Masters of Melody
Sat, Oct. 1, 2022 7:30 PM – Fred Kavli Theatre at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center – Thousand Oaks, California
Sun, Oct. 2, 2022 3:00 PM– Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo
Both concerts are dedicated to the life and legacy of District 5 Ventura County Supervisor, Honorable Carmen Ramirez
New West Symphony proudly presents Mozart’s pinnacle symphonic work along with classics from The Great American Songbook with accomplished soloist Brighton Thomas, and essential songs from our neighbors to the south in collaboration with Hermanos Herrera. The talents of double bass virtuoso and composer Xavier Foley will amaze you!
THE PROGRAM
Berlin | “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”
Foster | “Beautiful Dreamer”
Handy | “Saint Louis Blues”
Gershwin | “Fascinating Rhythm”
Bottesini | Concerto No. 2 in B minor for Double Bass and Orchestra
Foley | “Chorus” from Soul Bass
Ramirez | “La Malagueña”
Carillo | “Sabor A Mi”
Unknown | La Adelita
Moral / Uranga | “Allá en el Rancho Grande”
Mozart | Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”
THE ARTISTS
Michael Christie, conductor
Xavier Foley, double bass
Hermanos Herrera, traditional Mexican music ensemble
Brighton Thomas, vocalist
Brighton Thomas, guest vocalist
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Program and artists are subject to change.
Audio Program Notes by Michael Christie
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With Thanks to Our 2022-2023 Season Sponsors
Grandioso Season Sponsor
John Hammer
Bravura Season Sponsor
John Shwope and Karen Dean Fritts, Ph.D.
Barbara Barnard Smith Funds for World Musics and Ventura County Community Foundation
Largo Season Sponsors
In loving memory of Cyril Reed Collett
Dr. Paul Finkel
Nancy Israel
Crescendo Season Sponsor
Fran Elson in memory of my beloved life partner, Ed Elson
Adele McGinnis
Barbara Meister
Angelique Friend, Probate Services, Inc.
Corporate Season Sponsors
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