New West Symphony: Bohemian Rhapsody & Carmen

The year 2025 marks many significant musical milestones (including our 30th anniversary.) Bizet’s Carmen is one of the most popular operas ever written. This spurred our Music Director to search out other notable anniversaries and they’re fun! J.S. Bach was flourishing during his illustrious tenure in Leipzig (1725) Smetana led us through the picturesque Czech countryside with his Moldau (1875) and some of the most popular rock songs of all time were released in 1975!

Michael Christie conductor

Laura Zahn, Carmen

Evan K. Brown, Don José

John Allen Nelson, Escamillo

Angels Vocal Art Kristof Van Grysperre artistic director

Pepperdine Chamber Choir Dr. Ryan Board director

Los Robles Children’s Choir Emma Roche director

Bizet: Selections from Carmen (1875)

Smetana: “Moldau” from Ma Vlast (1875)

J.S. Bach: Selections from Cantatas – “Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern” “Jesum lass ich nicht von mir” and “Preis und Dank” (1725) 

Bohemian Rhapsody Rhinestone Cowboy Mamma Mia (1975)

Host or Publisher New West Symphony