New West Symphony

2021-22 Masterpiece Series

Sat, Dec. 4, 2021 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, Dec. 5, 2021 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo

Rejoice in the return of live music and a full orchestra with a concert for all ages!

Start your holiday season with New West Symphony’s “Tales of Winter.” This concert includes traditional masterworks by Tchaikovsky, Holst & Rimsky Korsakov, alongside global holiday sounds, vocalists, theatrical ensemble, and more – all under the baton of Grammy-winning Music Director Michael Christie. Featured is the world premiere of Pauline Frechette’s “Tales of Winter”, a suite for symphony, ballet, and photography by American’s photohistorian Joe Sohm

This concert is sure to be one of our most popular, so reserve your spot today!

Our featured performers include: Cambalache Son Jarocho Ensemble, Los Robles Children’s Choir, Gold Coast Plays & Theater Conservatory, California Contemporary Ballet, and actor & impressionist Jim Meskimen.

For access to special family pricing of $10 children’s tickets and $25 for accompanying adults, please call our box office at (805) 497-5880.

THE PROGRAM

Joyful wintertime works by Tchaikovsky, Holst, Rimsky Korsakov, a world premiere by renowned composer Pauline Frechette, favorite holiday carols and more!

THE ARTISTS

Michael Christie, conductor
Jim Meskimen, master of ceremonies
Los Cambalache, Son Jarocho ensemble
California Contemporary Ballet
Los Robles Children’s Choir
Gold Coast Plays and Theatre Conservatory
Tiffany Townsend, soprano
Mindy Ella Chu, mezzo soprano
Ashley Faatoalia, tenor
Cedric Berry, baritone

Program and artists are subject to change.

Program Notes

New this season are our audio program notes, written and read by Music Director Michael Christie. These are available on Soundcloud and are embedded below. They are perfect way to learn more about the pieces and their composers on your way to the concert! Written program notes are still available on our website.

Additionally, Pauline Frechette has provided wonderful notes for the world premiere of her piece Tales of Winter. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look into a brand new work that captures the spirit of the season!

– Michael Christie, Artistic and Music Director, New West Symphony