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The latest from the New West SymphonyIn Memory of Boris Brott
In Memory of Boris Brott New West Symphony mourns the unexpected passing and loss of our Founding Music Director, Conductor Laureate, and friend Boris Brott. Boris was an integral part of the Ventura County community since 1992, when he replaced Frank Salazar as the...
Donor Spotlight: Linda & David Catlin
The Catlins are local philanthropists who have long supported the New West Symphony and its programs.
Our American Roots Concert Event
Our American Roots February 26-27, 2022 2021 / 2022 Masterpiece Series Click on an image to open the gallery
Four Seasons Concert Event
New West Symphony celebrated the return of the live orchestra on January 29th and 30th with a spectacular performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by violin superstar Elena Urioste.
Michael Christie’s Thanksgiving Day Playlist
Enjoy this eclectic collection of music for the Thanksgiving holiday, curated by music and artistic director Michael Christie. Thanksgiving Day Playlist
Conversation with Maestro Michael Christie of the New West Symphony
The Ventana Magazine sits down with Michael Christie, Music Director of the New West Symphony, for an in-depth interview. They talked about his career, his Grammy win in 2019, some innovations that he has implemented, and his future plans. During the conversation,...
Music Shelf Showcase: John Mauceri
You may be familiar with American conductor John Mauceri if you saw the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra after it was recreated in 1991. He led over 300 concerts at the Bowl and performed in front of as many as 4 million people! Mauceri...
Music Shelf Showcase: Julie Albers
Edward Elgar's music had already gone a bit out of fashion by the end of the First World War. But his Cello Concerto, the last great piece he wrote, put him back on the map.Well, actually, its premiere in 1919 was a disaster, but it gained popularity after Jacqueline...
Laby Harmony Project Virtual Summer Camp keeps students learning and connected
Like every organization, the Laby Harmony Project of the New West Symphony had its programs disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. But that's not stopping the educational arm of the New West Symphony from providing free music lessons to Ventura students. Thanks to...
A Wedding at the Symphony!
Our February 29th performance of Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream was the perfect setting for the wedding of a lifetime! New West Symphony's Box Office Manager and his fiancé had a 3-minute wedding ceremony on stage in front of the orchestra, and shared...
