CLASSICS SERIES David Lockington, conductor Angelo Xiang Yu, violin Program Miller · Scherzo Crypto* Saint-Saëns · Violin Concerto No. 3 Dvorák · Symphony No. 9 Internationally acclaimed guest violinist, Angelo Xiang Yu, performs Saint-Saëns’ powerful third violin concerto. Popularly known as the “New World Symphony” — Dvorák’s piece stands as an homage to America inspired by the rhythms of Native American music, African American spirituals, and the wide-open spaces. Beloved the world over, a recording of the symphony accompanied Neil Armstrong and the crew of Apollo 11 as they set off to explore the new world of the lunar surface. * MSO Premiere Dvorak Symphony No. 9 - Allegro con fuoco Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel Contact : Gallo Center Phone : 209-338-2100 Email : Web Site : galloarts.org