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...
Acclaimed German baritone Matthias Goerne—soloist in this weekend’s San Diego Symphony performances of Mahler’s The Boy’s Magic Horn (Des Knaben Wunderhorn)—is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers performing today. Renowned for his artistry across both the art song and operatic repertoire...
"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...
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...
