Our American Roots

Sat, Jan. 29, 2022 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, Jan. 30, 2022 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo 

Be it Hollywood's "Silver Screen" or its majestic mountains, rivers and vast plains, America inspires great music and art! Czech-born composer Antonin Dvorak traveled our bustling urban centers and spacious rural landscapes at the end of the 19th century and wove a beautiful tapestry of American traditional styles with Western European symphonic traditions, leading to the work of Aaron Copland and Joan Tower. John Williams and Erich Korngold took that inspiration and created epic scores that have become the soundtracks of our lives. Violin superstar Elena Urioste takes to the stage with Michael Christie and the New West Symphony for this kaleidoscopic event celebrating America's musical heritage.

This concert will also feature the photography of America's photo-historian Joseph Sohm in the performances of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man and Towers's Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman.

THE PROGRAM
Star Spangled Banner

Aaron Copland | Fanfare for the Common Man

Antonin Dvorak | Suite in A major, Op. 98b "American"

Joan Tower | Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman

Erich Wolfgang Korngold | Violin Concerto

John Williams | Star Wars Suite

THE ARTISTS
Michael Christie, conductor
Elena Urioste, violin

Program and artists are subject to change.