Where Music Speaks Beyond Words: Matthias Goerne on Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn

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...

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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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