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Xavier Foley: New Life for the Double Bass

Big, bulky and, well, challenging to carry much less play, the double bass is considered by some to be less glamorous than other instruments, adding harmony and texture but rarely capturing the spotlight of playing the melody.

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In Memory of Peter Van Name

In Memory of Peter Van Name “I think that we owe generations to come to preserve the cultural experience that’s been around for centuries.” - Peter Van NameThe New West Symphony family deeply mourns the loss of our valued and longstanding board member and friend,...

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In 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...

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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.

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