Acclaimed Spanish composer and film orchestrator Oscar Navarro will be attending the American premier of his work “Noah’s Ark” at the Downey Theater, October 22, 2011, to hear it performed by the Downey Symphony Orchestra. According to Music Director Sharon Lavery, this first concert of the season, entitled ¡Fiesta!, was conceived as a celebration of California’s Latin heritage, and Navarro, who does film scoring as well as symphonic composition, was so moved that he wrote and dedicated a special overture for the orchestra. Preparation has been intense as the musicians rehearse to open the program with the world premier of this special dedication. Navarro, who makes his home in Madrid, describes the … Continue reading Spanish Composer to Attend American Premier at Downey Concert