Gabriela Ortiz Named 2026 Classical Woman of the Year — A Celebrated Voice Returns to San Diego

Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz has been named Performance Today’s 2026 Classical Woman of the Year, a national recognition honoring her profound impact on contemporary classical music.   For the San Diego Symphony, this announcement resonates on a personal level.   Ortiz has built an ongoing arti...

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From "Time Out" to the “Emperor”: Piano Highlights in April

April at the San Diego Symphony shines a spotlight on the expressive power and versatility of the piano, as a remarkable lineup of artists explores the instrument’s voice across genres—from jazz to contemporary innovation, Romantic lyricism, and Beethovenian grandeur—all brought to life on the Symph...

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Musician Spotlight: Gerald Karni, 2025-2026 Conducting Fellow

Meet 2025-26 Conducting Fellow Gerald Karni   Born in 1996, Gerald Karni is an internationally acclaimed conductor and violist who has led performances at the Elbphilharmonie, with Lucerne Symphony, Belgrade Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic Ensemble, and he will debut this season with the Nurnber...

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The San Diego Symphony Inspires Future Artists at Canyon Crest Academy’s Career Month

San Diego Symphony's Diego Plata Speaks to High School Students about a Career in the ArtsHeld on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the panel brought together talented local artists and creative professionals to share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs with a captivated audience of high school student...

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