New West Symphony presents Winter Spectacular: Holidays of Light

• Los Robles Children's Choir
• Michael Christie, conductor

Edvard Grieg — "Morning Mood" from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46
Franz Joseph Haydn — Symphony No. 59 in A major, Hob. I:59 "Fire" ("I. Presto")
Howard Blake — The Snowman (accompanied by award-winning animated short film)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major) ("I. Allegro")
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Divertimento in F major, K. 522 "A Musical Joke"
Traditional — El Burrito de Belén / El Burrito Sabanero ("The Little Donkey from Bethlehem") (arr. O'Loughlin)
Traditional — Los Peces en el Río (arr. O'Loughlin)
Jeffrey Biegel / Traditional — Hanukah Fantasy
Mykola Leontovych — Carol of the Bells
Franz Xaver Gruber — Stille Nacht ("Silent Night") (arr. John Rutter)
Joe Reisman / Various — A Merry Little Sing-Along
Leroy Anderson — Sleigh Ride

Light is a symbol and source of inspiration for holiday celebrations around the world. It brings people together and transforms our surroundings, while representing goodness, wisdom and the passage of time.

Join the New West Symphony, Los Robles Children’s Choir and vocal soloists in a winter-inspired concert filled with musical light! Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Short Film, The Snowman, based on Raymond Briggs’ picture book with music by Howard Blake, is featured alongside symphonic masterworks and your favorite holiday carols. This is a must-see event for the whole family!

2 performances:
- Saturday, December 7, 7pm at Civic Arts Plaza Theatres in Thousand Oaks
- Sunday, December 8, 3pm at Rancho Campana High School in Camarillo

About New West Symphony

https://newwestsymphony.org/

About Los Robles Children's Choir

https://www.singingchildren.org/

About Michael Christie, conductor

https://www.michaelchristieonline.com/