- Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025
- 8:00 pm
- Our Lady Queen of Angels Newport Beach
Carols by Candlelight
Pacific Chorale dedicates this performance to the memory of Trish O’Donnell, whose quiet generosity enriched our community.
Experience the perfect start to your holiday season in the hushed sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Angels, as the Chorale’s chamber singers perform music that evokes the spirit of awe and joy this time of year brings. With Rob’s signature blend of timeless and contemporary carols, this intimate performance is a treasured favorite for audiences seeking a moment of peace and beauty during the holidays.
FEATURING
Robert Istad, conductor
Members of Pacific Chorale
David Clemensen (piano)
Jung-A Lee (organ)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Holiday traditional and contemporary gems, including:
Joy to the World! - Ian Crawford
The First Nowell - English Trad. Carol, arr. David Willcocks (SING-ALONG)
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Lewis Redner, descant by Rutter (SING-ALONG)
Silent Night - Gruber, arr. Bob Chilcott (SING-ALONG)
Away in a Manger - Ola Gjeilo
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Ryan James Brandau
Sussex Carol - Elaine Hagenberg
My Lord Has Come - Will Todd
In Dulci Jubilo - Matthew Culloton
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - arr. Paul Johnson
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Sponsored by
Concert Sponsor · City of Newport Beach, Concert Sponsor · Marcia and Dennis O'Hern, Platinum Season Sponsor · Phillip N. and Mary A. LyonsLocation
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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.
Seeking a candlelit experience, one that celebrates both ‘timeless traditional and contemporary holiday music’? Make for Newport Beach over the first weekend of December for a line-up of lovely and luminous seasonal songs.
The performance is so spectacular that we are going to make this one of our Christmas traditions.
How beautiful!! What a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. The Chorale was perfect in every way, they sang as one grand voice. The structure was perfect for such a joyous harmony and celebration.
Extraordinary voices, beautiful instrumental accompaniment, and great sound. The ambiance of the church with the candles and other set design were perfect complements to the music.
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.
Seeking a candlelit experience, one that celebrates both ‘timeless traditional and contemporary holiday music’? Make for Newport Beach over the first weekend of December for a line-up of lovely and luminous seasonal songs.
The performance is so spectacular that we are going to make this one of our Christmas traditions.
How beautiful!! What a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. The Chorale was perfect in every way, they sang as one grand voice. The structure was perfect for such a joyous harmony and celebration.
Extraordinary voices, beautiful instrumental accompaniment, and great sound. The ambiance of the church with the candles and other set design were perfect complements to the music.
