Barbie the Movie in Concert: 9-year-old guest conductor to join symphony musician parents for a magical musical moment

San Diego (August 8) — The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is set to bring Barbie to life like never before with Barbie: The Movie in Concert on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This dazzling evening promises a one-of-a-kind blend of cinema and live music, as the record-breaking full-length feat...

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Musician Spotlight: Kate Hatmaker, violin

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony.   I’ve been playing the violin since I was three years old, so music has always been a part of my life...

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Musician Spotlight: Clint McLendon, trumpet

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony My journey to the San Diego Symphony was not a linear trajectory by any means, but one with many ups and downs. In middle school, l attended the Atlanta Trumpet Festival and got to meet and hear Chris Martin, who was the Principal Trumpet o...

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Musician Spotlight: John Degnan, French horn

John Degnan was appointed Second Horn of the San Diego Symphony in 2023. He has previously performed with many ensembles such as the Alabama Symphony, Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, Nashville Symphony and New World Symphony. When not performing onstage, you can catch John on a bike ride or...

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