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Musician Spotlight: Greg Ochotorena

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Greg Ochotorena V, trombonist and music educator, is honored to join the San Diego Symphony as Acting Second Trombone.

Donor Spotlight: Lisa and Ben Arnold

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Musician Spotlight: Xian Zhuo, cello

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Born in Xiamen, China, Xian Zhuo began cello lessons with his father at age six and made his cello debut at the age of seven. Subsequently, he received professional education at the University of Southern California, Yale University, the Royal Northern College of Music and Shanghai Conservatory on full scholarships. His prominent artist teachers include Ralph Kirshbaum, Nathaniel Rosen, Aldo Parisot, Liwei Qin and Mei-Juan Liu. He also performed at master classes for Yo-Yo Ma, Mstislav Rostropovich, Anner Bylsma, Natalia Gutman, Trüls Mørk and Jian Wang. His goal is to share the beautiful musical fabric that he creates with audiences throughout the world. 

Composer Spotlight: San Diego Symphony interview with Tres minutos composer, Nicolás Lell Benavides

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The San Diego Symphony is continuing to share important stories of our region through its Currents Series, starting with Tres minutos on November 22 at 7:30 PM at Jacobs Music Center. This thought-provoking piece by composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and librettist Marella Martin Koch was inspired by a real program that reunites families separated by immigration policies at the U.S.-Mexico Border, but only for three minutes. 

San Diego Symphony Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

In celebration of Día de los Muertos, the San Diego Symphony has created some exciting events for the whole community. Most notably this year, the San Diego Symphony takes this celebration indoors to Jacobs Music Center for the first time in over 4 years. The newly transformed venue with its newly configured seating arrangements, acoustical improvements and remodeled and renovated facilities provide a unique and unparalleled experience that set a new standard for performance art in the city for both audience and artist alike. 

Musician Spotlight: Julie Smith Phillips, Principal Harp

Friday, September 27, 2024

1. Tell us about your journey to the San Diego Symphony: 

San Diego Symphony president & CEO, Martha Gilmer on Mahler

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

EPIC! 

Donor Spotlight: Kristin and Christopher Seeger

Thursday, August 29, 2024

San Diego has many iconic attractions for visitors and locals alike, from its long sandy beaches and calm sunny weather to its world-renowned zoo and surrounding Balboa Park. For Kristin and Christopher Seeger, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™, one of San Diego’s newest features, outshines them all. “We live in the Marina District and watched The Rady Shell being built,” said Kris. “We thought that this was going to be a treasure, and we wanted to be a part of it. And now it truly is a San Diego treasure!”

Musician Spotlight: San Diego Symphony Violinist Zou Yu and the Art of Teaching Music

Thursday, August 29, 2024

"Teaching is important to me because it allows me to share the joy and beauty of music with the next generation. Music has had a profound impact on my life, and through teaching, I can pass on that experience to others."