2025 Masterpiece Series
Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 7 PM
Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3 PM
Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo
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)!
THE PROGRAM
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)
This concert is generously sponsored by:
Linda & David Catlin | Visit Simi Valley
Tickets start at $40
Children/students $15 (call to order)
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Thursday, April 3 at 2 PM
You’re invited to a “behind the scenes” experience at University Village Thousand Oaks with interviews and intimate performances, hosted by Maestro Christie with guest artists: Laura Zahn, mezzo-soprano; Evan K. Brown, tenor; John Allen Nelson, baritone; and Kristof Van Grysperre, piano/Angels Vocal Art artistic director.
Free and open to the public. Reservations required by calling 805.241.3300. Dessert reception starts at 1 PM.
Meet the Artists events will be livestreamed on YouTube & Facebook.
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THE ARTISTS
Angels Vocal Art
Kristof Van Grysperre, artistic director
Pepperdine Chamber Choir
Dr. Ryan Board, director
Los Robles Children’s Choir
Emma Roche, director
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Program and artists are subject to change.