Pacific Chorale is internationally recognized for exceptional artistic expression, stimulating American-focused programming, and influential education programs. The 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.

Recent press: "The Pacific Chorale is singing so smoothly these days, and in such poised balance, that one notices not a bump or strain in the musical road." [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

"The erudite, adventurous conductor John Alexander, who crushed Bach against Ligeti..., showed the composers to be, at least for the moment, soul mates.... The singers displayed admirable focus and concentration. They held and sustained the unresolved harmonic tension without drifting toward the comforts of home."— Peter Lefevre, Orange County Register [read more]

• 2008-2009 Season Announced!

  • Cathedral Echoes
    October 25, 2008
    A tribute to the great cathedrals and churches of Europe and America, featuring Pacific Chorale and organist Mary Preston. Learn more...
  • Wild Things
    November 8 and 9, 2008
    The John Alexander Singers act as our tour guides on a musical safari into the great outdoors.
  • Tis the Season!
    December 17 and 21, 2008
    Our annual audience favorite returns, with Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony and the Southern California Children's Chorus providing holiday cheer!
  • Duruflé Requiem
    March 28, 2009
    An all-French program featuring organist and composer Thierry Escaich, Duruflé's successor at St. Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, with Pacific Chorale, the John Alexander Singers and Pacific Symphony. Learn more...
  • St. John Passion
    April 11, 2009
    Bach's immortal meditation on the Easter story, with the John Alexander Singers, Pacific Chorale and period instrument ensemble Musica Angelica. Learn more...

  Plus guest appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Pacific Symphony.

  Online ticket sales available soon! Call (714) 662-2345 to order by phone, or download an order form here.