San Diego Symphony Explores Tragedy and Triumph Through Shostakovich and Beethoven!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Rafael Payare, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65 Beethoven’s explosively exhilarating First Symphony was written in the very last years of the 18th century, when Napoleon was first seizing control of France and setting out to conquer Austria and Italy. The music breathes the air of earth-shaking public events and an intense optimism for the future. Shostakovich composed his colossal Eighth Symphony in the depths of World War II, when the Battle of Stalingrad was raging and the future of...
San Diego Symphony Illuminates the Night with Mahler’s Epic Symphony No. 7!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Rafael Payare, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra MAHLER: Symphony No. 7 in E minor One of the greatest orchestral composers of all time, Gustav Mahler wrote symphonies which – as a later composer famously remarked – “sum up the whole history of music”. Rafael Payare is a passionate, renowned champion of Mahler and determined this composer should be central to the repertoire and mission of our San Diego Symphony Orchestra. In this concert, he reaches the epic Seventh Symphony, a huge cathedral of sound in five movements, which move from an eerie opening inspired by a trip...
San Diego Symphony Brings Animal Adventures to Life in Peter and the Wolf!
Peter and the Wolf (A Family Concert) ABOUT THE CONCERT TBD, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Flight of the Bumblebee” from Tale of Tsar Saltan DAVID MACKENZIE: Right Whale, Wrong Letter (World Premiere) GERSHWIN: Promenade (Walking the Dog) ANDERSON: The Waltzing Cat PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf Join the San Diego Symphony for a family-friendly concert that celebrates the beauty of the animal kingdom. Experience the buzz of "Flight of the Bumblebee", the grace of The Waltzing Cat, and Gershwin’s playful Promenade (Walking the Dog). Be among the first to hear the world premiere of Right Whale, Wrong Letter,...
San Diego Symphony Introduces Kids to the Beat with Clapping Music Percussion Show!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Get ready to stomp, clap, and groove as we dive into the rhythmic world of percussion! Featuring electrifying Clapping Music and an array of drums, cymbals, and marimbas. This interactive performance will have your little ones moving to the beat and making music of their own. Fun, lively, and unforgettable! AGE AND SEATING GUIDELINES Symphony Kids concerts are designed for children ages 0-5. All ages may attend this concert. Symphony Kids concerts feature General Admission seating. Tickets are required for all attendees, including Babes in arms. BUY TICKETS HERE....
Swoon to Jazz Greats with San Diego Symphony’s Songs for Lovers Experience!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Charles McPherson, saxophone Melissa Morgan, vocals Willie Jones III, drums Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet Additional artists to be announced Spend Valentine's Day with loved ones and the music of Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Clifford Brown, Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. BUY TICKET NOW! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! This performance is part of the Jazz @ The Jacobs Series. SEE ALL 2025-26 SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES
Experience Yefim Bronfman’s Masterful Piano Performance in San Diego!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Internationally recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists, Yefim Bronfman stands among a handful of artists regularly sought by festivals, orchestras, conductors and recital series. His commanding technique, power and exceptional lyrical gifts are consistently acknowledged by the press and audiences alike. Join him for an evening of piano favorites in this intimate recital. Please note: the San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. BUY TICKETS HERE. SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Fireworks and Emotion: Experience Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique” Live with San Diego Symphony Orchestra!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Nicholas Carter, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRITTEN: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op 33A RAVEL: Piano Concerto in G Major TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, “Pathétique” Three of the best-loved pieces in the symphonic repertoire come together in this concert which sweeps forward from the thrilling theatre of Benjamin Britten’s "Sea Interludes" from his opera Peter Grimes, depicting the changing colors, the play of light and the terrifying storms of the North Sea between the UK and Germany, to Ravel’s beloved G Major Piano Concerto, with its glittering...
Experience the Heart and Soul of Brahms in This Requiem Masterwork with San Diego Symphony!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Rafael Payare, conductor Julie Boulianne, soprano Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone San Diego Symphony Chorus San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS: A German Requiem (Ein deutsches Requiem), Op. 45 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th-century music but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover in...
Brahms’ Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 4: A Night of Passion and Power with San Diego Symphony!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Rafael Payare, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th-century music but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover...
Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 and Violin Concerto: A Journey Through Beauty and Brilliance with San Diego Symphony!
ABOUT THE CONCERT Rafael Payare, conductor Leonidas Kavakos, violin San Diego Symphony Orchestra BRAHMS Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 Brahms is not only one of the most famous and cherished composers in all of 19th-century music but an artist of rich and wonderful contradictions. A musical architect of incredible intellectual skill, he wrote music that tugs instinctively at every human heart. Anyone can listen to it and be deeply moved and captivated by it, but each of us will always find that there is more and more to discover...