Russian Masters at Fred Kavli Theatre

Russian Masters will feature compositions from some of the most well know Russian composers. Rachmaninoff, Gliere, Glinka, Bordin, Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky are some of the composers represented in this concert. There will be a special presentation of Serenade for Strings by Tchaikovsky performed by over 100 strings players!

The Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra was founded in 1961 by Betty Bowen, at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, California and is dedicated to the study and performance of contemporary orchestral literature and providing music education and performance opportunities for musically talented youth.

Under the guidance of Artistic Director/Conductor Maestro Bill Benson our program continues to develop and enhance the music education of local students and to provide symphonic orchestral music experience as a supplement to music education in the schools. Performances are held at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center.