
      Robert Istad, conducting
    • Rachmaninov by Candlelight
      May 23, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
      Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
      Pacific Chorale
      John Alexander, conducting
      One of the Orange County Register's top picks in classical music for 2009-2010!

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<em>A Romantic Affair</em>
A Romantic Affair
Led by Pacific Chorale Assistant Conductor Robert Istad, the John Alexander Singers will bring a program of love songs to the intimate cabaret-style setting of Samueli Theater on February 12 and 13, 2010. Treat your loved one to an elegant and romantic evening of music, just in time for Valentine's Day!
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Young Composers Competition winner announced!
Young Composers Competition winner announced!
Congratulations to Joseph Gregorio, winner of Pacific Chorale's 2009 Young Composers Competition! Chosen out of submissions from across the country, Mr. Gregorio's work will be premiered by the John Alexander Singers at A Romantic Affair on February 12th and 13th.