2024/2025 - 50th Anniversary Season
Holiday in Harmony
Celebrate the season with Holiday in Harmony! Join the Angeles Chorale and Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra for a stunning performance of Handel's Messiah and more holiday favorites, live at the Alex Theater in Glendale! Under the batons of the incredible Lesley Leighton and Michael Stanley experience a new unforgettable holiday tradition.
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50th Anniversary Golden Gala
Angeles Chorale is thrilled to invite you to our Golden Gala, a special evening honoring 50 years of music, artistry and community. This semi centennial celebration will take place at the Pico Union Project in Los Angeles on March 29th, featuring classic choral masterworks from our history including Verdi’s “Dies Irae” and Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” to a journey into future with modern works from choral greats Eric Whitacre and Elaine Hagenberg and even your favorite hits from Hamilton and more. A VIP pre-concert experience will feature the incredible Bryan Pezzone on the keys, complimentary beverages, solo performances and more.
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2023/2024 - Season 49
First Annual Holiday Gala
Join the Angeles Chorale as we kick off the 49th season with favorite holiday classics and modern tunes to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and more. There will even be some opportunities to sing along. This evening will feature a VIP pre-party including holiday cheer, sweets, treats and a private performance!
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Angeles Chorale and Artes Vocales present: Hollywood Sings!
The Angeles Chorale is excited to partner with fellow Pasadena based chorale Artes Vocales under the joint direction of Dr. Steven Kronauer and Dr. James Lent to take a trip to the movies. This concert will have two options for our East Side and West Side patrons. Sit back and take in the incredible sounds of the Angeles Chorale + Artes Vocales featuring University of Michigan Organist Scott VanOrnum and the LACC Young Men's Ensemble. This concert will feature your favorite scores including Star Wars, Harry Potter, La La Land and more! We are also excited to premiere a Maria Newman original piece.
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Dimensions of Diversity: A Celebration of Female Composers and Cultural Diversity
Join the Angeles Chorale for our final concert of our momentous 49th Season - Dimensions of Diversity. This concert will recognize and honor women in music as well as underrepresented composers and incredible pieces showcasing the cultural diversity of choral music. Under the joint direction of Dr. James Lent and Dr. Irene Messoloras we’ll be performing pieces by various composers including Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Gweneth Walker, Hyo-Won Woo and more!
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2022/2023 - Season 48
Home Alone In Concert with LA Phil
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Love Lost...Love Found
The Angeles Chorale will present an enchanting evening exploring the wondrous mystery of love in all of its many forms. Taken from the famous opening line of Shakespeare’s comedy, Twelfth Night, David Dickau’s, “If Music Be the Food of Love,” expounds on the notion that music, like love, can transform the soul. In a musical exploration of love after loss, Eliza Gilkyson’s haunting setting of “Requiem” and Norman Dello Joio’s ethereal “Come to Me, My Love,” will remind us that even after death, love endures. In a celebration of love found, James Erb’s renowned setting of “Shenandoah” tells the story of an early adventurer traveling to his love across his beloved Missouri River. In Paul Hailey’s, “Soldier Won’t You Marry Me,” Dr. John Sutton and the Angeles Chorale will navigate love’s influence on the human experience. On February 11th, come fall in love with the angelic voices of the Angeles Chorale!
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An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber
AN EVENING OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, is a celebration of the famed British composer, and his ability to help us all feel the heartfelt emotions of life and love. His very personal setting of the Requiem was written following the death of his father, William Lloyd Webber in 1982. (...) Webber describes this work as “the most personal of all [his] compositions.” Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this complex and beautiful Grammy Award-winning piece. Of course, a celebration of Webber would not be complete without performing some of the most beloved musical theatre selections of our time!
The Chorale will lend their voices to the iconic Broadway hits from Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Audiences are sure to be transported by the music of this night! Click here to view the virtual program from this concert! |
2021/2022 - Season 47
Home Alone In Concert with LA Phil
& Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall |
Mozart to the Rescue
Come join the Angeles Chorale for an evening of healing through music! Their voices will be backed by a vibrant, live orchestra. Featuring Mozart's breathtaking Requiem, the youthful Sparrow Mass, and his profoundly beautiful Piano Concerto in C major featuring James Lent, soloist, this concert is sure to unite us all as we move into the future with a renewed sense of hope and peace.
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2020/2021 - Virtual Choirs
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Silent Night
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas
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Alchemy
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2019/2020 - 45th Anniversary Season
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Voices of Peace
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Unfortunately, we had to cancel our
Spring & Summer 2020 concerts due to the Covid-19 pandemic |
2018/2019 - Travelogue: Musical Postcards from Around the World
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Christmas in Italy
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Songs of France
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Tango & Fire: Passionate Sounds of Argentina
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2017/2018 - Stories: Life Set to Song
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I'll Be Home For Christmas
Hang your stocking, trim the tree, and then head over to the Angeles Chorale’s holiday concert for a musical night of holiday cheer. The concert begins with C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat, then celebrates traditional holiday tunes like “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “I Wonder as I Wander,” “Dulci Jubilo,” and “Christmas Day.” The Angeles Chorale will also continue their beloved tradition of a candlelight sing-along, which is an audience favorite. Topping off the holiday magic will be choreography led by ArtistsPlus Productions Choreographer and USC Professor Jackie Kopcsak. She will be collaborating with dancers from the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, adding a unique twist to the concert.
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Music for the Child in All of Us
Join the Angeles Chorale for a new and exciting experience Artistic Director John Sutton is calling “The Young Person’s Guide to the Chorus.” Gather your family and friends, nieces and nephews and children of ALL ages for a musical occasion to delight, surprise, and to experience the joy of choral singing. Special Guest David Prather hosts this playful and educational concert perfect for kids ages 8 to 88!
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Come Together: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
What song was playing when you snagged your first kiss? When your eldest went off to college? What music is on YOUR playlist? Our Angeles Chorale soundtrack covers classical gems and classic rock, from Mozart and the Beatles to U2 and more! Join our dynamic singers, special guest soloists, and an all-star band as we recreate iconic songs and timeless favorites that have been ingrained into the fabric of our lives.
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2016/2017 - Made in America
An L.A. Christmas: Music from the City of Angels
We explore homegrown holiday music by local composers with An L.A. Christmas. This cornerstone piece of our performance include Morten Lauridsen’s Mid-Winter Songs, and our annual candlelight sing-along, a crowd favorite full of the most beloved holiday carols and tunes.
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Sounds of the Smoky Mountains:
Bluegrass and Traditions from the Heartland Our preview of Carol Barnett’s A Bluegrass Mass was an audience favorite at 2015's Next! concert concert. This year we’re bringing it to life in full, complete with banjo, mandolin, fiddle and more! This fresh and original program celebrates the sounds of our American Heartland; from early American folk music like Oh Shenandoah, to contemporary bluegrass interpre- tations of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. Crisp harmonies and the great musical tradition of American song are at the heart of this country and bluegrass-themed evening.
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A Musical Bite of the Big Apple
From Broadway to Bernstein New York, New York here we come! In our final concert of the season we take on the city that never sleeps. This program explores the great musical traditions of the Big Apple: its deep-seated classical music roots and show- tunes from Broadway. We’ll perform notable pieces by Leonard Bernstein, including his cherished Chichester Psalms and selections from West Side Story, as well as crowd-pleasing works by Stephen Sondheim and other beloved Broadway composers.
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2015/2016 - Primal Instincts
PEACE! Christmas in Candlelight
Join the singers of the Angeles Chorale in sharing the peaceful joy of the holiday season. Ensconced in the glow of warm candles, we’ll usher in the season with community, love and an evening of holiday classics. Featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah and a sing-along of beloved Christmas favorites.
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DESIRE! Fate, Fortune,
and the Music of Carl Orff Carmina Burana, the passionate work of Carl Orff, weaves a musical tapestry of 24 medieval poems about life, love, morality and... drinking. The work’s popularity has made it a cultural icon and an audience favorite. Join us for a unique Carmina with dual pianos, percussion ensemble and original choreography by ArtistsPlus! Also featuring works by Whitacre, Archibeque and Pinkham.
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FREEDOM! The Sounds of Hope and Survival
Our shared history has been built upon the will to endure and create a better world for ourselves and our children. This concert captures the spirit of hope and survival with an evening of graceful, dynamic, heartfelt, and powerful music.
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2014/2015 - The Story of Us
Unbridled Joy! An Evening of Gospel and More
Two years ago we brought the audience to its feet with our spirited and vibrant rendition of the Gospel Mass. Join us now as we gather original performers for a reprise evening of gospel magic infused with heart, soul and powerful music! Get ready to raise the roof with an encore performance of this crowd-pleasing favorite sure to have you singing in the aisles and dancing in your seats.
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An American Christmas
The Angeles Chorale invites you to revel in the spirit and music of the holiday season while bathed in the glow of a thousand warm candles. This concert is an early sell-out and features a sing-along of holiday favorites.
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The Gala: An Evening to Celebrate
Momentous, rich and powerful! The Angeles Chorale joins forces with the Azusa Pacific Oratorio Choir and Symphony for a performance of hope and life as captured in the music of Dvorak’s Stabat Mater. An epic evening to celebrate our 40th anniversary season.
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Next! A Preview of What's to Come
We’ve honored our past and celebrated our present. With this eclectic concert, we look to the future! We’ll be previewing our next few seasons with highlights of what's to come, including music by Mozart, Led Zeppelin, U2, The Beach Boys, music from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, a preview of the Bluegrass Mass and more! Spanning the globe from Paris to Argentina, Nashville to Venice and back to the sandy beaches we call home.
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2013/2014 - Conversations of the Soul
Divine Joy: A Christmas Celebration in Music
Celebrate the holidays with a brilliant evening of majestic music featuring J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio (Part 1), a work capturing moments of jubilant hope and gentle peace. Join us for festive carols, angelic melodies, and familiar holiday favorites, including an audience participatory sing-along! Suitable for families and children ages 7 and up.
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Romancing The Soul: An Intimate Evening of Johannes Brahms
Enjoy the lushness of love as captured by Romantic-era composer Johannes Brahms! Featuring Brahms' Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes (New Love Songs, 1874) and a selection of smaller, passionate works. Enjoy an evening of rich texts, sensual melodies, and songs of nature and the heart that are bound to stir the soul.
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The Faith of Beethoven: A Musical Journey of Hope
In a festive evening of grand scale, brought to life by over 250 performers, the Angeles Chorale joins with the UCLA Chorale and UCLA Philharmonia to perform Beethoven's C Major Mass, Choral Fantasia (Op. 80), and Hallelujah Chorus, from the Mount of Olives. This special performance celebrates the final performance of Maestro Donald Neuen with the Angeles Chorale. Join us as we celebrate the splendor of great works and Dr. Neuen's influential contribution to the choral life of the Los Angeles community and his leadership of the Angeles Chorale.
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2012/2013 - British Invasion
An Olde English Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with a joyous and moving concert of traditional British Christmas favorites. Artistic Director John Sutton leads the Angeles Chorale in an evening of music that captures the holiday spirit.
Featuring Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, John Rutter's Gloria, and a selection of beloved carols and holiday songs. With soloists from the Angeles Chorale, harpist Allison Allport, brass octet, handbells, and organist Christoph Bull. |
With Love, The Beatles
Join the Angeles Chorale in paying tribute to the Fab Four, including the West Coast premier of Ecce Cor Meum (Behold My Heart) by Sir Paul McCartney and other music from the Beatles' catalog arranged for chorus. With the Angeles Chorale and guest soprano soloist, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, Orchestra, and Organ.
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A Royal Affair
Music from the life of England’s Royal Family, featuring William Matthias’ Let the People Praise Thee, O God, sung at the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, along with music by Handel, Henry Purcell, John Tavener, and more. With the Angeles Chorale and Chorale soloists, Organ, and Piano.
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2011/2012 - Stories Worth Telling
9-11, In Remembrance
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11, this performance of the tranquil and transcendent Fauré Requiem will be dedicated to the memory of those who perished and the heroism of the first responders. This concert will be offered to the public free of charge.
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Handel's Messiah
Maestro Donald Neuen's signature interpretation of Handel's Messiah opens our performance season on December 10 with a full baroque orchestra composed of members of the American Youth Symphony.
You will be treated to a spirited, historically authentic Messiah, performed with great attention to detail. An uplifting performance like no other you are likely to hear. Join us for a festive holiday evening in Old Pasadena, perhaps an early dinner, followed by our concert in the beautiful baroque sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church on Colorado Boulevard. |
American Experience: Spirituals, Gospel and Jazz
Every culture has its story, and America's most significant musical story is that of gospel music, spirituals, and jazz! This concert will feature the best of America's spirituals, jazz, and gospel music, featuring the world-renowned Gospel Mass composed by Robert Ray.
"I wanted everyone to experience the sense of joy and celebration that is generally felt in true African-American worship" - Robert Ray |
Stories of our Lives
Every family, every person, every moment has its own story to tell: stories of beginnings, of endings, and of the journeys we make along the way, whether we are growing up or growing old or are somewhere in between. This is a choral depiction of the human experience – the joys, the sorrows, the challenges, the awkward moments, the triumphs that accompany it – as, through the art of song, we share the stories of our lives. The program will include the West Coast premiere of Alzheimer Stories by Robert Cohen with a libretto by Herschel Garfein. The work is instructive, moving and encouraging.
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2010/2011 - New Beginnings
Mahler Symphony No. 2
The Chorale joins with the American Youth Symphony to perform this classic work, under the direction of Alexander Treger.
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A Baroque Christmas
Vivaldi’s jubilant Gloria and Bach’s triumphant Magnificat, featuring a 5-part chorus, 5 soloists, and a large baroque orchestra are the centerpieces of this holiday evening of joy which honors The Neighborhood Music School of East Los Angeles.
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Tribute to Paul Salamunovich
Join the Chorale for an evening dinner celebration in honor of one of the great choral conductors of our generation. Featuring the talents of Soprano Marni Nixon, Pianist Bryan Pezzone, and Master of Ceremonies Alan Chapman.
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2009/2010 - A Season of Classics
Handel's Messiah
Handel's musical oratorio, Messiah, is arguably the most magnificent and popular choral masterpiece performed today. Telling the story of the life of Jesus, from the dramatic prophecies of the Old Testament (And He Shall Purify) through the birth of Christ (For Unto Us a Child is Born), featuring the unforgettable Hallelujah chorus, Messiah is filled with alluring melodic solos, thrilling orchestration, and some of the most powerful choruses ever written.
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America: Our Music, Our Heritage
As Team USA brings out the best American athletes to compete in the winter games of the February 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the Angeles Chorale celebrates the finest choral music in America, exclusively featuring American composers and musical traditions- from spirituals and traditional folk songs to musical theater and new compositions. Composers featured include Copland, Dawson, Hogan, Ives, and Lauridsen, along with a new piece composed by conductor Anthony Maglione.
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The Goldsmith Project II:
The Middle Years (1971-1982) The American Youth Symphony has invited the Angeles Chorale to help celebrate the great achievements of legendary Oscar-winning Hollywood film and TV composer Jerry Goldsmith in the second of their 3-part concert series featuring this remarkable composer. The Goldsmith Project II: The Middle Years will feature scores from QB VII and The Omen, conducted by Oscar-winning conductor David Newman, along with projected film clips and insightful commentary about Goldsmith’s life. Alexander Treger will also conduct Goldsmith’s concert piece Music for Orchestra as well as Copland’s Tender Land Suite.
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Beethoven's Missa Solemni
Missa Solemnis unites audience and performer as they explore the intimate spectrum of emotions portrayed in Beethoven's masterwork, his "Solemn Mass." This highly technical and challenging piece invites audiences to contemplate the intricacies of the music as well as the human condition. The Angeles Chorale's annual collaboration with the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music will be an unforgettable presentation of a great masterwork.
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