Special Feature: Cellist Marcia Bookstein on Retirement from the San Diego Symphony

"If I could have been transported to my seat in the orchestra magically, without schlepping a twenty-pound cello (includes the case, I finally weighed it a couple of months ago), I'd still be playing.   I just got tired. I also wanted to spend more time with my dogs and husband...

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Musician Spotlight: Cherry Yeung, Associate Principal Second Violin

Cherry Yeung is a violinist born and raised in Hong Kong. Winning her first job at one of the major orchestras in the United States at the age of 21, Ms. Yeung is now the Associate Principal Second Violin of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra...

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Donor Spotlight: Susan and Peter Mallory

Susan and Peter Mallory keep a busy schedule, splitting their time between San Diego and South New Jersey, yet they remain deeply engaged in their communities and passions. Susan, a native San Diegan and former financial services executive and commercial banker, now serves on the boards of several ...

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Musician Spotlight: Nathan Walhout, Cello

Cellist Nathan Walhout joined the San Diego Symphony in 2020. Prior to starting with the Symphony, Mr. Walhout was pursuing his Master’s degree at Rice University studying with Brinton Smith...

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