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ABOUT THE CHORALE
The 120-voice Angeles Chorale is a volunteer organization of auditioned, professional-level choral singers and its mission is to present choral concerts of the highest caliber, expand the musical abilities of its singers, and broaden appreciation for fine choral music in the Los Angeles community.
Formerly the Valley Master Chorale, the Angeles Chorale was founded in 1975 by Bill and Ada Beth Lee. Bill Lee served as Music Director during the first two seasons. He was followed by other conductors, including Allan Davies and Gerald Eskalin, who continued to lead the Chorale in achieving its musical goals through the 1986 season. In the fall of 1987, John Alexander became Artistic Director and the Chorale merged with the Masterworks Chorale at California State University, Northridge. The Chorale has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Glendale Symphony, and Pasadena Symphony, among others. In the summer of 1993 the Chorale performed Mendelssohn's Elijah in China and Hong Kong, with the Shanghai Symphony, the Central Philharmonic of Beijing, the Guangzhou Philharmonic and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta.
In 1996 Donald Neuen took over as Artistic Director of the Chorale, instructing the singers with new precision and musical excellence. Neuen's major interests were in extended works for chorus and orchestra and, under his tenure, the chorale performed throughout Southern California.
The 2008-2009 season introduced Neuen's protégé John Sutton as Principal Conductor of the Angeles Chorale, premiering two concerts that highlighted the joy of the holiday season and also the true nature "...of love and longing". Neuen will also continue with the chorale as Resident Guest Conductor, leading the chorale in a performance of Haydn's Creation.
In 2009-2010, the chorale returns for 35th Season to present some of its most popular concert repertoire.
ABOUT THE CHORALE LEADERSHIP
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