Why you should experience Mahler's "Epic" Second Symphony with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

EPIC!  The thrilling symphonies of Gustav Mahler, one of the greatest of all orchestral composers, dare us to use the most extreme adjectives to describe them: Vast!Gigantic!Thundering!Overwhelming!Colossal!   A dozen or so heroic musical canvases, each lasting over an hour and composed in a little ...

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Donor Spotlight: Kristin and Christopher Seeger

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. ...

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

"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. " A native of Shanghai, China, Zou Yu completed her musical education at Ober...

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Special Feature: Cellist Marcia Bookstein on Retirement from the San Diego Symphony

"If I could have been transported to my seat in the orchestra magically, without schlepping a twenty-pound cello (includes the case, I finally weighed it a couple of months ago), I'd still be playing.   I just got tired. I also wanted to spend more time with my dogs and husband...

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