A Night of Symphonic Dances

Experience the electrifying energy of “A Night of Symphonic Dances,” a vibrant concert film showcasing the City Light Symphony Orchestra in a dazzling display of rhythm and sound. This captivating performance is the perfect way to celebrate the close of the season and usher in a lively summer! Prepare to be transported on a global musical journey, beginning with the colorful sounds of Manuel de Falla’s Spanish Dance and continuing with the Spanish-Moorish flair of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Danse Bacchanale. The first act culminates in a mesmerizing rendition of Maurice Ravel’s iconic Boléro, followed by the infectious Celtic rhythms of Bill Whelan’s “Riverdance.” The second half of the concert explodes with a pan-American celebration of music, featuring Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” – a true musical monument of the 20th century. The journey continues with James Horner’s Suite from “The Mask of Zorro,” followed by the beguilingly beautiful sounds of Arturo Márquez’s “Prayer (Chaconne) to the 'Fandango'” for violin and orchestra. The evening culminates in a rousing finale with Alberto Ginastera’s Concert Suite from “Estancia,” leaving you exhilarated and ready for a summer full of energy!