San Diego Symphony: Inaugural Season 2020 at The Shell

Welcome to The Shell™, San Diego Symphony’s permanent outdoor home and one-of-a-kind waterfront venue!

This summer, San Diego’s favorite music tradition will transform into an epic experience.

Unparalleled sound. Cinematic views from any seat. Fresh, gourmet fare. Performances that will light up the sky.

A gift to the community, San Diego Symphony’s stunning new venue — awe inspiring stage meets public park — will elevate your concert experience. Enjoy unforgettable concerts throughout the year, featuring our worldclass orchestra and extraordinary artists from across the musical spectrum.

Don’t miss The Shell’s inaugural season — subscribe today and secure your seats!

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The new sound of san diego

Not Our First Goat Rodeo

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STAR-FILLED NIGHTS

Superstars and superior sound unite at The Shell.

The Shell’s inaugural summer lineup takes the Symphony’s already beloved presentations to new heights, showcasing a stunning breadth and quality of artists including our wonderful orchestra, Music Director Rafael Payare, and superstars from pop, jazz, Broadway, classical, and other genres.

The unique stage design and spectacular concert shell are further enhanced by cutting edge sound technology. The highly-nuanced system, combined with newly terraced seating, will provide audiences with spectacular sound and cinematic views from all seat locations at the venue. Everything you need to Find Your Music™.

DON’T MISS THE SHELL’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED INAUGURAL WEEKEND WITH CONCERTS JULY 10, 11, AND 12!

Add them to your season today – see pp. 5-6.

Rafael Payare

Joshua Bell

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Inaugural Weekend

Add these events to your subscription today!

Rafael Payare

Don't miss this three night extravaganza celebrating the launch of The Shell!

Over a star-studded weekend of festivities, The Shell will be revealed to the world. Experience the power of the San Diego Symphony and the versatility of its stunning new venue in three distinct concerts spanning classical, Broadway, and contemporary music. Be there for every moment of this historic start to The Shell’s first season.

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Jennifer Hudson

Ali Stroker

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JUL 10

Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Alisa Weilerstein

Opening Night! Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony Special start time to be announced

Hosted by Ali Stroker | Directed by Gary Griffin Special guests: Alisa Weilerstein, cello, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano, and more.

Our orchestra shines bright on this celebratory occasion – the first concert ever at The Shell – and will be joined by extraordinary artists including Jean-Yves Thibaudet performing Gershwin’s triumphant Concerto in F, plus our gleeful host, Tony®Awardwinning star Ali Stroker of Broadway’s Oklahoma!

Upgrade your experience with a special pre-concert reception, elevated culinary selections curated by chef Richard Blais, premier seats, and much more!

Packages start at $1,250 per ticket* INQUIRIES: specialevents@sandiegosymphony.org | 619.615.3906 *Proceeds benefit the San Diego Symphony’s artistic, learning, and community engagement programs.

A portion of each ticket may be tax deductible.

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JUL 11

The BEST OF BROADWAY Conducted by Rob Fisher | Directed by Gary Griffin | Hosted by Chita Rivera and Len Cariou Special guests: Robert Fairchild, Christian Hoff, Rebecca Luker, Bianca Marroquín, James Monroe Iglehart, Patina Miller, Ali Stroker, and more.

The second night of our launch festivities brings the sights, sounds and enchantment of Broadway to The Shell, featuring our orchestra with an outstanding lineup including Tony® Winners and nominees performing the greatest hits from the Great White Way!

SUN

JUL 12

JENNIFER HUDSON WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY A two-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award®-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson brings her talent to The Shell for the tour-de-force, finale of our inaugural weekend. This one-night-only performance featuring Hudson’s soulful and powerful voice paired with the orchestra will ensure an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime evening at The Shell.

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get to know

the shell

Where nature meets culture — a public park and concert venue all in one!

The Shell is a complete experience, both entertaining and enriching, elevated by the synergy of music, sound, architecture, and food. But there’s so much more! You’ll enjoy stunning, panoramic views of the waterfront and downtown skyline. The scenic sunset steps and patios overlook a large, beautifully landscaped (and drought tolerant) public park. Improved amenities include plentiful lighting and brand new restrooms. The expanded public promenade winds around the venue, highlighting spaces for everyone to enjoy. We are proud to bring you a world-class destination which is all San Diego at its heart.

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UNWIND

Enjoy all that Finest City Eats at The Shell has to offer, including more space to sit and enjoy a meal with friends before the performance!

Gather with friends and family for a concert or in the large, beautifully landscaped park, open during non-concert hours.

listen

behold

Soak in the music from the world’s finest performers and unparalleled acoustics, outstanding from any seat.

Take in the awe-inspiring views of the bay and skyline, bask in the glow of the sunset, clink your glasses and count your stars!

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A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

Enjoy Finest City Eats at The Shell!

Take your concert experience to the next level when you dig into the many delicious food and drink options at The Shell. Finest City Eats promises unprecedented variety for everyone to enjoy.

Celebrity chef Richard Blais is back with a new menu for Blais by the Bay, and his signature picnic baskets. Expanded offerings across the venue reflect San Diego’s diverse foodscape including partnerships with Urban Kitchen, Biga, Lola 55, Achilles Coffee, Bread & Cie, and many more.

DINNER PRE-ORDERS BEGIN IN LATE SPRING! Details to follow.

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• Best available seats* • Easy ticket exchange with no fee • Priority access to any concerts not in your package, including Inaugural Weekend, Special Concerts, concerts not on your series, and pre-sales for any concerts added to the season • First access to seat upgrades when available *Friday/Saturday Panorama buyers will be seated before Friday/Saturday Sunset and Starlight buyers.

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• Subscriber pricing all season – the guaranteed lowest prices for tickets in your package and for any added concerts • One low $10 handling fee per subscription order • 10% discount on The Shell merchandise

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Subscribe today and get preferred seating for The Shell’s inaugural season! In addition to a great blend of concerts, you’ll receive other prime benefits like the best seats at the lowest prices, easy ticket exchange, and much more.

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• Dedicated Subscriber Customer Support, to ensure you have a premium experience every step of the way • Skip the line! Your subscription tickets will be mailed before the season begins • And remember, easy ticket exchange with no fee

Concert prices within each series vary. Should you choose to exchange your subscription tickets into another performance, there may be a ticket price differential.

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Panorama series 7 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

Get the most out of your summer at The Shell! Our most wide-ranging series feature an eclectic mix of genres and artists for everyone to enjoy.

Fridays jul 17

Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice and the Violin with the San Diego Symphony

World-renowned violinist Joshua Bell reinterprets some of classical music’s best-loved vocal songs and operatic arias from Vivaldi and Puccini, to Piazzolla and Bernstein.

Soprano Larisa Martínez joins Bell and the San Diego Symphony to propel these beguiling melodies to new musical heights.

jul 31

Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana

FIREWORKS

Broadway’s Cinderella (Laura Osnes) and her most charming prince (Santino Fontana) are reunited to sing Broadway’s most romantic songs with the San Diego Symphony. Led by Tony® Award-winning conductor Ted Sperling, this night will fulfill all your heart’s desires.

AUG 7

The Princess Bride in Concert Conducted by David Newman

As you wish...we’re presenting one of the most beloved films of all time! The artistry of the San Diego Symphony brings to life Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score as this epic fairy tale unfolds on the big screen. Rob Reiner’s '80s cult classic will have you quoting the many hilarious lines delivered by the all-star cast. Missing this cinematic concert experience would be inconceivable!

AUG 14 Bernadette Peters

with the San Diego Symphony

FIREWORKS

One of Broadway’s most critically acclaimed performers, Golden Globe® and Tony® Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters joins the San Diego Symphony for an evening of show-stopping musical numbers.

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Larisa Martínez

The Princess Bride In Concert

Bernadette Peters

AUG 21 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi (1983) sees Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia, joined by Yoda and the Ewoks in an adventure across the galaxy as Darth Vader prepares to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Watch the complete film unfold on the screen as the San Diego Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live.

AUG 28 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman, conducted by Rob Fisher

FIREWORKS

Composer Jerry Herman lit up Broadway with the music and lyrics he created for classic shows like Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. Join us for an evening of Broadway stars as they pay tribute to Jerry Herman.

Sep 11

The Music of Selena

with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Lawrence Loh

FIREWORKS

In this unforgettable and emotional tribute, the San Diego Symphony celebrates the life and legacy of the “Queen of Tejano Music” Selena Quintanilla. Award-winning, sensational vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez performs iconic hits with full orchestra like “Dreaming of You,” “Oh! Gran Dios,” “No Me Queda Más,” and “I Could Fall in Love.”

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Santino Fontana

Panorama series 7 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

Get the most out of your summer at The Shell! Our most wide-ranging series feature an eclectic mix of genres and artists for everyone to enjoy.

Saturdays jul 18

Maxwell with the San Diego Symphony

conducted by Steven Reineke

FIREWORKS

Soul star Maxwell presents "A Night at the Symphony" featuring the world-class musicians of the San Diego Symphony, along with veterans of his longtime band performing re-imagined orchestral versions of his R&B hits, including "Ascension," "Pretty Wings," and the recent "Lake by the Ocean."

AUG 1

Smokey Robinson*

AUG 8

Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony

FIREWORKS

As a co-creator of the Motown sound, Smokey Robinson continues to thrill soldout audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing, and profound sense of lyric. The sweet grooves of songs like “Shop Around,” “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” and “Ooo, Baby Baby,” will throw you back to the heart of 1960’s pop, soul, and R&B.

Conducted by Andy Einhorn

FIREWORKS

The New York Times calls Tony®, Grammy®, and Emmy® Award-winner Audra McDonald “a one-of-a-kind musical super-talent.” Her luminous soprano voice and incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling is paired with the San Diego Symphony in a night filled with music from Broadway and beyond.

AUG 15 Sergio mendES with the San Diego Symphony CONDUCTED BY SEAN O'LOUGHLIN

FIREWORKS

Viva Brasil! The Latin music legend returns for a night of bossa nova & samba together with popular music themes and timeless hits like "Mas Que Nada!"

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Laura Osnes

Audra McDonald

Maxwell

AUG 22 NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO* FEATURING YO-YO MA, STUART DUNCAN, EDGAR MEYER, AND CHRIS THILE WITH GUEST AOIFE O’DONOVAN

An astounding group of virtuosos—Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass, and Chris Thile on mandolin—reunite live for the first time in nearly a decade. Joined by featured vocalist Aoife O’Donovan, the lively talents of these exceptional artists come together on stage to create a singular sound that’s composed, part improvised, and uniquely American—music so complex to pull off that the group likens it to a goat rodeo, airplane pilots’ nickname for a situation in which many different things need to go right to avoid disaster. In the words of the Los Angeles Times, this concert presents “unlikely musicians on unlikely instruments in concerts … that [are] part blues, part bluegrass and a smidgen of Bach.” Hang on to your seats as the music transports you to magical heights with heart-rending ballads and Americana energy!

AUG 29 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman, conducted by Rob Fisher

FIREWORKS

Composer Jerry Herman lit up Broadway with the music and lyrics he created for classic shows like Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage aux Folles. Join us for an evening of Broadway stars as they pay tribute to Jerry Herman.

Sep 12 Crowded House*

FIREWORKS

Don’t dream it’s over! Iconic Australian rock band Crowded House reunites for the first time in more than 10 years for their American tour. They’ll rock The Shell with hits like "Don’t Dream It’s Over," "Something So Strong," "Better Be Home Soon," and more.

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Crowded House

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Sunset series

For the busy music lover, our four and three concert series offer variety and flexibility.

4 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted. For full concert descriptions, please see Panorama Series. (Pages 13-16).

Fridays jul 17

Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice and the Violin

AUG 7

The Princess Bride in Concert Conducted by David Newman

with the San Diego Symphony

AUG 14 Bernadette Peters with the San Diego Symphony AUG 28 A Celebration of Broadway Legend Jerry Herman conducted by Rob Fisher

Saturdays jul 18 Maxwell with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Steven Reineke AUG 8 Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Andy Einhorn

AUG 22 NOT OUR FIRST GOAT RODEO* FEATURING YO-YO MA,

STUART DUNCAN, EDGAR MEYER, AND CHRIS THILE WITH GUEST AOIFE O’DONOVAN

sep 12 crowded house*

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starlight series 3 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted. For full concert descriptions, please see Panorama Series. (Pages 13-16).

Fridays jul 31 Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances

with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana

AUG 21 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon

SEP 11 The Music of Selena with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Lawrence Loh

Saturdays AUG 1

Smokey robinson*

AUG 15 Sergio Mendes

with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Sean O'Loughlin

AUG 29 A Celebration of Broadway

Legend Jerry Herman

Sergio Mendes

Smokey Robinson

conducted by Rob Fisher *The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Not Our First Maxwell Goat Rodeo

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Stay Classical Series 3 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

Unwind your mind as the San Diego Symphony, joined by renowned conductors and artists, performs iconic classical works as the sun sets over the bay.

AUG 2

Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony

Get swept away by some of classical music's most enduring melodies as Music Director Rafael Payare leads the San Diego Symphony for the opening concert of the Classical series.

AUG 16 Beethoven by the Bay

Conducted by Aram Demirjian

Revel in the glorious sounds of Beethoven as music swells against the beauty of the night sky. The San Diego Symphony, conducted by Aram Demirjian, pays its annual tribute to Beethoven in a concert of some of his greatest works, including Symphony No. 5.

Sep 13 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular Conducted by Gemma New

Our classical series comes to a dazzling end with our crowd-pleasing annual Tchaikovsky concert led by conductor Gemma New. Delight in the grand finale: the 1812 Overture complete with booming cannons and a sparkling fireworks display over the San Diego Bay!

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San Diego Symphony

Jazz @ the Shell 4 CONCERTS

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

Gilbert Castellanos returns for his 5th year as curator of the Symphony’s popular jazz series.

Enjoy a wide-range of styles all season long!

Bobby McFerrin

JUL 30 Summertime: A Jazz Tribute to Porgy & Bess*

George & Ira Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess proved to be a rich mining ground for post-1950 jazz artists, including Miles Davis. Join trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos as he and the KSDS Jazz Orchestra pay tribute to Miles Davis and Gil Evans' critically acclaimed version. Hear favorites like "Summertime," "It Ain’t Necessarily So," "I Loves You, Porgy,” and “Bess, You is My Woman Now," and more.

AUG 13 Brian Newman*

Jazz isn’t what it used to be, but for trumpeter and vocalist Brian Newman, that’s entirely the point. Newman busts the art form out of its constraints, to allow the jazz influences of Miles Davis and Chet Baker to find room with his love of rock bands such as Nirvana, Beck, and Thin Lizzy.

McFerrin* sep 10 Bobby Hailed as “one of the world’s most famous vocal chameleons” by The New York Times, Bobby McFerrin delivers a transcendent experience in live music. Truly a genre unto himself, McFerrin is a master of spontaneity, vocal ingenuity, and musical and spiritual openness.

Don’t worry, you’ll be happy.

OCT 1

Pat Metheny Side-Eye

with James Francies & Marcus Gilmore* The jazz guitar virtuoso returns for an unforgettable evening of music from across his career and a new playing environment called “Side-Eye” featuring a rotating cast of new and upcoming musicians who have particularly caught Pat Metheny’s interest along the way.

Pat Metheny

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Brian Newman

Special Concerts The Shell features a large selection of concerts for you to enjoy. Add them to your subscription today for the best seats and pricing. Use your priority benefit before they’re snapped up by the general public!

All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

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Gladys Knight

July MON

jul 13

the beach boys*

SUN

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE performs Pink Floyd’s The Wall*

jul 19

With dozens of their chart-topping anthems of American youth – including “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “I Get Around,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun” – The Beach Boys bring their “Good Vibrations” to The Shell.

The number one-selling album of the 70’s, Pink Floyd’s The Wall comes alive on stage as Classic Albums Live takes this iconic album and recreates it note for note, cut for cut.

TUE

Knight with special guest Joss Stone* jul 28 Gladys The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight joins forces with Joss Stone’s lustrous vocals for a soulful evening of R&B classics like “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “Since You’ve Been Gone.”

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd’s The Wall

Special Concerts

Add these concerts to your subscription today for the best seats and pricing. Use your priority benefit before they’re snapped up by the general public! All concerts start at 7:30pm unless noted.

August THU

AUG 20 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In Concert conducted by Christopher Dragon

In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi (1983) sees Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia and co. joined by Yoda and the Ewoks in an adventure across the galaxy as Darth Vader prepares to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. Watch the complete film unfold on the screen as the San Diego Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live.

SUN

Along: the Music of Stevie Wonder* Aug 23 Sing You get to belt out your favorite Stevie Wonder hits like “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” and “My Cherie Amour” in this joyous sing-along concert. Composer and producer Ray Chew, music director of Dancing with the Stars and other hit programs, leads this jubilant celebration of an iconic music superstar.

SUN

Aug 30 The Finest Hour: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Music That Ended WWII* Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds & Hot Club of Cowtown

Acoustic-blues ensemble Davina & The Vagabonds and Gypsy-jazz-swing band Hot Club of Cowtown take us back to 1945 when European jazz, Western swing, blues, and pop energized dance halls and radio waves. Enjoy the songs of Billie Holiday, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and more, conjuring the exquisite “Finest Hour” of American musical history.

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Davina and The Vagabonds

Ray Chew

September FRI

SEP 4

SAT

SEP 5

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert

The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! A live symphonic orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score as the film is projected onto a high-definition screen that puts you in the middle of the action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness Harry and his friends face off for the last time against their foes.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s20)

SUN

Sep 6

Music of the Knights

with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Stuart Chafetz

A thrilling orchestral celebration of three of Britain’s legendary songwriters honors their lasting musical influence with songs like Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Memory" and "Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina," Sir Elton John's "Crocodile Rock," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Your Song" and Sir Paul McCartney’s "Yesterday," "Maybe I'm Amazed," and many more!

TUE

Sep 29 Aida Cuevas w/ Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán & Mariachi Los Camperos*

Aida Cuevas sings traditional Mexican songs as only the very best can: with grace, charisma, and fiery passion. Dubbed “The Queen of Mariachi” for her mastery of the form, she has been a star both in her home country and on the world stage for more than four decades.

Mariachi Los Camperos opens the performance, followed by Cuevas and her band Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán paying tribute to the dazzling music of Mexico.

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Hot Club of Cowtown

2020

SEASON OVERVIEW JULY FRI

JUL 10 TIME TBA

SAT

JUL 11 7:30PM

SUN

JUL 12 7:30PM

TUE

JUL 28 7:30PM

Opening Night! Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony SPECIAL CONCERT

The BEST OF BROADWAY with the San Diego Symphony, conducted by Rob Fisher

THU

JUL 13 7:30PM

JUL 17 7:30PM

SAT

JUL 18 7:30PM

SUN

JUL 19 7:30PM

FRI

Ted Sperling’s Broadway Romances

JUL 31 7:30PM

with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana

SPECIAL CONCERT

AUGUST

Jennifer Hudson

with the San Diego Symphony SPECIAL CONCERT

The Beach Boys*

AUG 1 7:30PM

Smokey Robinson*

SPECIAL CONCERT

Joshua Bell & Larisa Martínez: Voice & the Violin with the San Diego Symphony

AUG 2 7:30PM

FRI

AUG 7 MAXWELL with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Steven Reineke

7:30PM

SAT

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PerformS Pink floyd's The wall* SPECIAL CONCERT

AUG 8 7:30PM

THU

AUG 13 7:30PM

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SPECIAL CONCERT

Summertime: A Jazz Tribute to Porgy & Bess*

7:30PM

SUN FRI

with special guest Joss Stone*

JUL 30

SAT MON

Gladys Knight

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Rafael Payare Conducts the San Diego Symphony The Princess Bride In Concert Conducted by David Newman

Audra McDonald with the San Diego Symphony, Conducted by Andy Einhorn Brian Newman*

Audra McDonald

Chita Rivera

Joss Stone Smokey Robinson

FRI

AUG 14

Bernadette Peters

7:30PM

with the San Diego Symphony

SAT

Sergio Mendes

AUG 15 7:30PM

SUN

AUG 16 7:30PM

with the San Diego Symphony conducted by Sean O'Loughlin

Beethoven by the Bay

Conducted by Aram Demirjian

THURS & FRI

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi — In

7:30PM

SPECIAL CONCERT THURSDAY

AUG 20 & 21 Concert, Conducted by Christopher Dragon SAT

AUG 22 7:30PM

SAT

AUG 23 7:30PM

Not Our First Goat Rodeo*

Featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan with guest Aoife O'Donovan

Sing Along: the Music of Stevie Wonder* SPECIAL CONCERT

FRI & SAT

AUG 28 & 29 A Celebration of Broadway Legend 7:30PM

SUN

AUG 30 7:30PM

Jerry Herman, Conducted by Rob Fisher

The Finest Hour: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Music That Ended WWII* Featuring Davina and the Vagabonds & Hot Club of Cowtown SPECIAL CONCERT

*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

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Gemma New

The Princess Bride In Concert

SAT

SEP 12

SEPTEMBER FRI & SAT

SPECIAL CONCERTS

SEP 6 7:30PM

THU

SEP 10 7:30PM

SUN

SEP 13

1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular

7:30PM

Conducted by Gemma New

TUE

Aida Cuevas

Music of the Knights

SEP 29 7:30PM

with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Stuart Chafetz

Bobby McFerrin*

SEP 11 7:30PM

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With Mariachi Juvenil Tecatitlรกn & Mariachi Los Camperos* SPECIAL CONCERT

October

SPECIAL CONCERT

THU

OCT 1 7:30PM

FRI

Crowded House*

Harry Potter and the Deathly

SEP 4 & 5 Hallowsโ ข Part 2 In Concert 7:30PM SUN

7:30PM

Pat Metheny Side-Eye

with James Francies & Marcus Gilmore*

The Music of Selena

with the San Diego Symphony Conducted by Lawrence Loh

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*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

Rafael Payare Conducts The San Diego Symphony

Inaugural Weekend

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OPENING NIGHT! RAFAEL PAYARE CONDUCTS THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

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THE BEST OF BROADWAY WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

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JENNIFER HUDSON WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

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THE BEACH BOYS*

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL*

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GLADYS KNIGHT WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOSS STONE*

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STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — IN CONCERT, CONDUCTED BY CHRISTOPHER DRAGON

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SING ALONG: THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER*

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THE FINEST HOUR: CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MUSIC THAT ENDED WWII*

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 2 IN CONCERT

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MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, CONDUCTED BY STUART CHAFETZ

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AIDA CUEVAS W/ MARIACHI JUVENIL TECATITLÁN & MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS*

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*The San Diego Symphony does not appear as part of this concert.

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changing lives through music Learning and Community Engagement The San Diego Symphony offers the wonder of live music and transformative learning opportunities for people of all ages, with the intent of enriching lives and igniting passion for music and the arts. As part of the musical heart of San Diego, we strive to serve the culture and diverse populations of the region.

The Symphony’s Learning and Community Engagement initiatives introduce thousands of children, families and community members to classical music through live concert experiences, music making programs and other education-based activities. They help advance curiosity, understanding and a lifetime involvement and love of music.

Music Director Rafael Payare visits the San Diego Youth Symphony's Opus program in Chula Vista.

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A Gift for all of San Diego Through the dedication of many and a strong partnership with the Port of San Diego over the last 17 years, the Symphony is able to create The Shell, a unique and extraordinary space on the bay in San Diego. The Shell will be a place of convening and discovery, where San Diegans can come together to celebrate the beauty of music and nature. A space where the Symphony will expand its reach with new year-round community programming celebrating the vibrant and rich diversity of our city. It will serve as a magnificent welcoming venue for San Diegans and city visitors.

This project brings together iconic architecture, a state-of-the-art concert facility and an exceptional public setting. This new permanent outdoor waterfront venue is made possible through the extraordinary philanthropy of people like you.

Beautiful, unique spaces are known to transform cities in unimagined ways. Together, we invite you to join us as we forge a bright future for San Diego, its people and the orchestra. Become part of this luminous future. Enhance the lives of San Diegans and their visitors for generations to come.

Learn more at sandiegosymphony.org/Give S u bs c r i be to day ! | SA N D I EGO S HEL L . C O M

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