John Alexander takes final bow after 44 years with with Pacific Chorale

Retiring Artistic Director of the Pacific Chorale John Alexander, left, with his successor Robert Istad in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Istad has been the chorale’s assistant conductor for the past 10 years. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)Pacific Chorale Assistant Conductor Robert Istad in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Istad will replace John Alexander as the new artistic director when Alexander steps down in June after 45 years.(Photo by Paul Rodriguez,