Up to 400 members of Southern California’s choral community unite annually for this free public performance. This year’s program features Bernstein's Mass and other selections! Participation registration opens May 1 to sing with your Grammy-winning Pacific Chorale.
World Premiere Commission
Experience Poulenc’s radiant Gloria alongside the world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s captivating new work. With brilliant brass, soaring soprano lines, and a bold exploration of what we hold sacred, this powerful program blends tradition and innovation in a night of musical splendor.
Step into the warmth of the season with this intimate candlelit concert. Pacific Chorale’s chamber singers offer a stunning mix of timeless and contemporary carols, creating a serene and joyful holiday tradition in the beautiful acoustics of Our Lady Queen of Angels.
A festive favorite for the whole family! Pacific Chorale, dazzling musicians, and Santa himself bring holiday magic to life with a sparkling mix of classic carols and joyful surprises. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the season’s spirit!
Pacific Chorale’s chamber choir brings Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil to life—a deeply moving meditation on love, loss, and healing. Paired with his transcendent Three Songs of Faith, this powerful program offers a profound musical journey.
Conducted by John Alexander, Artistic Director Emeritus
Join Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander for a breathtaking season finale celebrating the healing power of music. With Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, works by Mozart, Brahms, and Bruckner, and contemporary gems, this special evening honors John Alexander’s enduring legacy.
You're invited to a moving weekend of music, reflection, and community at South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court, where Pacific Chorale will perform live as part of City of Hope Orange County’s “Hope Rings Out” installation. This powerful installation invites visitors to dedicate and hang a bell in honor of someone’s cancer journey. Each bell is a symbol of hope, and your presence adds to the shared spirit of healing.
Leonard Slatkin leads Holst’s masterpiece as well as his son’s homage to NASA’s Voyager.
Experience a night of rhythmic passion and orchestral storytelling. Bizet’s Suite No. 1 from Carmen ignites with fiery Spanish melodies and drama. Montero’s Latin Concerto blends vibrant Latin rhythms with lush melodies and rich textures. The evening concludes with Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, a stunning masterpiece of Greek myth, filled with lyrical beauty and sensuous dance.
Conducted by our Artistic Director Robert Istad
A timeless masterwork that transcends three centuries, Handel’s Messiah is an event of joy, reflection and renewal. Thrill to the blazing trumpets, thundering timpani, and the electrifying, uplifting “Hallelujah” chorus!
Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Horse, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Step into the mythical world of Turandot, where love and destiny collide. From the iconic aria “Nessun Dorma” to the dramatic clash of heart and duty, Puccini’s lush melodies and grand orchestration bring this epic tale of sacrifice, love, and defiance to life. This unforgettable journey will leave you captivated by one of opera’s most powerful stories.
