UPCOMING EVENTS
Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Journey to Valhalla
Excerpts from Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle in concert
May 3, 2024, 7:30 PM
May 5, 2024, 2 PM
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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Michael Christie, conductor
Kyle Albertson, Wotan
Rebecca Nash, Brünnhilde
Corby Welch, Siegfried
Robert Stahley, Siegmund
Meghan Kasanders, Sieglinde
Sarah Saturnino, Fricka
Peter Morgan, Alberich
Joshua Horowitz, director
David Murakami, projection designer
Selena Gonzalez-Lopez, lighting designer
This semi-staged event brings to life the best moments from the Ring of the Nibelung—an all-encompassing story of gods, dwarves, and humans in a world of magic, power, and greed. Nearly 15 hours of operatic grandeur is distilled into an enthralling experience of less than three hours. This breathtaking journey through Wagner's orchestrations and soaring music will transport you to a world of adventure and features the Kansas City Symphony alongside powerful Wagnerian singers.
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New West Symphony
Brahms, Mendelssohn & Ravel
October 5, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
October 6, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Alyssa Park, violin
Pacific Festival Ballet
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BRAHMS Hungarian Dances No. 1, No. 3 & No. 10
RAVEL Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra
DERRICK SKYE Infinite Mosaic for Violin and Orchestra
(New West Symphony Commission and World Premiere)
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4
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New West Symphony
New World Symphony
November 2, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
November 3, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Lara Downes, piano
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ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Three Spirituals for Orchestra
Everytime I Feel the Spirit | Kum Bab Yah | Oh Freedom
JOPLIN (arr. Stephen Buck) Four Rags for Piano and Orchestra
BLAKE (arr. Arroyo) Love Will Find a Way
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"
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New West Symphony
Winter Spectacular
December 7, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
December 8, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Carrying on New West Symphony’s tradition of the best holiday season event. Headlining vocalist, winter-inspired symphonic classics, heart-warming seasonal favorites and regional performing partners make this the must-see event for the entire family.
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Edmonton Symphony
Vivaldi, Rodrigo & The Moldau
May 8, 2025, 7:30 PM - Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB
Michael Christie, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar
VIVALDI Guitar Concerto in D Major
MAHLER What the Wildflowers Tell Me
SMETANA The Moldau
SMETANA Blanik
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Edmonton Symphony
Guitar & Gin
May 9, 2025, 8 PM - Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB
Michael Christie, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar
RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez
SMETANA The Moldau
Hear brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux perform an animated and vigorous work by Spanish composer Rodrigo. You’ll also enjoy Smetana’s popular piece The Moldau, which depicts a scenic river found in the composer’s homeland. ESO Pairings are curated concerts that are short and sweet with no intermission. The series, designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, serves as a great introduction to the orchestra.
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PAST 2024 EVENTS
New West Symphony
Fascinating Rhythms
January 27, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
January 28, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Daniel Vnukowski, piano
Roger Kellaway, piano
B. Valentine, vocals
Joseph Sohm, visuals
Los Robles Children’s Choir
ROGER KELLAWAY Suite from Visions of America
featuring images by photo historian Joseph Sohm and songs by Grammy and Academy Award winning lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
GERSHWIN Fascinating Rhythm
SZPILMAN Concertino for Piano and Orchestra
RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
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New West Symphony
Cirque de la Symphonie
March 2, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
March 3, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Jugglers, aerialists, contortionists, and strongmen will perform circus acts synchronized to symphonic masterpieces played by the New West Symphony. Experience majestic classics like never before!
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New West Symphony
Selections from Handel's Messiah
April 6, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
April 7, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Celena Shafer, soprano
Melody Wilson, alto
Aaron Crouch, tenor
John Buffet, bass
New West Symphony Chorus, Wyant Morton, director