Pacific Chamber Orchestra

10/16/2026

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10/14/2026

🎶 You're invited to join PCO for a free concert featuring five world premieres by emerging composers!

PCO presents an unforgettable afternoon of music with Winning Scores. Hear these works brought to life by PCO’s professional musicians, then go behind the music in a special audience Q&A with the composers! Ask your questions, hear the inspiration behind their works, and enjoy an afternoon of musical discovery.

Reserve your free tickets now at pacificchamberorchestra.org/tickets

10/06/2026

PCO's own Music Director Lawrence Kohl was interviewed on Tri-Valley TV! Catch the interview here: https://www.tri-valleytv.org/?q=node/57

Hear from Lawrence and get a preview of some of the programs we’re excited to share with you this season!

09/28/2026

Time is running out to make your gift go further!

Through September 30, the Community Health & Education Foundation (CHEF) will boost your donation to PCO by 50%, turning every $100 into $150 and every $1,000 into $1,500!

With declining government funding and a challenging economy, we need your support now to keep PCO thriving. Your gift brings exceptional musicians to the stage, helps children discover music, and shares the joy and connection of live performance with our community.

Please give by September 30 to receive the match!

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09/16/2026

THIS WEEKEND! Maestro Lawrence Kohl and Pacific Chamber Orchestra deliver a joyous, exhilarating performance. Bask in Barber’s famed Adagio for Strings, Gabriela Lena Frank’s joyous An Andean Walkabout, Britten’s haunting Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, and evocative works by Elgar and Wirén. Featuring acclaimed Bay Area soloists, Songs of the Heart moves from tenderness and reflection to vibrant color, vitality, and pure joy.

Get your tickets now for an extraordinary afternoon of music!

PCO, Lawrence Kohl Music Director, is a regional professional chamber orchestra offering inspiring performances and engaging educational programs.

09/09/2026

Maestro Lawrence Kohl and Pacific Chamber Orchestra deliver a joyous, exhilarating performance as PCO opens its 37th season. Immerse yourself in Barber’s beloved Adagio for Strings, Gabriela Lena Frank’s vibrant An Andean Walkabout, Britten’s haunting Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, and evocative works by Elgar and Wirén. Featuring acclaimed Bay Area soloists, Songs of the Heart moves from tenderness and reflection to vibrant color, vitality, and pure joy.

Get your tickets now for an extraordinary afternoon of music!

PCO, Lawrence Kohl Music Director, is a regional professional chamber orchestra offering inspiring performances and engaging educational programs.

08/27/2026

September 19th & 20th, Pacific Chamber Orchestra opens its 37th season with Songs of the Heart, featuring Barber's beloved Adagio for Strings and An Andean Walkabout by Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank. Also featuring works by Britten, Elgar and more! Performances are in Walnut Creek and Livermore.

08/21/2026

🎶 Pacific Chamber Orchestra’s 37th Season is here! 🎶

Our 2026–27 season features six concert programs, from enduring masterpieces to compelling new works and emerging composers, Handel’s Messiah, and an all-new Disney holiday celebration!

This season also marks two exciting additions to PCO: XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition prize winner Eric Silberger joins us as Creative Partner, and Eileen Moon, former Associate Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic, joins us as Principal Cello.

Tickets are on sale now - go to https://pacificchamberorchestra.org/tickets/ for tickets and more details!

07/30/2026