San Diego Symphony Composer in Residence Jimmy López discussed the inspiration behind his trombone concerto Shift alongside dedicatee and soloist, Jörgen van Rijen.
Shift was co-commissioned by the San Diego, Rotterdam, and San Francisco symphonies. It is one of two pieces composed by López and co...
Members of the San Diego Symphony visited Mexico twice last week as the organization expands its international relationships through the Beyond Borders: North American Music Initiative. These visits were also in celebration of Centro Cultural Tijuana’s (CECUT) 44th anniversary celebration.
The S...
Southern California Armenian community member Vonnie Madigan also shares why the music of Aram Khachaturian—and violinist Sergey Khachatryan—hold a special place in her heart.
This weekend Sergey Khachatryan brings the abundantly catchy tunes and foot-tapping dance rhythms of Khachaturian’s Violin...
San Diego’s Musical Connections Across North America
San Diego knows something about borders.
The border with Mexico is a defining part of life here. Families, artists and communities have connections on both sides, and the region’s cultural life reflects that exchange...
