Upcoming Engagements
Amadeus Live in Concert
Experience Miloš Forman’s multi-Academy Award-winning phenomenon Amadeus (1984) while the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs the score of celebrated Mozart works live to picture.
Artists
https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/4332/2026-09-03/amadeus-in-concert
Pacific Symphony & Pacific Chorale: Mahler Symphony No. 2
Alexander Shelley, conductor
Miah Persson, soprano
Dame Sarah Connolly, mezzo-soprano
Pacific Chorale —Robert Istad, Artistic Director
MAHLER: Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
New beginnings. Optimism. Fresh starts. Mahler’s Second Symphony, “Resurrection,” is music of towering power, hushed mystery, soaring voices, and a finale that lifts heavenward. This is music that transforms both performer and listener. This is how a new era should begin, with music that asks life’s biggest questions and answers with hope. Listen as the future begins.
Preview Talk at 7 p.m. with Classical California midday host Alan Chapman.
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/shelley-conducts-mahler-2-resurrection
Pacific Chorale: Orff’s Carmina Burana
The season begins with music driven by rhythm, voice, and collective force. Experience Orff’s Carmina Burana in a new chamber orchestration that heightens its raw, percussive energy, alongside Tarik O’Regan’s Critical Mass.
Pacific Chorale Chamber Group: Carols by Candlelight
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.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/carols-by-candlelight-2026
Pacific Chorale Chamber Group: Carols by Candlelight
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.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/carols-by-candlelight-2026
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!
The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage!
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season! (Copy)
The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage!
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season! (Copy)
The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage!
Vienna Philharmonic & Pacific Chorale: Mahler Symphony No. 2
Conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County.
https://www.philharmonicsociety.org/concerts-events/vienna-phil-2
Pacific Chorale: Bach’s Mass in B Minor
A masterpiece that has captivated listeners for centuries, Bach’s Mass in B Minor unfolds with breathtaking grandeur and intimate beauty, revealing music of extraordinary emotional and spiritual resonance.
Pacific Chorale: Pärt’s Berlin Mass
Celebrate Orange County’s newest pipe organ in the beautiful sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach, with a program of choral music in its most pure and transcendent form.
A Serenade to Music
Step into an evening of profound reflection and celebration as Pacific Chorale welcomes back beloved Artistic Director Emeritus John Alexander. This event promises to be a deeply meaningful and unforgettable season finale. Framed around the healing power of music and its vital connection to humanity and nature, this thoughtfully curated program explores the serenity, beauty, and resilience found within the art form to which John Alexander has devoted his life.
Solo: "Goodnight Moon" by Eric Whitacre
Chelsea will perform “Goodnight Moon” under the baton of Maestro Gregory Whitmore with the Palm Springs Honor Band. More info TBD
Turandot
Puccini’s Turandot
Carl St.Clair, conductor
TBD, stage director
Pacific Chorale–Robert Istad, artistic director
Cast to be announced
PUCCINI: Turandot
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.
Chelsea will be singing in the chorus alongside Pacific Chorale.
Turandot
Puccini’s Turandot
Carl St.Clair, conductor
TBD, stage director
Pacific Chorale–Robert Istad, artistic director
Cast to be announced
PUCCINI: Turandot
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.
Chelsea will be singing in the chorus alongside Pacific Chorale.
Turandot
Puccini’s Turandot
Carl St.Clair, conductor
TBD, stage director
Pacific Chorale–Robert Istad, artistic director
Cast to be announced
PUCCINI: Turandot
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.
Chelsea will be singing in the chorus alongside Pacific Chorale.
Whitacre's The Sacred Veil
Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil and Three Songs of Faith
Feel your spirit soar as Pacific Chorale’s chamber choir brings Eric Whitacre’s The Sacred Veil to life. This sweeping 12-movement masterpiece, born of a love story touched by loss, embraces the universal need for hope and healing. Coupled with another Whitacre piece, Three Songs of Faith, join us for a deeply touching evening of music that transcends boundaries.
Lunar New Year
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.
LAMC & LA Phil: Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen (Copy)
Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen
Sat / Jan 10, 2026 - 8:00PM
Salonen kicks off the Body and Sound festival with a production of Scriabin’s Poem of Fire, conducting the orchestra under a spectacular lighting sculpture.
LAMC & LA Phil: Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen
Prometheus with Esa-Pekka Salonen
Sat / Jan 10, 2026 - 8:00PM
Salonen kicks off the Body and Sound festival with a production of Scriabin’s Poem of Fire, conducting the orchestra under a spectacular lighting sculpture.
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!
Holiday Faves!
Celebratory brass, organ, piano, harp, percussion
“The best Christmas experience you’ll have all year.”
The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage! A cherished Orange County tradition, Tis the Season! lights up the stage with a sparkling mix of seasonal classics and whimsical surprises, creating the perfect festive outing for the whole family.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/tis-the-season-2025
Pacific Chorale: Tis the Season!
Holiday Faves!
Celebratory brass, organ, piano, harp, percussion
“The best Christmas experience you’ll have all year.”
The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage! A cherished Orange County tradition, Tis the Season! lights up the stage with a sparkling mix of seasonal classics and whimsical surprises, creating the perfect festive outing for the whole family.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/tis-the-season-2025
Pacific Chorale: Carols By Candlelight
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.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/carols-by-candlelight-2025
Pacific Chorale & Pacific Symphony: Handel’s Glorious Messiah
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!
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/handels-glorious-messiah
Pacific Chorale: Carols By Candlelight
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.
https://www.pacificchorale.org/events/carols-by-candlelight-2025
Pacific Chorale & Pacific Symphony: Shelley Conducts Carmen and Daphnis & Chloe
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 2025
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.
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/show-details/shelley-conducts-carmen-and-daphnis-and-chloe
Pacific Chorale: Poulenc & Hagen
Repertoire: Poulenc’s Gloria and Jocelyn Hagen’s World Premiere of “What the Soul Already Knows”