Orchestra Nova LA presents: Where the Sun Sets

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-07:00

Mt Olive Lutheran Church | Santa Monica

Orchestra Nova LA
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Orchestra Nova LA presents: Where the Sun Sets
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Join Orchestra Nova LA for “Where the Sun Sets," a concert inspired by that golden-hour feeling when the day winds down.
About this Event

Join Orchestra Nova LA for “Where the Sun Sets," a concert inspired by that golden-hour feeling when the day winds down and everything feels a little more vivid. From the warm, searching melodies of Samuel Barber’s First Essay for Orchestra to the dreamy shimmer of Charles T. Griffes’ "The White Peacock," and the sweeping, cinematic atmosphere of Jason Polychronakos’s "Where the Sun Sets," the evening builds to the powerful, heart-stirring drama of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7.

Whether you’re a longtime orchestral music fan or just looking for a beautiful night out, this program captures reflection, intensity, and that quiet spark of possibility that comes just before dark.


FREE ADMISSION

Suggested donation: $20 (To make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit orchnovala.org/supportus)

Doors open at 7:30PM

OPEN SEATING - Arriving early is strongly recommended. All concerts are first come, first served. Your RSVP helps us determine seating capacity but is not required and does not guarantee a seat.


PROGRAM:

Jason Polychronakos // Where the Sun Sets
Henry Cowell // Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 3
Samuel Barber // First Essay for Orchestra, Op. 12
Antonín Dvořák // Symphony No. 7

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mt Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, United States

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