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ABOUT THE CHORALE
The 130-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 though the 1986 season.
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 perfomed throughout Southern California
The 2008-2009 season introduces Neuen's protégé John Sutton as Principal Conductor of the Angeles Chorale, premiering two concerts that highlight 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 both in Los Angeles and, along with other singers from across the country, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
ABOUT THE CHORALE LEADERSHIP
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