"As we reach the end of the year, I want to thank you for all of your support of our wide-ranging virtual activities thus far. We have heard enthusiastic reception from many of you for our streamed concerts, conversations with musicians, and the educational work our musicians have been involved with.

It is the knowledge of your commitment to live musical performance, your enjoyment of music even in virtual form, and your heartfelt generosity that has kept me and my colleagues optimistic and forward looking during this time. We will get through this challenge and emerge a stronger organization and orchestra thanks to you."

Martha Gilmer, San Diego Symphony CEO

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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Will the 21/22 programming be the same as the 20/21 programming?

While some of the guest artists who were scheduled to perform in the 20/21 season may join us for our 21/22 season, the programs will be different. We anticipate sharing the 21/22 season programming with you in April 2021, at which time you will have the opportunity to make changes to your subscription.

What is happening for the second half of the 2020-21 season?

Based on local conditions and San Diego County Health Dept. recommendations, we have now decided to cancel the second half of the 2020-21 season.

Can I get an account credit or refund instead of the 21/22 subscription?

Yes, you can request to donate, receive an account credit or refund for your 20/21 subscription instead of having that subscription automatically moved to the 21/22 season. (If we do not hear from you, we will assume you wish your funds to stay on account for 21/22.) Even if you request a refund or to donate your ticket funds, if you later decide to return for the 21/22 season, we will keep your original seats reserved on your account for renewal and just bill you for the balance due at the new Spring 2021 deadline.

We hope you will keep your subscription with us to offset the financial impact of COVID-19 on the San Diego Symphony. By keeping your subscription in 21/22, you will retain your seats for what will be a joy-filled return to Copley Symphony Hall, while keeping the San Diego Symphony strong until we are able to earn ticket revenue once more.

What about tickets to special concerts that I added to my subscription?

You may donate, credit your account or request a refund for any tickets or concerts added to your subscription. (Again, if we do not hear from you, we will simply put your funds on account for use in 21/22.)

Who can I speak to about my tickets?

Our ticketing staff are here to answer any questions you may have and guide you through this process. Please contact us by email at tickets@sandiegosymphony.org or by phone at 619.235.0804 between 10am and 6pm Monday through Friday. Due to heavy phone volume and reduced staff, we encourage you to contact us by email to avoid experiencing longer than normal wait times.

What is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra doing during this time?

While our venues – Copley Symphony Hall at Jacob’s Music Center, and The Shell^SM – are closed, we continue to connect with our audiences through a variety of digital programs and the sharing of socially distanced performances by our musicians on social media. In April we launched a dedicated webpage called Symphony Stream to gather all of the virtual content available.

In addition, we have already begun to safely gather ensembles of musicians together to perform, and have successfully presented online performances the last few months that you may access for a limited time for free. Other online performance productions are being planned for Spring 2021.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic closed Copley Symphony Hall at Jacobs Music Center’s doors to audiences in March 2020, the San Diego Symphony has continuously prioritized the health and safety of our musicians, staff, and you the audience, as well as our social responsibility. Even though we will not be able to have our planned concerts with live audiences for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, we are committed to continuing to produce virtual content so that you can continue to experience our musicians and guest artists performing together for you in the comfort and safety of your home.

From January to May 2021, the San Diego Symphony will release monthly orchestral virtual concerts featuring Music Director Rafael Payare and our San Diego Symphony musicians. While performances will not have an in-person audience until San Diego County and the State of California announce it is safe to do so, monthly concerts will be live-streamed for at-home viewing launching in January 2021. Additional details about the series, including dates and programs, will be announced in early January.

In creating these virtual performances, we are committed to the highest safety standards for our musicians, our guest artists and the staff members that support these efforts including standards of air filtration and exchange, separation between musicians on stage and in their entrance and exit of the facility, and many other considerations. We are working with health professionals and national studies to create the safest protocol for the production of these concerts.

Until San Diego Symphony’s return to the physical and digital stage this January, viewers can experience online a collection of previously shared performances on Symphony Stream. Audiences can explore music clips, rebroadcasts, and the orchestra’s in-depth conversations between San Diego Symphony musicians and CEO Martha Gilmer in the weekly “Lunch & Listen” video series which also features short, solo performances.

While we await the happy occasion of our reunion, we hope you’ll continue to find comfort in the virtual performances we are able to present. Don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay connected with us and for updates on virtual concerts as we schedule them.

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Here is a list of the concerts from the back half of Season 2020-21 that we have now officially canceled:

JACOBS MASTERWORKS
(JAN/FEB/MAR/APR/MAY NOW Concerts Canceled)

FRI JAN 15, 8PM | SUN JAN 17, 2PM
BECOME DESERT & STRAVINSKY'S FIREBIRD

SAT JAN 23, 8PM | SUN JAN 24, 2PM
WATER CONCERTO & SCHEHERAZADE

FRI JAN 29, 8PM | SAT JAN 30, 8PM
HUMANS & NATURE: MAHLER'S SONG OF THE EARTH

FRI FEB 5, 8PM | SUN FEB 7, 2PM
BEETHOVEN & RACHMANINOFF

FRI FEB 26, 8PM | SAT FEB 27, 8PM | SUN FEB 28, 2PM
SCOTTISH FANTASY & PEER GYNT

SAT MAR 6, 8PM | SUN MAR 7, 2PM
GABRIELI, DVORAK, MOZART

FRI MAR 12, 8PM | SAT MAR 13, 8PM
PAYARE CONDUCTS LISZT & BARTOK

SAT MAR 20, 8PM | SUN MAR 21, 2PM
PAYARE, ROSCHMANN, DEBUSSY

FRI APR 9, 8PM | SAT APR 10, 8PM | SUN APR 11, 2PM
RACHMANINOFF'S SYMPHONIC DANCES

FRI APR 16, 8PM | SAT APR 17, 8PM
BRAHMS' GERMAN REQUIEM

FRI MAY 7, 8PM | SAT MAY 8, 8PM | SUN MAY 9, 2PM
HANDEL'S WATER MUSIC & MUSIC FOR THE ROYAL FIREWORKS

FRI MAY 14, 8PM | SUN MAY 16, 2PM
PAYARE CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY

FRI MAY 21, 8PM | SAT MAY 22, 8PM | SUN MAY 23, 2PM
SEASON FINALE: PAYARE & WEILERSTEIN

Spring 2021 Concerts from other series which remain Canceled:

SAT JAN 9, 8PM (Broadway)
PATTI LUPONE: DON’T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY

SAT FEB 6, 8PM (Jazz)
JAZZ TRUMPET MASTERS

SUN FEB 14, 2PM (Family)
ORCHESTRA AS ECOSYSTEM

FRI FEB 19, 8PM (Special)
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

SAT FEB 20, 8PM (Jazz)
FRANK & ELLA

SAT MAR 27, 8PM (Jazz)
DIZ ‘N BIRD – THE QUINTET: JAZZ AT MASSEY HALL

SUN APR 25, 2PM (Family)
SYMPHONY IN SPACE

SAT MAY 1, 7:30PM (Film)
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT