2024 Masterpiece Series
Dynamic and engaging performances continue at the New West Symphony!
Coming up on October 5 & 6 is the world premiere of a New West Symphony commissioned work by Los Angeles-based composer Derrick Skye, continuing the Symphony’s commissioning program. Familiar favorites include works by Brahms and Mendelssohn. New West Symphony concertmaster Alyssa Park makes her Symphony solo debut with Maurice Ravel’s brilliant Tzigane and the world premiere of Derrick Skye’s atmospheric Amalgamation.
Also making her New West Symphony main stage debut on November 2 & 3 is pianist Lara Downes playing Jessie Montgomery’s 2024 GRAMMY-winning Rounds and two Rags for Piano and Orchestra by Scott Joplin. The program also includes Dvořák’s epic “New World” Symphony, accompanied by stunning images by photo historian Joseph Sohm.
Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light on December 7 & 8 features winter-inspired symphonic classics, heart-warming seasonal favorites and regional performing partners, making this a must-see event for the entire family!
Brahms, Mendelssohn & Ravel…plus a World Premiere
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Thousand Oaks (BAPAC)
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Camarillo (RCPAC)
Michael Christie, conductor
Alyssa Park, concertmaster
Pacific Festival Ballet
Kim Maselli, director
New World Symphony
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Thousand Oaks (BAPAC)
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Camarillo (RCPAC)
Michael Christie, conductor
Lara Downes, piano
Joseph Sohm, photo historian
Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Thousand Oaks (BAPAC)
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Camarillo (RCPAC)
Michael Christie, conductor
Los Robles Children’s Choir,
Emma Roche, director
Vocal soloists TBA
