On May 7, 2022, the Pacific Chorale will host its annual gala, “A Celebration of the Voice” at the Samueli Theatre, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.

The showcase will be presented in honor of Maestro Carl St.Clair and Choir Member/Philanthropist Leonora Meister, who will both receive lifetime achievement awards.

St.Clair, who has conducted the choir countless times for more than three decades, will be recognized with the Lifetime Award for Artistic Excellence, while Meister, an Orange County philanthropist who also joined the ensemble’s soprano section in 1971, will receive the Entrepreneur in the Arts Award.

“We are thrilled to conclude Pacific Chorale’s season with this magnificent and joyous gala celebration honoring Carl St.Clair and Lenora Meister for their incredible lifetime achievements and monumental impact on the chorus and the broader artistic community,” said Pacific Chorale CEO & President Andrew Brown in an official press statement. “They both have been an integral part of the choir’s fabric for decades, helping to foster Pacific Chorale’s rise to one of the country’s leading choirs. Carl has long championed the chorus, generously sharing with the organization his remarkable artistry and musical zeal while serving as a trusted and valued friend who always has the choir’s – and the community’s – best interests at heart. Lenora embodies the spirit of philanthropy, giving so generously not only financially but also of her own time and notable vocal talent, greatly enriching Pacific Chorale and the community at large. We are deeply grateful to both Carl and Lenora and so proud to recognize them for their selflessness and achievements that have enhanced Orange County in myriad ways.”