New West Symphony: A Symphonic Odyssey at Bank of America Performing Arts Center

A 30th Anniversary Season of marvelous journeys – A Symphonic Odyssey – begins! Tchaikovsky’s “irrepressible fate” takes listeners to ecstatic heights in his Fourth Symphony. Resonating Lands, a world premiere written for multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang by Guggenheim Fellow Kui Dong, celebrates the Chinese Lunar New Year. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake, a time for growth, creativity and introspection. Ligeti’s rustic, folk-infused Concert Românesc dances through the countryside, while music from Apollo 13 and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial reflects the enormity of outer space.

Michael Christie, conductor
Hong Wang, Chinese traditional instruments

Horner: Music from Apollo 13
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4
Ligeti: Concert Românesc
Kui Dong: Resonating Lands (World Premiere in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year)
John Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Note: New West Symphony is offering free tickets to first responders and families who have been displaced by the wildfires in our region. We hope this gift of music will be a source of comfort and refuge during these difficult times. Enter the discount code “Courage2025” to redeem the tickets online or call the Box Office at 866.776.8400 to reserve. The offer is valid for up to 4 tickets per household; based on availability.