Musician Spotlight: Julie Smith Phillips, Principal Harp

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony

Originally from Nebraska, I started playing the harp at age 11 after first seeing the instrument casually at a …
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Why you should experience Mahler's "Epic" Second Symphony with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

EPIC! 

The thrilling symphonies of Gustav Mahler, one of the greatest of all orchestral composers, dare us to use the most extreme adjectives to describe them:

Vast!
Gigantic!
Thundering!
Overwhelming …

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Donor Spotlight: Kristin and Christopher Seeger

San Diego has many iconic attractions for visitors and locals alike, from its long sandy beaches and calm sunny weather to its world-renowned zoo and surrounding Balboa Park. For Kristin …

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Musician Spotlight: San Diego Symphony Violinist Zou Yu and the Art of Teaching Music

"Teaching is important to me because it allows me to share the joy and beauty of music with the next generation. Music has had a profound impact on my life …

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