Martha Gilmer, president and CEO of the San Diego Symphony, has been named Musical America’s 2026 Impresario of the Year, a distinguished honor in the performing arts. As Musical America celebrates the 65th year of its awards program, this rare recognition honors Martha’s creativity, vision and...
Andrew Hayhurst celebrates a decade with the San Diego Symphony this year. Trained at the University of Michigan and Yale School of Music, he has performed with major ensembles including the Los Angeles Opera and LA Phil, recorded in Hollywood’s top studios, and appeared on national broadcasts. A...
A Season of Harmony and Giving
For Lisa and Michael, the holidays have always been about gathering close, not around the television, but around connection through live music.
Growing up in Tomales, a small Northern California town near Marin County, Lisa’s family did not own a TV, but inste...
The San Diego Symphony is delighted to announce the extension of Rafael Payare’s tenure as Music and Artistic Director through the 2028-29 season, marking 10 years of his transformative leadership at the helm. Since his arrival in 2019, Payare’s vision and artistry have elevated the Symphony’s exp...
