A 30th Anniversary Season of marvelous journeys—A Symphonic Odyssey—begins! Tchaikovsky’s stunning Fourth Symphony features all the trademarks of great Tchaikovsky—brilliant score, emotional melodies and recognizable folk songs. Resonating Lands, a world premiere written for multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang by Guggenheim Fellow Kui Dong, celebrates the Lunar New Year. 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. Buckle up for an inspiring journey with your New West Symphony!

THE PROGRAM
Michael Christie, conductor
Hong Wang, liquanqin (a new type of erhu, a Chinese two-stringed instrument)

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

Ligeti: Concert Românesc

Kui Dong: Resonating Lands (World Premiere in honor of the Lunar New Year)

Horner: Music from Apollo 13

John Williams: Adventures on Earth from E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial