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About Us
2006-2007 — An exceptional season, a magnificent new hall.

"Our 2006-2007 season expresses fanfare and nuance, aspiration and wonder, intimacy and exuberance. We feature works of remarkable innovative composers. We invite all to see, hear and experience the delight of this new era with us." — John Alexander

This season, we move to the grand new Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This new hall will allow you to experience Pacific Chorale at new levels of clarity, crispness and strength. Join us as we sing life into a magnificent new landmark.

Pacific Chorale is one of America's great choirs. Internationally recognized for exceptional artistic expression, stimulating American-focused programming, and influential education programs, Pacific Chorale is a touchstone in its field. Pacific Chorale presents a substantial performance season of its own and is sought regularly to perform with the nation’s leading symphonies. 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.

"...emerging from nowhere with a spot-on start, pristine harmonies, expansive open vowels and a meditative, sometimes melancholic, sensibility." — Orange County Register

"Alexander and his singers triumphed with purity, focus, refinement and artistry...." — Los Angeles Times

"The Pacific Chorale is artistically exemplary, with a broad, interesting repertoire and the stylistic versatility to match." — California Arts Council
Highlights
  • Fanfare for a New Era
    Pacific Chorale opens our new era and our new home with an eclectic celebration of song. Our exuberant program includes coronation music by Handel and Mozart, the gentle and evocative Nänie by Brahms, and world premieres from two living composers fast becoming American legends, Morten Lauridsen and Jake Heggie ... [read more]
  • 2006-2007 Season
    Subscriptions now on sale

    Pacific Chorale’s concert series has been generously underwritten, in part, by Phillip N. and Mary A. Lyons.
  • Celestial Harmonies
    The mysterious monolith that heralds an evolutionary leap for mankind in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is forever linked to the ethereal music of György Ligeti (1923-2006). “Celestial Harmonies” salutes forward-thinking composers, past and present, who have lifted music to other realms through their work....   [read more]
  • Tis The Season!
    After ten years as one of our community’s most beloved holiday events, “Tis the Season!” expands to two nights in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Pacific Chorale joins forces with Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children’s Chorus to ring in the holidays with seasonal classics and traditional carols...
  • Afterglow Gala Event
    The Chorale’s annual holiday celebration gala, “Afterglow,” will take place in The Center Club following Sunday’s performance of “Tis the Season!”...   [read more]
Single Tickets now on sale!
Single Tickets now on sale!
Ticket prices for single concerts start at just $25, with student and senior discounts available. Buy tickets online or call today: 714-662-2345 (9:00 - 5:00 M-F PT).


Pacific Chorale Guest Appearance:
Pacific Chorale Guest Appearance:

Friday, September 15, 2006
Grand Opening, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Pacific Symphony
Aaron Copland, The Promise of Living
Carl St. Clair, conductor
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This performance will be broadcast live on KMZT (105.1 FM) and KUSC (91.5 FM).



Pacific Chorale Guest Appearance:
Pacific Chorale Guest Appearance:

Saturday, September 16, 2006
Grand Opening, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Pacific Symphony
World Premiere, Philip Glass, The Passion of Ramakrishna
Carl St. Clair, conductor
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This performance will be broadcast live on KMZT (105.1 FM) and KUSC (91.5 FM).