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SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff & Gershwin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPerformances:\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 at 7 PM\nBank of America Performing Arts Center\, Thousand Oaks \nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 at 3 PM\nRancho Campana Performing Arts Center\, Camarillo
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/rachmaninoff-gershwin/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern California
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony presents Winter Dreams
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nNew West Symphony Chorus\, Wyant Morton\, director  \nEllington/Strayhorn/Tyzik | Nutcracker Suite\nTchaikovsky | Symphony No. 1\, “Winter Dreams”\nLas Posadas Celebration\nGary Fry | Allelujah\, Venite Gaudete\, Wexford Processional\, World of Joy  \nSave when you order tickets by phone or in person! \nFounded 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.  \nIt 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.
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-presents-winter-dreams/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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SUMMARY:E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring the family and come dressed in your Halloween best!
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern California
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
DESCRIPTION: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)! \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nLaura Zahn\, Carmen\nEvan K. Brown\, Don José\nJohn Allen Nelson\, Escamillo\nAngels Vocal Art\, Kristof Van Grysperre\, artistic director\nPepperdine University Chamber Choir\, Dr. Ryan Board\, director\nLos Robles Children’s Choir\, Emma Roche\, director \nBizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)\nSmetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)\nJ.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern\,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)\nBohemian Rhapsody\, Rhinestone Cowboy\, Mamma Mia (1975)
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-bohemian-rhapsody-carmen-4/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nLaura Zahn\, Carmen\nEvan K. Brown\, Don José\nJohn Allen Nelson\, Escamillo\nAngels Vocal Art\, Kristof Van Grysperre\, artistic director\nPepperdine Chamber Choir\, Dr. Ryan Board\, director\nLos Robles Children’s Choir\, Emma Roche\, director \nBizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)\nSmetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)\nJ.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern\,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)\nBohemian Rhapsody\, Rhinestone Cowboy\, Mamma Mia (1975)
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-bohemian-rhapsody-carmen-2/
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nLaura Zahn\, Carmen\nEvan K. Brown\, Don José\nJohn Allen Nelson\, Escamillo\nAngels Vocal Art\, Kristof Van Grysperre\, artistic director\nPepperdine Chamber Choir\, Dr. Ryan Board\, director\nLos Robles Children’s Choir\, Emma Roche\, director \nBizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)\nSmetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)\nJ.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern\,” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725)\nBohemian Rhapsody\, Rhinestone Cowboy\, Mamma Mia (1975) \nTickets start at $40; students/children $15
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-bohemian-rhapsody-carmen/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony: Carmina & Carnival
DESCRIPTION: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!   \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nVieness Piano Duo (Vijay Venkatesh & Eva Schaumkell\, pianos)\nCelena Shafer\, soprano\nArnold Livingston Geis\, tenor\nJosé Adán Pérez\, baritone\nJim Meskimen\, narrator\nNew West Symphony Chorus\, Wyant Morton\, director\nLos Robles Children’s Choir\, Emma Roche\, director\nState Street Ballet Professional Track\, Cecily MacDougall\, director \nSaint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals\nOrff/Killmayer: Carmina Burana
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-carmina-carnival/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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SUMMARY:New West Symphony: A Symphonic Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:A 30th Anniversary Season of marvelous journeys – A Symphonic Odyssey – begins! Tchaikovsky’s “irrepressible fate” takes listeners to ecstatic heights in his Fourth Symphony. Resonating Lands\, a world premiere written for multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang by Guggenheim Fellow Kui Dong\, celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake\, a time for growth\, creativity and introspection. Ligeti’s rustic\, folk-infused Concert Românesc dances through the countryside\, while music from Apollo 13 and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial reflects the enormity of outer space.\nTickets start at $40; students/children $15 \nMichael Christie\, conductor\nHong Wang\, Chinese traditional instruments \nHorner: Music from Apollo 13\nTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4\nLigeti: Concert Românesc\nKui Dong: Resonating Lands (World Premiere in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year)\nJohn Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
URL:https://3rdactmagazine.com/event/new-west-symphony-a-symphonic-odyssey/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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