Michael Christie leads New West Symphony in A Tour of India

On November 15th at 11pm UK time (3pm PST), Conductor Michael Christie leads the New West Symphony in the virtual concert “A Tour of India” as part of the Symphony’s ongoing series exploring international musical traditions, Global Sounds, Local Cultures.

In collaboration with LA based composer Reena Esmail, UCLA’s Rahul Neuman, Hindustani Soprano Saili Oak and Internationally renowned tenor Sean Panikkar, New West Symphony explores the influences of Indian culture and Indian classical music. Works of Reena Esmail, Debussy, Elgar, Turina, Cooke and Philip Glass share the spotlight with performances of Hindustani and Carnatic music.

Your ticket includes a live Q&A with Maestro Michael Christie after the performance. The concert will also be available on-demand immediately after the Online Premiere. Purchasing a “Festival Passport” will also give you access to performances and interviews with artists on November 13th and 14th.