The New West Symphony inspires passion for symphonic music through live performances and educational initiatives that engage and enrich our diverse audiences. Individuals, local businesses and corporations keep our music alive. Supporting the New West Symphony with a gift or sponsorship helps us sustain and grow the highest quality of live classical music and music education in the region.
Founded in 1995 and entering its 30th Anniversary season in 2025, the New West Symphony (NWS) is a professional orchestra that draws players from the rich talent pool of professional LA-area musicians. NWS is guided by the artistic direction of GRAMMY®-winning Maestro Michael Christie and CEO Natalia Staneva. NWS is a resident company of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks and also performs at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo. The organization presents six Masterpiece Series concerts annually, performing major works from the symphonic repertoire with internationally-acclaimed guest artists. NWS also provides education and engagement opportunities for the communities it serves through Symphonic Adventures for youth and the Laby Harmony Project for underserved students. newwestsymphony.org
Best of Beethoven - October 4, 2025 to October 5, 2025 The New West Symphony will present a captivating all-Beethoven program as part of its 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Series. Conducted by Michael Christie, the concert features performances by NWS principal musicians, the New West Symphony Chorus, and Ukrainian pianist Inna Faliks. Audiences can look ... |
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in concert - November 1, 2025 to November 2, 2025 New West Symphony presents E.T. the Extra Terrestrial in concert, featuring the iconic film scored by John Williams, performed live by the orchestra under the baton of Artistic Director Michael Christie. Audiences will relive the heartwarming story of a young boy named Elliott and his alien friend, ... |
Winter Dreams - December 6, 2025 to December 7, 2025 Winter Dreams presents a family-friendly holiday celebration featuring Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite, alongside festive carols sung by the New West Symphony Chorus in both English and Spanish. Conducted by Michael Christie, the performance also includes a Las Posadas celebration and Tchaikovsky’ ... |
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