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Thank you to all of those who attended our Holocau

Thank you to all of those who attended our Holocaust Remembrance concert! We were thrilled to light up your homes with music in a time where we can't be together and we hope you enjoyed the performance. Did you miss this week's activities? The Holocaust Remembrance concert and special programming will be available On Demand early this week. Stay tuned!

Ticket holders and subscribers! CHECK YOUR EMAIL f

Ticket holders and subscribers! CHECK YOUR EMAIL for your access link to tonight's special "Never Forget" Holocaust Remembrance program event at 7pm pst. The first in a week full of Holocaust Remembrance programming, leading up to this Sunday's concert on January 31st at 3pm pst.

On this day, in celebration of Martin Luther King

On this day, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr, New West Symphony pauses to reflect on the importance of inclusion, equality, and fairness. Let us continue to learn, to communicate, and to grow.

“We hope that audiences everywhere will engage i

“We hope that audiences everywhere will engage in these entertaining and unique educational online events,” said NWS Chief Executive Officer Natalia Staneva. “While our connections with our audiences have changed to digital platforms for the short term, what hasn’t changed is how tremendously we value our patron relationships. I am grateful to all of those who continue to support our musicians and the performing arts during the pandemic, including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library whom we are honored to have as our venue partner for our fall productions.”

Your digital membership allows you to enjoy all 8 festivals in our 2020/2021 season. All festival events will be available on demand for 'anytime viewing' after their online premieres, through September 30, 2021. Purchase your digital membership on our site!

The New West Symphony League, a group of dedicated

The New West Symphony League, a group of dedicated symphony volunteers, is pleased to help the Symphony raise critical funds for Laby Harmony Project of the New West Symphony students in December. Make your donation in memory or in honor of someone special! YOU can give the gift of music to our Harmony Students this Holiday Season, NOW through Dec 31st! Your gift will magically transform into special lessons and workshops for New West Symphony’s Laby Harmony Project Students. Donate Now!

Since we can’t be together in the concert hall r

Since we can’t be together in the concert hall right now, we’re bringing New West Symphony to you! The New West Symphony’s reimagined 2020/2021 season spotlights the vivid cultural influences that have shaped classical music and SoCal itself.

Purchase a an All Access Passport Full Digital Membership to our Global Sounds, Local Cultures Season! Link in bio!

Give the gift of music! In response to ongoing COV

Give the gift of music! In response to ongoing COVID-19 related restrictions, the New West Symphony has premiered a reimagined season of digital concerts, along with engaging complementary content, reflecting the music, cultures and family traditions found in Greater Los Angeles. The season of “Global Sounds, Local Cultures” features eight mini-festivals held October through June and made available streaming and on-demand. Link in bio!

Your digital membership allows you to enjoy all 8 festivals in our 2020/2021 season. All festival events will be available on demand for 'anytime viewing' after their online premieres, through September 30, 2021. Purchase your digital membership!

Photo Photo Credit: Eugene Yankevich

Save $25 off the ALL ACCESS SEASON PASSPORT to enj

Save $25 off the ALL ACCESS SEASON PASSPORT to enjoy New West Symphony's cultural festivals throughout the year. What a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a loved one! For $135 per household (after discount) you can enjoy all 8 festivals in our 2020/2021 season. All festival events will be available on demand for 'anytime viewing' after their online premieres, through September 30, 2021.

To receive your discount, use promo code: allseason25
Purchase your digital membership on our site!

Streaming Culture "Necessity is certainly the moth

Streaming Culture "Necessity is certainly the mother of invention these days, and performing arts organizations are pivoting in creative ways to bring entertainment directly to home audiences." Thank you to 805 Living Magazine for the ongoing support and promotion! They did a beautiful article on us in their November issue, you can check out the digital version on their website!

The sound of Taiko drumming is an unmistakable Jap

The sound of Taiko drumming is an unmistakable Japanese tradition. New West Symphony was pleased to partner with Makoto Taiko in its presentation of “A Tour of Japan.” Support New West by purchasing an All-Access Season Passport for yourself or as a gift for a loved one and enjoy our “docu-concert” format! Link in bio.

Happy Thanksgiving! This is one like none other in

Happy Thanksgiving! This is one like none other in history this year. Artistic & Music Director Michael Christie presents his Thanksgiving playlist of great music drawn from significant moments in classical music history! Listen on our YouTube channel!

For some extra Thanksgiving Day listening! New Wes

For some extra Thanksgiving Day listening! New West Symphony wishes you a beautiful, restful holiday!

NWS Music Director Michael Christie has had a long friendship with composer John Corigliano whose Red Violin Chaconne was premiered on this date in 1997. Corigliano won an Oscar for his score to the film about the four century story of a red-colored violin and its many owners.

Joshua Bell’s playing is featured in the film whenever the violin is heard.

New West Symphony Receives Grants From the Califor

New West Symphony Receives Grants From the California Arts Council and Bank of America in Support of the Laby Harmony Project of the New West Symphony. In awarding the grant, Bank of America’s Senior Vice President Michelle Yee commended NWS for “the important programs and services that nonprofits like yours provide to our community, especially during this difficult time. We look forward to partnering with you to continue fueling economic and social progress in our community.”

Your New West Symphony sounded amazing! Be sure to

Your New West Symphony sounded amazing! Be sure to experience their performances. Two concerts plus additional content is now available for your enjoyment, on demand! Link in bio.

We invite you to join us on this tour of music that will bring you closer to the traditions you know and those that may change the way you view the world.

Photo Credit: Eugene Yankevich

It’s official! New West Symphony lights up Kavli

It’s official! New West Symphony lights up Kavli Theater! Autumn performances delight! Bach, Mozart, Elgar, Beethoven, Debussy, Takemitsu, Glass. Our Tour of India AND Tour of Japan Symphony Concerts and Cultural Festivals are now available ON DEMAND! Link in bio.

We invite you to join us on this tour of music that will bring you closer to the traditions you know and those that may change the way you view the world.

A Tour of India: Symphony Concert and Cultural Fes

A Tour of India: Symphony Concert and Cultural Festival is now available ON DEMAND for anytime viewing! Presented from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Fred Kavli Theatre of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, this captivating musical event featured traditions of Indian Classical Music and Western Classical Music which share extensive origins and significant influences.

Thank you to all of those who attended our Tour of India festival! We had hundreds of households tuning in to watch our debut concert live! Purchase a Festival Passport to receive the concert on demand as well as Culture Insights and Entr’Acte and our Meet the Artist Event! Link in bio!

Symphony Concert TODAY at 3PM pst! It's not too la

Symphony Concert TODAY at 3PM pst! It's not too late to get your Festival Passport to tune in today! A Tour of India today, Sunday November 15 at 3PM. Presented from the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Fred Kavli Theatre in the Bank of America Performing Arts Center. Purchase your Festival Passport through the link in our bio!

Online Premiere includes a live Q&A with Maestro Michael Christie and honored guests!

Michael Christie, conductor
The Glywn and Ruth Chase Music Director
Saili Oak Oak, Hindustani vocalist
Sean Panikkar Panikkar, tenor
Reena Esmail, Composer
Rahul Neuman, sitar
Miles Shrewsbury, tabla
Arun Mathai, Bharatanatyam dancer
Kiran Athreya, Carnatic violinist

Debussy Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun
Shane Cook Ajapa Jaap
Turina La Oración Del Torero
GS Rajan "Shivoham" Bharatanatyam Dance
Philip Glass Evening Song, from the opera ‘Satyagraha‘
Elgar Sospiri
Traditional Yaman Kalyan Raga
Reena Esmail Magan Rehna (Be Merry)

Get your tickets, link in bio!

🎻TONIGHT Join us for Meet the Artists!🎻 A To

🎻TONIGHT Join us for Meet the Artists!🎻 A Tour of India Festival continues tonight Saturday November 14 7PM pst Don't miss a single moment!

Our Symphony Concert event is tomorrow Sunday November 15, 2020 3PM pst. Presented from the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre in the Bank of America Performing Arts Center! Get your Festival Passport for access to all of these events! Link in bio!

Happy Diwali! Join us for Culture Insights & Entr'

Happy Diwali! Join us for Culture Insights & Entr'Acte as our TOUR OF INDIA Festival opens! Friday Nov 13 7 PM pst
Tickets available through the link in our bio!

Performances and Interviews by:
Charuni Patibanda, Attorney & Bharatanatyam Dance Enthusiast
Jennifer Bell, Yoga Instructor
Arun Mathai, Bharatanatyam artist accompanied by Kiran Athreya, Carnatic voilinist
Rahul Neuman, sitar
Miles Shrewsbury, tabla

Join New West Symphony on A TOUR OF INDIA Festival

Join New West Symphony on A TOUR OF INDIA Festival as we celebrate Diwali, the Indian celebration of Light over Dark, an occasion of joy and renewal, good over evil, truth and light over darkness.

Our Tour of India Festival commences Friday, ending this Sunday Nov 15th at 3 PM with our concert event. Purchase your Festival Passport for access to all of these fantastic events through the link in our bio!

A TOUR OF INDIA Festival explores the captivating classical music traditions inspired by music of India and the rich Indian cultural community here in Southern California under the direction of Maestro Michael Christie. In collaboration with LA-based Reena Esmail, Composer, UCLA's Rahul Neuman, Hindustani soprano Saili Oak, and the internationally renowned tenor Sean Panikkar, New West Symphony explores the influences of these musical traditions upon Western classical music with the likes of Glass, Elgar, and Debussy.

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