SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY SPECIAL EVENT PHOTOS

Here are some exciting photos from recent San Diego Symphony special events. Were you there? Find out how you can join us for upcoming special events by calling 619.615.3957, our "Special Events Hotline."

 

Symphony musicians Elizabeth Ashmead, Andrew Watkins and Leyla Zamora perform a trio at the “From Backstage to Onstage” donor event.

 

Symphony Donors gather for hors d’oeuvres in the Grosvenor Musicians Center during the “From Backstage to Onstage” special event.

 

The Grosvenor Family looks stunning in red at the 2011 Opus Gala.

 

Opus 2011 Guest Artist Jean-Yves Thibaudet relaxes at The University Club with Gala Guests and April Ellington, daughter of legendary musician Duke Ellington.

 

Centennial Chair Joyce Grosvenor and husband Craig enjoy the Tux N’ Tennies festivities.

 

Peace 'n Love at June 2011's Tux 'n Tennies Summer Bash!

 

Violinist Gil Shaham, Music Director Jahja Ling and (his) wife Jessie Chang meet Guest Artist sponsor Helga Moore for a backstage toast on the final Centennial Season weekend.

 

Beautiful hats were on display for May's "Run for the Roses" fundraising event for the Symphony at the Del Mar Racetrack. Participants cheered on their favorite 3-year-old thoroughbreds during the Kentucky Derby simulcast.

 

Partners sit side-by-side with their Players on stage at the recent Partner with a Player Dinner and Concert.

 

 

Attending the recent Partner with a Player Dinner and Concert are  esteemed donor and Partner with a Player Audrey Geisel with Music Director Jahja Ling (l) and Alex Butterfield (r).

 

Attending the dinner before the onstage Partner with a Player "Side by Side" concert event is Music Director Jahja Ling surrounded by various Symphony musicians and Partners. 

 

Orchestra members Benjamin Jaber, Sarah Skuster, Andrea Overturf, John Wilds, Michael Priddy, Kyle Covington at the home of new Symphony Stars member, Sylvia Bendelstein (pictured fourth from left). Mrs. Bendelstein graciously hosted the "Musicians Cook For The Stars" luncheon and recital on Feb. 23rd. At this annual event, Symphony musicians (led by trumpeter and "head chef" John Wilds) prepare and serve a gourmet lunch for Stars members followed by a musical performance.

 

Symphony patrons strike a pose with renowned pianist Lang Lang at a post-concert champagne toast.

 

 

Guests enjoying some delicious cupcakes at a Symphony reception for pianist Emanuel Ax.

 

Irwin and Joan Jacobs, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Iris & Matthew Strauss at the post-concert champagne toast with Broadway sensation Brian Stokes Mitchell, our Holiday Pops guest artist.

 

Dakota, Joyce, Tristan, Craig and Rachel Grosvenor enjoying the festivities at the Symphony's Opus Centennial Gala.

 

Maestro Jahja Ling, Chris Grosuch, Larry Grundy, Wendel Shoberg, Peter Crotty, Bob Knight, and Ward Gill, enjoyed a recent Post Concert Champagne Toast to the revived Symphony Hall Pipe Organ after its appearance on Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrons enjoyed the concert festivities and post-concert cupcakes at the Symphony's free People's Choice concert on December 4th.   

 

 

Symphony Board Member Bill Walton having a ball hosting the Symphony's free People's Choice concert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At last May's Partner With A Player event, Partners join "their" musicians on stage for an unforgettable concert experience at Symphony Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flutist James Galway make a toast in the Revelle Room after his successful opening performance of San Diego Symphony's 2010-2011 Jacobs Masterworks season.