Rachmaninoff & Gershwin
2026-01-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
The sweeping romantic melodies of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s beloved Second Piano Concerto come alive in the hands of the amazing young, medal-winning pianist Harmony Zhu. George Gershwin captures the essence of his opera Porgy and Bess in his dazzling suite, Catfish Row. A spectacular opening to a spectacular season.
Performances:
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo

Rachmaninoff & Gershwin
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States

New West Symphony presents Winter Dreams
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite will swing you into the holiday spirit along with festive carols featuring the New West Symphony Chorus (sung in English and Spanish), a Las Posadas celebration, and seasonally-inspired music from Tchaikovsky’s “Winter Dreams” Symphony. The holidays never sounded so good!
Michael Christie, conductor
New West Symphony Chorus, Wyant Morton, director
Ellington/Strayhorn/Tyzik | Nutcracker Suite
Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 1, “Winter Dreams”
Las Posadas Celebration
Gary Fry | Allelujah, Venite Gaudete, Wexford Processional, World of Joy
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Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony is a professional orchestra that draws its players from the rich talent pool of professional Los Angeles-area musicians. With artistic direction led by GRAMMY® winner Maestro Michael Christie, appointed as music director in December 2018, the Symphony is the resident company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and performs at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo.
It presents six Masterpiece Series concerts annually, performing major works from the symphonic repertoire with internationally-acclaimed artists as guest soloists. The Symphony also provides quality outreach and educational opportunities for the communities it serves through its annual Symphonic Adventures concert programs for youth, its traveling Music Van, and the Laby Harmony Project, a year-round music and leadership program for underserved students.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
2025-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 | Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by the New West Symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen.
Bring the family and come dressed in your Halloween best!

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States

New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
The year 2025 marks many significant musical milestones (including our 30th anniversary.) Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries, and they’re fun! J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (1725), Smetana led us through the picturesque Czech countryside with his Moldau (1875), and some of the most popular rock songs of all time were released in 1975!
Michael Christie, conductor
Laura Zahn, Carmen
Evan K. Brown, Don José
John Allen Nelson, Escamillo
Angels Vocal Art, Kristof Van Grysperre, artistic director
Pepperdine Chamber Choir, Dr. Ryan Board, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
Bizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)
Smetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)
J.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)
Bohemian Rhapsody, Rhinestone Cowboy, Mamma Mia (1975)

New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
Join us for a celebration of significant musical milestones! The year 2025 marks New West Symphony’s 30th anniversary. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries, and they’re fun! Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written, and Smetana led us through the picturesque Czech countryside with his Moldau (both written 150 years ago). J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (300 years ago) and some of the most legendary pop hits were released in 1975 (50 years ago)!
Michael Christie, conductor
Laura Zahn, Carmen
Evan K. Brown, Don José
John Allen Nelson, Escamillo
Angels Vocal Art, Kristof Van Grysperre, artistic director
Pepperdine University Chamber Choir, Dr. Ryan Board, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
Bizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)
Smetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)
J.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)
Bohemian Rhapsody, Rhinestone Cowboy, Mamma Mia (1975)

New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States

New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
The year 2025 marks many significant musical milestones (including our 30th anniversary.) Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries, and they’re fun! J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (1725), Smetana led us through the picturesque Czech countryside with his Moldau (1875), and some of the most popular rock songs of all time were released in 1975!
Michael Christie, conductor
Laura Zahn, Carmen
Evan K. Brown, Don José
John Allen Nelson, Escamillo
Angels Vocal Art, Kristof Van Grysperre, artistic director
Pepperdine Chamber Choir, Dr. Ryan Board, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
Bizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)
Smetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)
J.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)
Bohemian Rhapsody, Rhinestone Cowboy, Mamma Mia (1975)
Tickets start at $40; students/children $15

New West Symphony: Carmina & Carnival
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, 4235 Mar Vista Dr., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
O Fortuna! Thus begins Carmina Burana’s thundering choruses and vivid medieval poems lauding love and indulgence, with the New West Symphony Chorus and renowned vocal soloists. Carnival of the Animals is a humorous, imaginative musical suite featuring accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen, whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. The talented Vieness Piano Duo performs throughout the concert, and the Los Robles Children’s Choir and State Street Ballet’s Professional Track dancers (presenting world premiere choreography) are also featured in this special performance!
Michael Christie, conductor
Vieness Piano Duo (Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell, pianos)
Celena Shafer, soprano
Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor
David Adam Moore, baritone
Jim Meskimen, narrator
New West Symphony Chorus, Wyant Morton, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
State Street Ballet Professional Track, Cecily MacDougall, director
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals
Orff/Killmayer: Carmina Burana
Tickets start at $40; students/children $15

New West Symphony: Carmina & Carnival
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
O Fortuna! Thus begins Carmina Burana’s thundering choruses and vivid medieval poems lauding love and indulgence, with the New West Symphony Chorus and renowned vocal soloists. Carnival of the Animals is a humorous, imaginative musical suite featuring accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen, whose work is well-known to TV and film audiences. The talented Vieness Piano Duo performs throughout the concert, and the Los Robles Children’s Choir and State Street Ballet’s Professional Track dancers are also featured in this special performance!
Michael Christie, conductor
Vieness Piano Duo (Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell, pianos)
Celena Shafer, soprano
Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor
José Adán Pérez, baritone
Jim Meskimen, narrator
New West Symphony Chorus, Wyant Morton, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir, Emma Roche, director
State Street Ballet Professional Track, Cecily MacDougall, director
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals
Orff/Killmayer: Carmina Burana
