Pacific Symphony has unveiled its 2025-26 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Season season.

For this season, there are two vocal-related performances on offer.

Robert Istad will lead the ensemble and the Pacific Chorale in Händel’s “Messiah.” The cast of soloists will be announced at a later date.

Performance Dates: Dec. 7, 2025

Carl St. Clair will conduct Puccini’s “Turandot.” The cast will be announced at a later date, but the performance will include the participation of the Pacific Chorale under Robert Istad.

Performance Dates: April 16 – 21, 2026

This season represents the first with Alexander Shelley as Artistic and Music Director Designate before he takes over fully in 2026-27.

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