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Dream American Premiers

Garré Vineyard, Restaurant, & Event Center

Join us for a concert of Classical gems

Bankhead Theater

Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents The Phantom of the Opera's Iron Man of the Mask Franc D'Ambrosio with the PCO Chorus, guest pianist Nick Perez and Soprano Elizabeth Hunter Ashley.

Summer POPS concert with Phantom star Franc D'Ambrosio

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church

Mendelssohn & Bruch

You will be thrilled by the incomparable Livia Sohn. Praised as a “stunning and compelling musician,” by the prestigious Opus Magazine, she will fill every note of the romantic Bruch Violin Concerto with captivating purity and precision. The melodic melodies Mendelssohn creates he weaves out of centuries old stories in his famous Scottish Symphony will leave you spell bound.

Bruch & Mendelssohn - Lafayette

Livermore Performing Arts Center

Begin the holiday season anew and experience the sheer beauty of George Frideric Handel’s beloved Messiah. Be inspired by the riveting performances of PCO's gifted soloists. Their soaring, rich vocal tones and commanding stage presence have captivated audiences throughout North America and internationally. Surround yourself with harmonious voices of the Pacific Orchestra Chorus alongside Handel’s sublime melodies and uplifting messages.

Handel Messiah

Glorious - Lafayette

It has been said that Bach's Brandenburg Concertos display the buoyant side of his "imperishable genius".

You will love listening to all the concertos presented as a whole in one concert!

Bach, The Brandenburg Concertos

Immerse yourself in the refreshing spring waters of the Themes River with Handel’s Water Music Suite, and in the enchanting works of Hadyn’s London Symphony, Sir Edward Elgar’s May Song and Love’s Greeting, and Gordon Jacob’s Little Symphony.

Refreshing

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Feel the dramatic passion of Nuevo Tango with Piazzolla‘s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, and welcome Springtime with the timeless works of Telemann’s Concerto for Oboe d’amore, Corelli’s Suite for Strings, and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins.

Passionate

Begin the holiday season with the sublime melodies, uplifting messages and sheer beauty of George Frideric Handel’s beloved Messiah. This year we feature the soaring, rich vocal tones and commanding stage presences of Soprano Laura Farmer, Mezzo Soprano Renée Rapier, and Kirk Eichelberger Bass along with the harmonious voices of the Pacific Orchestra Chorus, Dwight Stone, Chorus Master.

Glorious

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

Enjoy an afternoon of the classics with the incomparable artistry of the Pacific Chamber Orchestra.

Each year the Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents concerts that consist of classical gems and feature international soloists. Concert programs are thematically designed to create an illuminating, unique, joyful experience.

PCO blends the intimate clarity of chamber music with symphonic sonic power to create an enticing palate of tonal textures. Works are drawn from Baroque through the most Contemporary with the Symphonies of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms forming the heart of the repertoire. Audiences feel they are part of the performance, able to enjoy subtle details while basking in full ensemble sonorities.

Maestro Kohl's concert programs and introductions are uniquely designed to illuminate connecting musical threads.

PCO musicians have performed in the SF Symphony, and the orchestras of the SF Opera, SF Ballet, Curran Theater, and Skywalker Sound Studios. They are recording artists, tour internationally in chamber music groups and are acclaimed as concerto soloists.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra

Apr 27, 2025

Classics II - Lafayette

May 3, 2025

2nd annual Tri-Valley Craft Cocktail Competition

Nov 30, 2025

Handel's Messiah - Lafayette

Oct 27, 2024

Dream American Premiers

Sep 15, 2024

Join us for a concert of Classical gems

Pacific Chamber Orchestra