Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Journey to Valhalla
Excerpts from Wagner’s epic Ring Cycle in concert
May 3, 2024, 7:30 PM
May 5, 2024, 2 PM
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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This semi-staged event brings to life the best moments from the Ring of the Nibelung—an all-encompassing story of gods, dwarves, and humans in a world of magic, power, and greed. Nearly 15 hours of operatic grandeur is distilled into an enthralling experience of less than three hours. This breathtaking journey through Wagner's orchestrations and soaring music will transport you to a world of adventure and features the Kansas City Symphony alongside powerful Wagnerian singers.

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New West Symphony

Brahms, Mendelssohn & Ravel 
October 5, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
October 6, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Alyssa Park, violin
Pacific Festival Ballet
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BRAHMS Hungarian Dances No. 1, No. 3 & No. 10
RAVEL Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra
DERRICK SKYE  Infinite Mosaic for Violin and Orchestra
(New West Symphony Commission and World Premiere)
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 

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New West Symphony

New World Symphony
November 2, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
November 3, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor
Lara Downes, piano

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ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK Three Spirituals for Orchestra 
Everytime I Feel the Spirit | Kum Bab Yah | Oh Freedom
JOPLIN (arr. Stephen Buck)  Four Rags for Piano and Orchestra
BLAKE (arr. Arroyo)  Love Will Find a Way
DVOŘÁK  Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"

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New West Symphony

Winter Spectacular
December 7, 2024, 7 PM - Bank of America PAC, Thousand Oaks, CA
December 8, 2024, 3 PM - Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo, CA
Michael Christie, conductor

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Carrying on New West Symphony’s tradition of the best holiday season event. Headlining vocalist, winter-inspired symphonic classics, heart-warming seasonal favorites and regional performing partners make this the must-see event for the entire family.

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Edmonton Symphony

Vivaldi, Rodrigo & The Moldau
May 8, 2025, 7:30 PM - Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB
Michael Christie, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar

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VIVALDI Guitar Concerto in D Major
MAHLER What the Wildflowers Tell Me
SMETANA The Moldau
SMETANA Blanik

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Edmonton Symphony

Guitar & Gin
May 9, 2025, 8 PM - Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB
Michael Christie, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar

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RODRIGO Concierto de Aranjuez
SMETANA The Moldau

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Hear brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux perform an animated and vigorous work by Spanish composer Rodrigo. You’ll also enjoy Smetana’s popular piece The Moldau, which depicts a scenic river found in the composer’s homeland. ESO Pairings are curated concerts that are short and sweet with no intermission. The series, designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, serves as a great introduction to the orchestra.