Violinist Augustin Hadelich on Sibelius Violin Concerto

"From the first time I heard it, I found this piece so exciting and so passionate. It instantly became one of my favorites and that has never changed.   Initially, I was mostly enthusiastic about the virtuosic and beautiful solo part...

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Music Connects: San Diego Symphony in Health and Wellness

With a growing understanding of music’s profound influence on wellbeing, orchestras are finding meaningful roles in addressing community health needs. Over the last few years, the San Diego Symphony has been stepping into this new territory with Music Connects chamber concerts. These programs go b...

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Every Note on a Steinway: The San Diego Symphony’s Celebration of the Piano

This season, the San Diego Symphony celebrates the piano in all its glory — from Brahms’s Romantic passion and Chopin’s lyricism to Beethoven’s timeless grandeur, Ravel’s shimmering color, and the bold, contemporary voices of Jimmy López and John Adams. At the heart of this journey is our partnersh...

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Musician Spotlight: Lily Josefsberg, Piccolo and Flute

Lily Josefsberg was appointed piccolo and third flute of the San Diego Symphony in January 2022, having previously held the same position with the South Dakota Symphony. Originally from Ridgewood, New Jersey, Lily earned her Master’s of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma in piccolo performance...

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