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Donor Spotlight: Julia Brown

Monday, December 30, 2024

Julia Brown loves music…many kinds. As a girl, she took piano lessons…not long enough to become highly skilled, but long enough to develop appreciation for those who are. Julia has often said, “Every performer needs devoted fans. There’s never been doubt about which role the Good Lord intended for me!”

Musician Spotlight: Tiffany Wee, violin

Monday, December 23, 2024

Tiffany was born and raised in Redlands, California and joined the orchestra this past fall for the 2024-2025 season. Previously, Ms. Wee was a member of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with ensembles including the Pacific Symphony, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Norwalk Symphony Orchestra, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and Phoenix Orchestra of Boston.

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!