Performances Magazine | San Diego Symphony, June 2023

John Legend

Earth, Wind & Fire

Diana Ross

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P1 Program

Cast, performances, who’s who, director’s notes, donors and more.

4 In the Wings

The world premiere of Love

All at La Jolla Playhouse; summer concerts at The Rady Shell; a new exhibit at Mingei International Museum; and more.

10 Feature: Mainly Mozart’s Big Festival

In its 35th anniversary year, the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival expands to two new La Jolla venues: The Conrad and Epstein Family Amphitheater.

13 Dining

Where to dine in S.D. in June, including Kinme Omakase, Mister A’s, Serea, Leave of Absence, Louisiana Purchase and Bun & Patti.

24 Parting Shot

The Flame of Friendship sculpture at the San Diego Convention Center, created by Mexican painter and sculptor Leonardo Nierman.

JUNE 2023

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A Meeting of the Wives

TONY AWARD-winning Broadway sensation

SIX The Musical arrives at the San Diego Civic Theatre, June 27-July 9. Presented in the form of a pop concert, the campy British musical comedy—with music, book and lyrics by Roby Marlow and Lucy Moss—introduces us to the six wives of Henry VIII, who go from tudor queens to pop icons. In a modern retelling (spanning 500 years), each wife tells her story to see who suffered the most at the hands of the notorious, ruthless King of England, who reigned in the 1500s. The “winner” of this makeshift competition of sorts gets to be the lead singer of the band. The seemingly outrageous plotline somehow works, further enhanced by an electric score. In fact, the Broadway album, SIX: Live on Opening Night, surpassed 6 million streams in its first month— debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard cast album charts. 1100 Third Ave., downtown, broadwaysd.com

The North American tour of SIX The Musical stops by San Diego Civic Theatre, June 27-July 9.

Well Stitched

A POWERFUL NEW exhibit is now on view at Mingei International Museum: 25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee. Guest curated by Korean-American fiber artist Jennifer Kim Sohn, it’s a community project that acknowledges each displaced person with a hand-sewn stitch—using estimates by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The show comprises 2,000 embroidered, hand-stitched muslin panels that combine to make 408 floor-to-ceiling flags. Sohn and a team of volunteers crowd-sourced 2,300 stitchers from 37 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Personal narratives are woven in throughout, bringing to light the humanity behind the numbers. The exhibit is on view through Oct. 15. 1439 El Prado, Balboa Park, mingei.org

June’s Must-See Shows

LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE presents the world premiere, Love All, June 3-July 2—centered on the triumphs and extraordinary life of iconic tennis star and social justice champion, Billie Jean King. Written by Anna Deavere Smith, the play follows King’s journey on and off the court. lajollaplayhouse.org The Old Globe brings us Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night—at its outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, June 4-July 9; Kathleen Marshall directs. theoldglobe.org At Cygnet

Theatre June 7-July 2, Keiko Green’s world premiere, Sharon, is billed as a Hitchcockian comedic thriller— focused on a mother and son who run an apartment building together. cygnettheatre.com Lamb’s Players Theatre presents off-Broadway sensation Cotton Patch Gospel, June 17-Aug. 20. Based on the book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John by Clarence Jordan, with music by Harry Chapin, the musical features a live band of blues and bluegrass musicians. lambsplayers.org

WEST COAST PREMIERE JUNE 7–JULY 2

DIRECTED BY DAVID ELLENSTEIN

While sitting on her favorite park bench in Washington, D.C., Eleanor Roosevelt reveals the many facets of the dynamic and iconic First Lady. Award-winning actor Kandis Chappell takes on the portrayal as the witty, feisty, vulnerable woman who was considered the heart of FDR’s presidency. Exploring both the public and private persona of this remarkable woman, Mark St. Germain (Dancing Lessons, Becoming Dr. Ruth, Freud’s Last Session) deftly captures the essence of the woman who left an indelible mark on American history.

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Clockwise from top: The Old Globe campus; playwright Anna Deavere Smith; a panel in 25 Million Stitches

“Brilliant and emotionally resonant.”

— WALL ST. JOURNAL

Summer Season at The Rady Shell

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE a summer concert at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Since opening in August 2021, the San Diego Symphony’s outdoor home along the bayfront has established itself as a world-class concert venue and architectural marvel. This summer, The Shell will host the likes of Diana Ross, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Beach Boys, Trombone Shorty,

From left: San Diego Symphony maestro Rafael Payare; trumpeter Pacho Flores.

Counting Crows and many more. The Symphony’s Conrad Prebys 2023 Summer Season kicks off June 30 with its Opening Night, featuring Music Director Rafael Payare conducting; and special guest, renowned trumpeter Pacho Flores. The Symphony’s packed summer lineup also includes a tribute to Aretha Franklin on July 2, featuring vocalist Capathia Jenkins; “Beethoven by the Bay” on Aug. 4; and the Tchaikovsky Spectacular on Sept. 1, ending with Tchaikovsky’s epic 1812 Overture. Nab tickets now. 222 Marina Park Way, downtown, theshell.org

Mainly Mozart Magic

In Its 35th Anniversary Year, the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival Expands to Two New La Jolla Venues

WHEN PERFORMING

ARTS groups across the country closed their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the future was uncertain for many. How long would the lockdown last? How could they continue to

bring their performances to the public? And most importantly, when it finally ended, would audiences return in person?

For San Diego’s Mainly Mozart, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, the pandemic provided

some clear answers and an outcome no one might have predicted—least of all its co-founder, CEO and Artistic Director, Nancy Laturno. In July 2020, just a few months after the lockdown began, Mainly Mozart became

the first arts organization in the U.S. to perform live classical music in front of live audiences since the start of the pandemic. In October 2020, the group performed what was California’s first live classical concert series in

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front of a live audience; and then innovated with the Mainly Mozart Dual Orchestra drive-in festival—where musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony

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Love All is the triumphant story of the rise of sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King. The trailblazer for equality faced tough competition on the court and adversity in the world against a backdrop of the massive social changes of the 1960s and ‘70s. Love All evokes the highs and lows of Billie Jean’s extraordinary career, and asks not just what it takes to be a champion, but what it takes to change the course of history.

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SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY BOARDS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Harold W. Fuson Jr. Chair of the Board*

David R. Snyder, Esq. Immediate Past Chair*

Terry Atkinson Vice Chair*

Una Davis Vice Chair*

Colette Carson Royston Vice Chair*

J. William Weber Vice Chair*

Kathleen Davis Treasurer*

Linda Platt Secretary*

Tim Barelli

Lisa Behun

David Bialis*

Anthony C. Boganey, M.D., FACS

Julia R. Brown*

Pam Cesak*

Ben G. Clay

Phyllis Epstein*

Lisette Farrell

Janet Gorrie

Dr. Nancy Hong

Arlene Inch

Warren O. Kessler, M.D.*

Kris Kopensky

HONORARY LIFETIME DIRECTORS

Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs

Joan K. Jacobs

Warren O. Kessler, M.D.

FOUNDATION BOARD OF

Warren O. Kessler, M.D. Chair

David R. Snyder, Esq. Vice Chair

Sandra Levinson Secretary

Mitchell R. Woodbury Treasurer

PAST BOARD CHAIRS

Anne Francis Ratner (1911-2011)

Lawrence B. Robinson (d. 2021)

DIRECTORS

Robert Caplan, Esq.

Harold W. Fuson Jr.

Martha Gilmer

Joan K. Jacobs

Susan Mallory

Beth Sirull

Mark Stuart

Ellen Whelan, Esq.

Jeff Light

Deborah Pate

Alan Prohaska

Mary Casillas Salas

Sherron Schuster

Marivi Shivers

Christopher "Kit" Sickels

Donald Slate*

Gloria Stone

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Mitchell R. Woodbury*

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SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

PARTNER PLAYER WITH A

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following donors for their membership in the Partner with a Player program and their profound impact on the orchestra. Partner with a Player members enjoy the unique opportunity to personally connect with the orchestra and engage with the Symphony in meaningful ways.

The following listing reflects pledges and gifts entered as of April 25, 2023.

Raffaella and John Belanich

Rafael Payare, Music Director

Phyllis and Daniel Epstein

Sheryl Renk, Principal Clarinet

Terry Atkinson

Igor Pandurski, Violin

Anonymous

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay

Mary Szanto, Cello

Kevin and Jan Curtis

Nancy Lochner, Associate Principal Viola

Una Davis and Jack McGrory

Susan Wulff, Associate Principal Bass

Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Devine

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Esther and Bud◊ Fischer

Ethan Pernela, Viola

Pam and Hal Fuson

Courtney Cohen, Principal Librarian

Arlene Inch

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Karen and Warren Kessler

Chi-Yuan Chen, Principal Viola

KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER CHAIR

Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden

Andrea Overturf, Oboe

DR. WILLIAM AND EVELYN LAMDEN

ENGLISH HORN CHAIR

Carol and Richard Hertzberg

Nick Grant, Principal Associate Concertmaster Emeritus

Joan and Irwin Jacobs

Martha Gilmer, Chief Executive Officer

Judy McDonald◊

Gerard McBurney, Creative Consultant

Monica and Robert Oder

Erin Dowrey, Percussion

Linda and Shearn◊ Platt

Ryan J. DiLisi, Principal Timpani

Elena Romanowsky

Edmund Stein, Violin

Penny and Louis Rosso

Andrew Watkins, Assistant Principal Timpani

Karen and Kit Sickels

Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, Principal Bass

SOPHIE AND ARTHUR BRODY FOUNDATION CHAIR

Karen and Jeff Silberman

Jisun Yang, Assistant Concertmaster

Gayle◊ and Donald Slate

Wesley Precourt, Associate Concertmaster

Dave and Phyllis Snyder

Julia Pautz, Violin

Gloria and Rodney Stone

P.J. Cinque, Bass

Haeyoung Tang

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Sylvia Steding and Roger Thieme◊

Nicole Sauder, Violin

Jayne and Bill Turpin

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Cole and Judy Willoughby

Benjamin Jaber, Principal Horn

Mitchell Woodbury

Douglas Hall, Horn

Sarah and Marc Zeitlin

Cherry Choi Tung Yeung, Associate Principal Second Violin

For more information, or to join, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910 or sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org.

San Diego Foundation Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Jewish Community Foundation ◊ Deceased

Annette and Daniel Bradbury

Yao Zhao, Principal Cello

Karen and Donald Cohn

Hanah Stuart, Violin

Karin and Gary Eastham

San Diego Symphony, Viola Chair

Anne L. Evans San Diego Symphony Musicians

Lisette and Mick Farrell/ Farrell Family Foundation

Navroj ("Nuvi") Mehta, Concert Commentator

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Yumi Cho, Violin

Anonymous

Hernan Constantino, Violin

Anonymous

Nathan Walhout, Cello

Anonymous

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Warren and Eloise Batts

Alicia Engley, Violin

Michael Blasgen

Tricia Skye, Horn

Norman and Diane Blumenthal

Aaron Blick, Bass

Dr. Anthony Boganey

Logan Chopyk, Trombone

Julia R. Brown

Leyla Zamora, Bassoon and Contrabassoon

Pam and Jerry Cesak

Samuel Hager, Bass

Ann Davies

Xian Zhuo, Cello

Kathleen Seely Davis

Qing Liang, Viola

Hon. James Emerson and Patricia Humecke

San Diego Symphony Musicians

The Eleanor and Hank Family Trust

Kevin Gobetz, Bass

Janet and Wil Gorrie

Zou Yu, Violin

Jill Gormley and Laurie Lipman

Frank Renk, Bass Clarinet

Sandra and Arthur◊ Levinson

Kyle Covington, Principal Trombone

Eileen Mason

Julie Smith Phillips, Principal Harp

Deborah Pate and John Forrest

Jeff Thayer, Concertmaster

DEBORAH PATE AND JOHN FORREST CHAIR

Allison and Robert Price

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Yeh Shen, Violin

Jeanette Stevens

Kathryn Hatmaker, Violin

Judith Harris◊ and Dr. Robert Singer

John MacFerran Wilds, Trumpet

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

John Stubbs, Violin

Jo Ann Kilty

Marcia Bookstein, Cello

Helen and Sig Kupka

Lily Josefsberg, Piccolo/Flute

Lisa and Gary Levine, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. San Diego Symphony Musicians

Carol Lazier and James Merritt

Sarah Tuck, Flute

Dr. Marshall J. Littman

John Lee, Cello

Anne and Andy McCammon

Richard Levine, Cello

Lynn and Sue Miller

Max Opferkuch, Clarinet

Riley◊ and Patricia Mixson

Xiaoxuan Shi, Violin

Michael Nissman and Paige Stone

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Val and Ron Ontell

Darby Hinshaw, Assistant Principal & Utility Horn

Rich and Rena Paul, Paul Plevin Quarles

Ryan Simmons, Bassoon

Jane and Jon Pollock

Evan Pasternak, Section Violin

Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom

Sarah Skuster, Principal Oboe

Leslie and Joe Waters

Rose Lombardo, Principal Flute

Sue and Bill Weber

Jing Yan Bowcott, Violin

Kathryn and James Whistler

Rachel Fields, Librarian

Sheryl and Harvey White

Alexander Palamidis, Principal Second Violin

Pamela and Stephen Quinn

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Sally and Steve Rogers

Kyle Mendiguchia, Bass Trombone

Robert Caplan and Carol Randolph, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Pei-Chun Tsai, Violin

Cathy Robinson

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Dr. Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Jayne and Brigg Sherman

Rodion Belousov, Oboe

Stephen M. Silverman

Ai Nihira Awata, Violin

Elizabeth and Joseph◊ Taft Wanda Law, Viola

Linda and Raymond◊ ThomasR.V. Thomas Family Fund

Ray Nowak, Trumpet

Steve Tierney

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Isabelle and Mel◊ Wasserman

Andrew Hayhurst, Cello

Judy Gaze-Zygowicz and John Zygowicz

Johanna Nowik, Viola

The Beethoven Society is designed to raise consistent, critical funding for artistic, educational and community programs. Members pledge multi-year support and commit to annual gifts of $50,000 and higher, designated for projects ranging from classical and jazz concerts to education and military programs.

The Symphony and its Board of Directors are pleased to thank the following for their leadership and to acknowledge them as Members of The Beethoven Society.

For information about supporting the San Diego Symphony Orchestra through membership in The Beethoven Society, please call Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910.

$200,000 and above

$5 MILLION and above

$1 MILLION and above

PHYLLIS AND DANIEL EPSTEIN

JOAN AND IRWIN JACOBS

DR. WILLIAM AND EVELYN LAMDEN

KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER

ANONYMOUS ( 2 )

JAYNE AND BILL TURPIN

SUE AND BILL WEBER

MITCHELL WOODBURY COLE AND JUDY WILLOUGHBY

SARAH AND MARC ZEITLIN

SYLVIA AND ROGER ◊ THIEME

JUDY M c DONALD ◊

MONICA AND ROBERT ODER LINDA AND SHEARN ◊ PLATT

ELENA ROMANOWSKY

PAM AND HAL FUSON ARLENE INCH

UNA DAVIS AND JACK M c GRORY

ESTHER FISCHER

TERRY L. ATKINSONNIKKI A. AND BEN G. CLAY JAN AND KEVIN CURTIS

MR. AND MRS. BRIAN K. DEVINE

DAVE AND PHYLLIS SNYDER GAYLE ◊ AND DONALD SLATE GLORIA AND RODNEY STONE

PENNY AND LOUIS ROSSO KAREN AND KIT SICKELS

THE KONG TANG FAMILY

KAREN AND JEFF SILBERMAN

DOCTOR BOB AND MAO SHILLMAN

SYMPHONY SUMMER PARTNERS MUSIC FOR SAN DIEGO

Becoming a Symphony Summer Partner of the San Diego Symphony will afford you a unique opportunity to enhance your concert-going experience and support the inclusive and diverse programming for which The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™ has become known. Your benefits will include access to premier seating to see world-class artists, the ability to pre-purchase parking near The Rady Shell, and the opportunity to engage with other supporters who are committed to San Diego’s cultural life. You’ll also have the chance to enjoy complimentary amenities, including access to donorexclusive areas.

For more information about becoming a Symphony Summer Partner, visit TheShell.org/Support/Symphony-Summer-Partners or scan the QR code below. You may also contact Vice President of Advancement, Sheri Broedlow at sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org or (619) 615-3910.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™

PROGRAM

TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STAGE

DIANA ROSS: THE MUSIC LEGACY TOUR 2023

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

DIANA ROSS, global icon and legendary entertainer, songwriter, producer, film and television actress announces The Music Legacy Tour 2023. This highly anticipated new, personal appearance live concert tour is set to dazzle audiences across the nation with a lifetime of great songs.

Miss Ross is “coming home” to perform her Greatest #1 Hits with audiences and super fans throughout the United States. These rare events promise to be an unforgettable celebration of Ross’ legacy and the impact she has on her millions of fans worldwide.

After completing a record-breaking, world tour last year, Diana Ross’ performance in Glastonbury, U.K. drew both the largest assembled audience in the history of the festival and the biggest viewership in the history of the BBC broadcast with her completely sold out arena tour.

The Music Legacy Tour 2023 will showcase iconic #1 chart toppers featuring hit-after-hit from Ross’ solo career catalog and as the lead singer of The Supremes. Captivating fans with her soulful, heart-felt vocals and magnetic stage presence, Ross owns the room and touches her audiences. They can expect to be captivated by timeless hits such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Upside Down,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Reach Out and Touch,” “Endless Love” and many more.

This tour comes at a time when Ross’ legacy is more influential and celebrated than ever. Throughout her storied career, Ross has crafted a vibrant mosaic of achievements, seamlessly blending her many talents to captivate audiences around the world. As a testament to her enduring impact on the music industry, Miss Ross has been honored with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. She is also the first woman in history to receive a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award for her solo career and as part of a group, among countless other accolades. Her music continues to inspire generations of artists and fans alike, making The Music Legacy Tour 2023 a must-see event for music lovers of all ages. Make memories and don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary musical experience, “A Love Fest.” 

2023 SUMMER SEASON

AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK™

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THE BEACH BOYS*

THE JACKSONS AND VILLAGE PEOPLE*

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT

GIPSY KINGS FEATURING NICOLAS REYES*

CHARLIE PUTH PRESENTS THE "CHARLIE" LIVE EXPERIENCE*

JUDY COLLINS & MADELEINE PEYROUX PERFORMING WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

GLADYS KNIGHT AND PATTI LABELLE*

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE AND ZIGGY MARLEY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MAVIS STAPLES AND ROBERT RANDOLPH BAND*

CYPRESS HILL PERFORMS “BLACK SUNDAY” WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR

AND MORE!

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*THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY DOES NOT APPEAR AS PART OF THESE CONCERTS

ALL ARTISTS, DATES, PROGRAMS AND PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™

AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND

TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STAGE

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum singer-songwriter JOHN LEGEND has garnered 12 Grammy® Awards, an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe® Award, a Tony® Award, and an Emmy® Award, among others.

Legend is the first African American man to earn an EGOT and one of only eighteen people in the prestigious EGOT club. Legend has released eight celebrated albums over the course of his career, including Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), A Legendary Christmas Deluxe (2019), Bigger Love (2020) and most recently, LEGEND (2022).

Late last year, Legend launched his critically acclaimed Las Vegas Residency entitled, “Love In Las Vegas” which began in April 2022 at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Legend starred as Jesus in NBC’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT in April 2018. That year, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and won an Emmy as a producer in the category of Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for the show. Legend joined THE VOICE for Season 16 (2019) and was a coach on Season 22 (2022).

Beyond his music career, Legend, along with partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, is a principal of Get Lifted Film Co. Their upcoming projects include the film adaptation of S.A. Cosby’s novel BLACKTOP WASTELAND, Al Sharpton’s documentary LOUDMOUTH, and the highly anticipated second season of the IFC/AMC comedy series SHERMAN’S SHOWCASE. Get Lifted produced the Netflix films JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY and MONSTER, documentary films CITIZEN ASHE, THE LEGEND OF THE UNDERGROUND, A CRIME ON THE BAYOU, 40 YEARS A PRISONER and GIVING VOICE, the HBO docu-series ATLANTA’S MISSING AND MURDERED: THE LOST CHILDREN, SHERMAN’S SHOWCASE: BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECTACULAR, and RHYTHM + FLOW. Get Lifted and Universal Studio Group’s UCP inked a firstlook deal for unscripted series and an exclusive multi-year overall deal for scripted content. Aside from film/TV, they have partnered with Zando to form Get Lifted Books, under which they will publish brilliant authors, who have the ability to transform the conversation, in both adult fiction and nonfiction as well as titles for young readers.

As an activist, Legend launched HUMANLEVEL in 2021, an initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism.

Legend also initiated the #FREEAMERICA campaign in 2015 to change the conversation surrounding criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration. In

addition to Legend’s signature initiatives, he serves on the Board of Directors of Harlem Village Academies and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, and on the Advisory Board for The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Teach for All. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™

RADY SHELL 2022-23 SEASON SPECIAL CONCERT

EARTH, WIND & FIRE

PROGRAM

TO BE ANNOUNCED FROM THE STAGE

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

EARTH, WIND & FIRE are a music institution. In 1969, music legend Maurice White birthed the music force named after the elements from his very own astrological charts. With soul as deep as the plant, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever.

They’ve scored eight number one hits and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums. Eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They've won an impressive nine Grammy® Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music. Their contributions to arts and culture were acknowledged in Washington, D.C. with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors in 2019. The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery also awarded Earth, Wind & Fire with its Portrait of a Nation Prize.

2020 marked a year-long celebration of Earth, Wind & Fire’s 50th anniversary in entertainment that has taken them all around the globe playing sold out concerts. In 2021, they celebrated the 45th anniversary of their chart-topping 1975 hit “Can’t Hide Love” and released a reimagined version of the track titled “You Want My Love.” They won Best R&B Tour at the 2022 Pollstar Awards.

For their record-breaking success, they’ve also been awarded with Lifetime Achievement honors from ASCAP, NAACP, BET, and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their reach extends to heads-of-state. They have been invited to perform for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, who said in an interview with Rolling Stone that Earth, Wind & Fire was a “rhythm and blues and pop staple.”

With timeless songs and commitment to spreading positivity, Earth, Wind & Fire has consistently made music that has bridged the gap among all generations and nationalities. With a sound that blends funk, jazz, pop, soul and R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire launched a musical genre that can't be confined to a specific label except their own. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever.

They continue to influence musicians from all generations and genres. Music giants Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Prince have studied and hailed their artistry. While many of today's charttopping artists including Lenny Kravitz, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, and Solange have declared themselves super fans. Alicia Keys has called Earth, Wind & Fire "the best band ever" and Mary J. Blige showed her love by recording their song “Imagination." And the band

shared the stage with Black Eyed Peas performing on the halftime show at Super Bowl XXIX.

Their achievements are equally matched by their generosity. Over the years the band has supported various charity organizations including the Make a Wish Foundation, Race to Erase MS, the American Cancer Society, and the Human Society. In 2007, leader Philip Bailey founded Music Is Unity, which helps youth in foster care successfully transition into adulthood and provides music instruments to youth with musical aspirations but lacking the resources. Co-founder Verdine White has led important initiatives with the Girls & Boys Club of America and opened The Verdine White Foundation in Los Angeles as a mecca to serve youth with music scholarships and other programs.

In 2016, Maurice passed and his memoir, My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire was released posthumously. In 2014, Philip Bailey released a memoir Shining Star: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire.

The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere. 

Learn more about the renovation of Jacobs Music Center, and purchase subscriptions at: JacobsMusicCenter.org

Rafael Payare

Audra McDonald

Lang Lang

Gil Shaham

Yo-Yo Ma

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 8PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™

ABOUT THE ARTIST

The Sacramento, CA based band, CAKE, continues to maintain a wealth of originality. If Hank Williams Sr. and Sly Stone were having a party together, and they played AC/DC records backwards… that would be this band. CAKE's adherence to their original guiding principles has only grown stronger.

Originally formed as a somewhat antagonistic answer to grunge, CAKE’s democratic processes, defiant self-reliance, and lucid yet ever-inventive music has made them a nation-state unto themselves, with no evident peers in sound or perspective. In addition to writing, arranging, producing, and performing their own music, they have taught themselves to engineer their recording projects in their own solarpowered studio, which regularly generates more power than is needed to run it, causing the building’s electrical meter to run in reverse.

CAKE’s most recent album, Showroom of Compassion, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and was touted as “deadpan brilliance” by The New Yorker. While seamlessly blending many genres and influences, CAKE truly issues forth a sound and vision unlike any other band. The band is currently at work on their ninth album due for release during 2023. 

AN EVENING WITH CAKE

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program.

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CORPORATE HONOR ROLL

SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT

The San Diego Symphony is proud to announce that we have met our goal of $125 million for “The Future is Hear” Campaign! This extraordinary campaign supports construction of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, improvements to Jacobs Music Center, and wide-ranging artistic initiatives for San Diego’s communities.

If you are interested in supporting The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park please email campaign@sandiegosymphony.org for giving and recognition opportunities.

DAVID BIALIS

MR. AND MRS. BRIAN K. DEVINE

DR. BOB AND JUNE SHILLMAN

VAIL MEMORIAL FUND, MEREDITH BROWN, TTEE

San Diego Symphony is pleased to have Sycuan Casino Resort as the Lead Sponsor of Music Connects, the Symphony’s community engagement series!

* DECEASED

THE FUTURE IS HEAR CAMPAIGN

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the following donors who have made a gift of $10,000 or more toward The Future is HEAR campaign, our current $125 million campaign supporting the San Diego Symphony’s construction of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and its wide-ranging artistic and community programs. We are extremely grateful! To make a gift, please call (619) 237-1969. The following listing reflects pledges or gifts entered as of April 25, 2023.

$1,000,000 AND ABOVE

Terry L. Atkinson

Bank of America

Dianne Bashor

Malin and Roberta Burnham

Harry and Judy Collins Foundation

Daniel J. and Phyllis Epstein

Ted and Audrey Geisel◊

The George Gildred Family and The Philip Gildred Family

Joan and Irwin Jacobs

Sheri Lynne Jamieson

The Kong Tang Family

Dick◊ and Dorothea Laub

Jack McGrory

The Alexander and Eva Nemeth Foundation

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Allison and Robert Price

Evelyn and Ernest Rady

Lou and Penny Rosso and the Rosso Family

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Sahm Family Foundation

T. Denny Sanford

Karen and Christopher “Kit” Sickels

Karen and Jeff Silberman

Donald and Gayle◊ Slate

The State of California

Gloria and Rodney Stone

Sycuan Casino Resort

Roger Thieme◊ and Sylvia Steding

Sue and Bill Weber

$250,000 AND ABOVE

Anonymous

Raffaella and John Belanich

Alan Benaroya

Susan and Jim Blair

The James Silberrad Brown Foundation

Julia Brown Family

David C. Copley Foundation

Sam B. Ersan

Esther Fischer

Pam and Hal Fuson

Karen and Warren Kessler

Carol Ann and George Lattimer

The Payne Family Foundation

M&I Pfister Foundation

Linda and Shearn◊ Platt

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

Dave and Phyllis Snyder

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Elizabeth and Joseph◊ Taft

Jayne and Bill Turpin

Kathryn A. and James E. Whistler

$100,000 AND ABOVE

Jules and Michele Arthur

David Bialis

Nikki and Ben Clay

Stephanie and Richard Coutts

Diane and Charles Culp

George and Jan DeVries, American Specialty Health

Diane and Elliot Feuerstein

Walt Fidler

Anne and Steve Furgal

Lisa Braun Glazer and Jeff Glazer

In memory of Jim Lester

The Hering Family

Carol and Richard Hertzberg

Arlene Inch

A gift to honor my grandchildren

Aiden and Gaia

Brooke and Dan◊ Koehler

Bill and Evelyn Lamden

Sandra and Arthur◊ Levinson

Catherine and Phil Blair

The Alex C. McDonald Family

Lori Moore, Cushman Foundation

The Parker Foundation

(Gerald T. and Inez Grant Parker)

Bill and Clarice Perkins

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

Jeannie and Arthur◊ Rivkin

Sage Foundation

Tucker Sadler Architects

U.S. Bank

Jo and Howard Weiner

Cole and Judy Willoughby

Richard◊ and Joanie Zecher

$50,000 AND ABOVE

Carol Rolf and Steven Adler

Bonnie and Krishna Arora and Family

David A. and Jill Wien Badger

Carolyn and Paul Barber

Cindy and Larry Bloch

Lisa and David Casey

The John D. and Janice W. Cone Family Trust

Scotty Dale

Kathleen Seely Davis

The den Uijl Family

In Loving Memory of LV

Gary and Karin Eastham

In loving memory of Kenrick "Ken" Wirtz

Jose Fimbres Moreno◊

Karen Wahler and Michael Gay

William and Martha Gilmer

The Jaime Family Trust

Roy, Peggy, Dean and Denise Lago

The Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation

Admiral Riley D. Mixson◊

Gerry and Jeannie Ranglas

Marilyn and Michael Rosen, Juniper and Ivy Restaurant

Richard Sandstrom and Sandra Timmons

Congresswoman Lynn Schenk

Kris and Chris Seeger

Deborah Heitz and Shaw Wagener

Emma and Leo Zuckerman

$25,000 AND ABOVE

Anonymous

Lisa and Dennis Bradley

Gordon Brodfuehrer

Pamela and Jerry Cesak

County of San Diego

The Druck/Silvia Family

Susan E. Dubé

Lisette and Mick Farrell

Dr. John and Susan Fratamico

Janet and Wil Gorrie

Virginia and Peter Jensen

Jeff Light and Teri Sforza

Sig Mickelson◊

Sandy and Greg Rechtsteiner

The Segur Family

In honor of Robert (Bud) Emile, SDS Concertmaster 1960-1975

Bill and Diane Stumph

Gayle and Philip Tauber

In memory of my husband

Raymond V. Thomas, Lover of the Symphony

The Bartzis-Villalobos Family

RANAS

Leslie and Joe Waters

John J. Zygowicz and Judy Gaze-Zygowicz

$10,000

AND ABOVE

Anonymous

Erina Angelucci

Aptis Global, a subsidiary of The Kimball Group

DeAnne Steele, Carlo Barbara and Cole Barbara

Eloise and Warren Batts

Lauren Lee Beaudry

Karl and Christina Becker

Edgar and Julie Berner

Diane and Norm Blumenthal

The Boros Family

Sarah◊ and John Boyer

Annette and Daniel Bradbury

Lori and Richard Brenckman

Beth Callender and Pete Garcia

Carol Randolph and Robert Caplan

The Casdorph Family

Angela Chilcott

Kurt and Elizabeth Chilcott

Dr. Samuel M. Ciccati and Kristine J. Ciccati

Thomas Jordan and Meredith M. Clancy

P. Kay Coleman and Janice E. Montle

Dr. William Coleman

Peter V. Czipott and Marisa SorBello

Ann Davies

Caroline S. DeMar

Drs. Edward A. and Martha G. Dennis

Robert and Nina Doede

In loving memory of Karen Cooper Ferm

Michael and Susan Finnane

Gertrude B. Fletcher

K. Forbes

Deborah Pate and John Forrest

4040 Agency–Mary, Bill and John

Judith and William Friedel

Barbara and Doug Fuller

Cheryl J. Hintzen-Gaines and Ira J. Gaines

Vicki Garcia-Golden and Tim Jeffries

Gardiner & Theobald, Inc.

Joyce M. Gattas, PhD

Lynn and Charlie Gaylord

In memory of Royce G. Darby

Kimberly and Jeffrey Goldman

In memory of Samuel Lipman, Clarinetist

The Granada Fund

Robert and Carole Greenes

Carrie and Jim Greenstein

Georgia Griffiths and Colleen Kendall

Lulu Hadaya

Jeff and Tina Hauser

In memory of Lucille Bandel

In Memory of Dick Hess

Richard A. Heyman and Anne E. Daigle Family Foundation

Let the music play on, Drew!

Mary Ann and John Hurley

Cynthia Thornton and Michael Keenan

Katherine Kimball

Helen and Sig Kupka

Linda and Tom Lang

Alexis and Steven Larky

Tom and Terry Lewis Foundation

The Li Family

Larry Low and Mikayla Lay

Josephine and Alex Lupinetti◊

Daniel and Chris Mahai

Sally and Luis Maizel

Susan and Peter Mallory in honor of Martha Gilmer

David Marchesani Family

Anne and Andy McCammon

The McComb Family

Katy McDonald

Larry McDonald and Clare White-McDonald

Mark, Amy, Auguste and Paris Melden

In Memory of James C. Moore

Judith and Neil Morgan

Clara and Donald Murphy

Patricia R. Nelson

The Lorna and Adrian Nemcek Family

The Ning Family

Frank O'Dea, O'Dea Hospitality

Val and Ron Ontell

Carol and Vann Parker

The Hong-Patapoutian Family

The Pollock Family

The Quintilone and Cooper Families

Phillip Rand, M.D. Dedicated Ob-Gyn, kind and gentle soul, humanitarian

In loving memory of Long “Chris” Truong

Ruth Reznikoff

Dr. Vivian Reznik and Dr. Andrew Ries

Burton X and Sheli Rosenberg

The Ryde Family Memorial Foundation

Shari and Frederick Schenk

Colin Seid and Dr. Nancy Gold

Susan and Michael Shaffer

Brigg and Jayne Sherman

Shinnick Family

Ruey and Marivi Shivers

Stephen M. Silverman

Janet Simkins

Hon. Stephanie Sontag and Hon. David B. Oberholtzer

Jeanette Stevens

Sudberry Properties

Beatriz and Matthew Thome

Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill

Michael and Eunicar Twyman

Susan and Richard Ulevitch

Sheri Broedlow and Kyle Van Dyke

Patricia and Joe Waldron

Lori and Bill Walton

The Warner Family

The K. Nikki Waters Trust

Shirli, Damien and Justin Weiss

Mike and Susan Williams

Jeffrey P. Winter and Barbara Cox-Winter

The Witz Family

In loving memory of Ching H. Yang

Howard and Christy Zatkin

San Diego Foundation

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

Jewish Community Foundation

◊ Deceased

The Musicians, members of the Board of Directors and the Administrative Staff wish to gratefully acknowledge the growing list of friends who give so generously to support the San Diego Symphony. To make a gift, please call (619) 615-3901. The following listing reflects pledges entered as of April 25, 2023.

STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE:

$100,000 AND ABOVE

Rita◊ and Richard Atkinson

Raffaella and John Belanich City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture

Daniel J. and Phyllis Epstein

Joan and Irwin Jacobs

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

Dr. Bob and June Shillman

The State of California

MAESTRO CIRCLE:

$50,000-$99,999

Anonymous (2)

Terry L. Atkinson

Alan Benaroya

Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay

Cohn Restaurant Group/ David Cohn

Kevin and Jan Curtis

Una Davis and Jack McGrory

Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Devine

Esther and Bud◊ Fischer

The Fish Market

Pam and Hal Fuson

Arlene Inch

Karen and Warren Kessler

The Kong Tang Family

Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden

Judy McDonald◊

Monica and Robert Oder

Linda and Shearn◊ Platt

Price Philanthropies

Elena Romanowsky

Penny and Louis Rosso

Karen and Kit Sickels

Karen and Jeff Silberman, Silberman Family Fund

Gayle◊ and Donald Slate

Dave and Phyllis Snyder

Sylvia Steding and Roger◊ Thieme

Gloria and Rodney Stone

Haeyoung Tang

Jayne and Bill Turpin

Vail Memorial Fund

Sue and Bill Weber

Cole and Judy Willoughby

Mitchell Woodbury

Sarah and Marc Zeitlin

GUEST ARTIST CIRCLE:

$25,000-$49,999

Anonymous

Annette and Daniel Bradbury

Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay

Karen and Donald Cohn

Karin and Gary Eastham

Anne L. Evans

Lisette and Mick Farrell, Farrell Family Foundation

Sandra and Arthur◊ Levinson

Eileen Mason

Deborah Pate and John Forrest

Allison and Robert Price

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Scripps Research Institute

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Jeanette Stevens

Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom

Leslie and Joe Waters

Sue and Bill Weber

Kathryn and James Whistler

Sheryl and Harvey White

CONCERTMASTER CIRCLE:

$15,000-$24,999

Anonymous

Warren and Eloise Batts

David Bialis

Michael Blasgen

Diane and Norman Blumenthal

Dr. Anthony Boganey

Julia Richardson Brown Foundation

Pam and Jerry Cesak

Ann Davies

Kathleen Seely Davis

Hon. James Emerson

Patricia Humecke

Janet and Wil Gorrie

Judith Harris◊ and Dr. Robert Singer

Laurie Sefton Henson

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

One Paseo

Jo Ann Kilty

Helen and Sig Kupka

Carol Ann and George Lattimer

Carol Lazier and James Merritt

Lisa and Gary Levine, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Dr. Marshall J. Littman

Anne and Andy McCammon

Lynn and Sue Miller

Rich and Rena Paul, Paul Plevin Quarles

James and Josie Myers

Michael Nissman and Paige Stone

Val and Ron Ontell

Pinnacle Advertising

Jane and Jon Pollock

Pamela and Stephen Quinn

Dr. Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery

Sally and Steve Rogers

Ellen Browning Scripps

Foundation

Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Jayne and Brigg Sherman

Stephen M. Silverman

The Eleanor and Hank Family

Trust

Elizabeth and Joseph◊ Taft

Gayle and Philip Tauber

R.V. Thomas Family Fund

University of San Diego

Ingrid M. Van Moppes

Isabelle and Mel◊ Wasserman

Judy Gaze-Zygowicz and John Zygowicz

VIRTUOSO CIRCLE: $10,000-$14,999

Carol Rolf and Steven Adler

The Bjorg Family

Ercil Brown and Linda Silverman

California Bank & Trust

Sally Cuff

Ana de Vedia

Scott and Tracy Frudden

Lynn and Charles Gaylord

Joyce Glazer

Hanna and Mark Gleiberman

Vicki Garcia-Golden and Tim Jeffries

Kay and Bill Gurtin

Beverley Haynes

Marla Hess

Richard A. Heyman and Anne E. Daigle Family Foundation

Nancy and Ross Stephen Howard

Keith and Cheryl Kim

Robert Leone

Jeffrey E. Light

Donald and Clara Murphy

National Endowment for the Arts

The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation

Dave and Jean Perry

ResMed Foundation

Harold and Evelyn Schauer

Chris and Kris Seeger

Susan Sharin and Laurina Young

Shinnick Family

Hon. Stephanie Sontag and Hon. David Oberholtzer

Katherine "Kaylan" Thornhill

Stephen L. Tierney

Dixie Unruh

Jean Valentine

K. Nikki Waters

Drs. Larry and Mara Ybarrondo

ORCHESTRA CIRCLE:

$5,000-$9,999

Sherry and Kevin Ahern

Anonymous (3)

Cheryl and Rand Alexander

Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance

Edgar and Julie Berner

Joyce Biffar

BioMed Realty

Benjamin Brand

Sophie Bryan and Matthew Lueders

Ken Bullock and Donna Bullock

Wendy Burk and Harold Frysh

Vickie Camper

The Chicago Community Foundation

Cooley LLC

Robert and Nina Doede

Karen Dow

Susan Dubé

Berit and Tom Durler

Erika and Kyle Fetter

Gertrude B. Fletcher

Karen Forbes

Calvin Frantz

Joan and Gary Gand

Alison Frost Gildred and George Gildred

Eric Gnand

Carrie and James Greenstein

David and Claire Guggenheim

Art and Pam Handman

Beau Haugh

Janet and Clive Holborrow

The Hong-Patapoutian Family

Maryka and George◊ Hoover

Arlene Quaccia and Robin Hughes

James B. Idell and Deborah C. Streett-Idell

Angela and Matthew Kilman

Ken and Kim Krug

Krumholz Family Trust

Billy Kurimay

Joseph K. Drag and Karen L. Lee

Sandra Smelik and Larry Manzer

Oliver McGonigle

Edward and Elizabeth McIntyre

Menard Family Foundation

The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation

Morrison & Foerster

Trupti and Pratik Multani

David and Judith Nielsen

Northern Trust Charitable

Giving Program

Mary Ann and David Petree

Peggy and Peter Preuss

Sandy and Greg Rechtsteiner

RiverVest

Mr. Les Silver

Alan and Louarn Sorkin

Jennifer Stainrook

Richard and Susan Ulevitch

Patricia and Joe Waldron

Jo and Howard Weiner

Shirli Weiss

Margarita and Philip Wilkinson

Eileen Wingard

Edward and Anna Yeung

Joan Zecher

ANNUAL GIVING HONOR ROLL

SYMPHONY CIRCLE:

$2,500-$4,999

Anonymous

Kevin Aufmann

Allen Azar

Lauren Lee Beaudry

Dr. Thomas Beers

Mr. Mark Bramson and Ms. Ellen Bramson

Loyce Bruce

Joseph Caso

Marilyn Colby

Caroline S. DeMar

Morey A. Feldman and Jeanne D. Feldman Family

Endowment Fund

Linda Fortier

Carol and William Githens

Sharon and Garry Hays

Leon and Sofia Kassel

Marge Katleman and Richard Perlman

Judy Leftwich

Nancy Littlefield

Sylvia and Jamie Liwerant

Blake Machado

Susan Mallory

Barbara and Harry Markowitz

Mark C. Mead

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw

Pittman LLP

Jeff and Clare Quinn

Dr. Nancy Gold and Colin Seid

Lari Sheehan

Ruey and Marivi Shivers

Linda J. and Jeffrey M. Shohet

Jerry Simms

Timothy Snodgrass and Elaine King

Steve and Carmen Steinke

Col. and Mrs. Joseph C. Timmons

Two Bear Capital

Diana and Roger Van Duzer

Norton S. and Barbara Walbridge Fund

Ronald and Diane Walker

Thomas P. Ward and Rosemary T. Ward

Judy and Bob Weisman

Ellen and Bill Whelan

Carolyn and Eric Witt

Luann and Brian E. Wright

Carmen Young

Robert Young

CONCERTO CIRCLE:

$1,000-$2,499

Anonymous (2)

K. Andrew Achterkirchen

B.J. Adelson

David Akers

Dede and Michael Alpert

Laura and Fred◊ Applegate

Patricia and Brian Armstrong

BD

Sondra Berk

Mary Ann Beyster

Virginia and Robert Black

Ralph Britton

Joseph H. Brooks and

Douglas Walker

John M. Burns

Joyce Burns

Janice and R. Nelson Byrne

Barbara and Salvatore Capizzi

Rew P. Carne

Lynne Champagne

Angela Chilcott

Stan Clayton

John Cochran and Sue Lasbury

Household

Colwell Family Fund

Community Service

Association, San Diego Unified School District

Jeanette and Hal Coons

Steven Davis

Anne and Charles Dick

John E. Don Carlos

Elizabeth and Richard Dreisbach

Pamela and Craig Eisenberg

Tina Evans

Max Fenstermacher

Cochran Lasbury Fund

Walt Fidler

Marilyn Field

Douglas Flaker

Elena I. Foronda

Jean Fort

The Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation

Richard and Sharon Gabriel

Jon and Carol Gebhart

Kenneth F. Gibsen Memorial

Fund

Brenda and Michael Goldbaum

Marilyn Friesen and John Greenbush

Charles Gyselbrecht

Fred Hafer and W. Haskins-Hafer Household

Dr. and Mrs. William P. Haney

Stephanie and John Hanson

Donna Hendrix

Jill Herbold

Suzanne and Lawrence Hess

Mert and Joanne Hill

Barbara and Paul Hirshman

Peggy and John Holl

Kate Hong

Thomas Houlihan

Kenneth Hunt

John Hurley

Jay William Jeffcoat

Dimitri and Elaine Jeon

Zella Kahn-Jetter and Gary Jetter

Gina Kakos

Maurice Kawashima

Bob Kelly

Julia Kenyon

Sachiko Kohatsu

Rhea and Armin Kuhlman

Robert and Laura Kyle

Gautam and Anjali Lalani

Mayra Curiel and Carlos Larios

Dr. Mary Lawlor

Greg Lemke

Stephen Lending

Gayle M. Lennard

Robin and Charles◊ Luby

Daniel and Chris Mahai

Madonna Christine Maxwell

David McCall and Bill Cross

Janet McClure

Susan and Douglas McLeod

Mr. Paul J. McMahon

Julie and James Merkel

Dr. Sandra E. Miner

Martha and Chuck Moffett

Bibhu P. Mohanty

Patricia Moises

Dr. Thomas Moore

Kathryn Murphy

Tom and Anne Nagel

Patricia R. Nelson

Patricia and Kent Newmark

Dr. Jon Nowak

Ricki Pedersen

Sandra and David Polster

Pratt Memorial Fund

Jim Price and Joan Sieber

Matthew and Sue Quinn

Barbara Rabiner

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

Janet and Bill Raschke

Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Drs. Marilyn Friesen and Dr. Michael Rensink

Christa and Gerald Reynolds

Lois Richmond

Bill and Janet Rogers

Darci Roger-Tracy

The Ryde Family Memorial Foundation

Gloria and Dean Saiki

Sanderson Family Donor

Advised Fund

Bonnie and Josef Sedivec

Donna Sher

Ben and Julia Shiller

Drs. Eleanor J. Smith and John D. Malone

Holland M. Smith II

Valerie Stallings

Larry and Pamela Stambaugh

Emily Renee Stroebel

John E. Sturla II

Harry V. Summer

Swinton Family Fund

Mary and Jonathan Szanto

Jacqueline Thousand and Richard Villa

Jennifer Toth

William Townsend

Jean and Mark Trotter

Janet Anderson and Victor Van Lint

Janis Vanderford

Mary Walshok

Lori and Bill Walton

Carol and Thomas Warschauer

Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Wasserstrom

Margaret Weigand

Irene, David◊ and Diana Weinrieb

Fernanda Whitworth

Andrea and Victor Wild

Symphorosa Williams

Martha Wingfield

Joseph and Mary Witztum

Olga and Oscar Worm

Maria and Randy Zack

Britt Zeller

Dr. and Mrs. Philip Ziring

Herb and Margaret Zoehrer

SONATA CIRCLE: $500-$999

Alana and Roger Albertson

June and Daniel Allen

Elizabeth Andersen

Andrade Family Trust

Hector and Jennifer Anguiano

Arleene Antin and Leonard Ozerkis

Elaine Baldwin and Carl Nelson

Colleen Bechtel

Patricia and Bruce Becker

David Belanich

Barry and Emily Berkov

Elena Bernardi

Rosanne B. and W. Gregory Berton

Terri Bignell

Bjorn Bjerede and Josephine Kiernan

Jerry and Karen Blakely

Stephen and Priscilla Bothwell

Greg Bowcott

Jolie and Glenn Buberl

Shirley Cantu

William Carrick

Juliana Caso

Caroline Chen and George Boomer

Geoff and Shem Clow

Dan Collins and Nancy Shimamoto Household

Lee Connor

Ann Craig

Bob and Kathy Cueva

Roberta Culbreath

Georgia and Emery Cummins

Kathryn K. Dabbs

Karen Dalton-Koch

Julie and Don De Ment

Heather Dietsch

Ann Green Diggdon*

Dr. Greg Dixon

Gail Donahue

Douglas P. Doucette

John Eldon

Jeane Erley

Chris Eshelman

Karin and Alfred Esser

Joel Ewan and Carol Spielman-Ewan

Hank Finesilver

Linda Lyons Firestein

Chris and LeAnne Floom

John Foltz

Marcia and Leonard Fram

Holli and Ronald Franzese

Donna Gordon

Laurie M. Gore

Dennis Grady

Stephen Gray

Stephanie and H. Griswold

Douglas Gross

Linda and David Hagerty

Georgette Hale

Gerald Hansen and Marilyn Southcott

Benjamin Harder

Richard Harms

Richard and Gail Harriss

Thomas Hawkins

Dr. Robert and Diane Haynes

Brian Hays

Helmut W. Schumann

Foundation

Ray Henderson

James Herman

The Herr Family

Dr. Avi Hettena

Deborah Hirsch

Cecile Holmes

Gurdon Hornor

Lulu Hsu

Thao Hughes

Nancy Hylbert

Laura Ingebritsen

Intuit Foundation

Justin Jackson

Jay and Julie Sarno Fund

Faith and Steve Jennings

Robert Jentner

Benjamin Johnson

Thesa Lorna Jolly

Dr. Divya Kakaiya

Carol Kearney

Dwight A. Kellogg

Maureen C. Kendrick

Maureen Kilfoyle

John and Sue Kim

Ken Kobayashi

Stephen Korniczky

Andrea and Stephen Kowalewsky

Robert and Elena Kucinski

John Lally

Dr. James and Lois Lasry

Elizabeth Leech

Lewis Leicher

Stacey LeVasseur Vasquez

Ann and Joseph Lipschitz

Claudia Lowenstein

Daniel Lysne

Kiyoe MacDonald

Anne Macek

Kyong Macek

Michael Mahaffey

Amy and John Malone

Deborah and Fred Mandabach

Arnulfo Manriquez

Allen and Barbara Manzona

Sue Marberry

Nikolay and Tatyana Matusov

Patrick McArron and Glenn Stokes

Mac McKay

Narriman McNair

Daniel McNaughton

Richard Michaels

Joseph Milchen and Aleica Ayers

Dr. Grant Miller

Theresa Morley

Mary Neilan

Lawrence & Rebecca Newman

Frank O'Dea

James and Jean O'Grady

Larry and Linda Okmin

Household

Madonna Omens

Brent Orlesky and Ronald T. Oliver

Julian Parra

Edward Phelan

Dorothy Kay Phillips

Sheila and Ken Poggenburg

Dean Popp

Joseph and Sara Reisman

Patrick Ritto

Theodore E. Roberts

Nancy Robertson

Steve and Cheryl Rockwood

Esther Rodriguez

Bill and Melanie Roper

Rose Marie and Allan Royster

Norman and Barbara Rozansky

Julie and Jay Sarno

Henry Sauls

Mary Margaret Saxton

Mr. Daniel H. Schumann

Thomas Schwartz

Dr. Sharron Seal

Selati Family Fund

Lu and Georgina Sham

Professor Susan Shirk

Martha Shively

Hano and Charlotte Seigel

David Skinner

Marilyn and Brian Smith

Daniel Soto

John L. Stover

Derek Stults

Suzanne and William Sutton

Kay and Cliff Sweet

Willard Tayler

Phoebe and Eugene◊ Telser

Thomas Templeton and Mary Erlenborn

Robert and Tamara Thibodeau

Paul and Mary Anne Trause

Steven Traut

VOSA Student Symphony

Ticket Fund

John Walsh

Joyce Walters

Rex and Kathy Warburton

Don and Sharon Watkins

J. Susan Watson

Janet and Joel Weber

Criseida Werdenberg

Mike and Janet Westling

Noel Wheeler

Joyce Williams

David A. Wood

Karen and Rod Wood

Steven Yagyagan

Naima and Mike Yelda

Charleen Zieky

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of

Rita Loyd Atkinson

Rita◊ and Richard Atkinson

In memory of Jim Bashor

Dianne Bashor and Cal West Apartments

In memory of Nomi Feldman

Elaine Galinson and Herb Solomon

In memory of Severino and LaVerne Foronda

Elena I. Foronda

In memory of Dick Hess

Marla Hess

In memory of Wolfgang Horn

Kathleen Seely Davis

In memory of my mother

Charlene Kenny, who was a professional violinist and violist for many decades.

Cathleen Kenny

In memory of Bob Kyle

Robert and Laura Kyle

In memory of Carl Maggio

Linda and Shearn◊ Platt

In memory of Lawrence McCleary

John Ferrara

Darrell and Patricia Marsh

Russell and Judith Noll

Tyler Pitman

In memory of RADM Riley Mixson

Colonel and Mrs. W.R. Jones

In memory of Carlyn Rosse

Eileen Wingard

In memory of my Oma (grandmother) Ursula Stroebel who enjoyed the San Diego Symphony throughout her life. She passed in early 2021.

Emily Renee Stroebel

In memory of Jospeh Taft

Elizabeth Taft

In memory of Carleton and Andree Vail

William F. Burns and Meredith Brown

In memory of Nellora J. Walker

Northern Trust

In memory of David and Ilene Weinreb

Diana Weinreb

HONORARIA GIFTS

In honor of Victoria AndÚjar

Vance and Gloria Baker

In honor of Maria Atkins, and James & Theresa Grant, in lieu of Christmas presents this year

Mrs. Thao Nguyen Hughes

In honor of Hal Fuson

Jay and Julie Sarno Fund

In honor of Martha Gilmer

Edward and Martha Dennis

In honor of our son Benjamin Jaber, principal horn

Thomas Jaber

In honor of Joan and Irwin Jacobs' Wedding

Anniversary Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Hal and Debby Jacobs

Paul Jacobs Household

Jeffrey Jacobs

In honor of Joan Jacobs' 90th birthday

Lawrence and Rebecca Newman

In honor of Dr. Irwin Jacobs' birthday

Paul Jacobs Household

In honor of Irwin and Joan Jacobs as this year's JFS Gala Honorees

Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery

In honor of

Dr. Warren O. Kessler

Dr. Walter and Barbara Doren

Gayle M. Lennard

Bill and Ellen Whelan

In honor of Rebecca Littman, Sietse Jonkman & Nora Littman Jonkman

Dr. Marshall J. Littman

In honor of two moms on Mother's Day who support the Symphony strongly!

Judith Wenker

To welcome Bob Morris and Jodie Graber to the Development Staff of the San Diego Symphony

Robert Rubenstein and Marie Raftery

In honor of Ray Nowak

Linda Thomas

In honor of Sherron Schuster 's birthday

Mrs. Marilyn Colby

In honor of Herbert J. Solomon's 90th birthday

Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

In honor of Yoav Talmi

Eileen Wingard

In honor of Sarah Tuck

Maryana Bhak

In honor of Isabelle Wasserman's 90th birthday

Nancy Goldberg

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ADMINISTRATION

EXECUTIVE

Martha A. Gilmer

Chief Executive Officer

Katy McDonald

Chief of Staff

Elizabeth Larsen

Executive Assistant to CEO and Board of Directors

ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION

Lea Slusher

Vice President of Artistic Administration and Audience Development

Alan J. (AJ) Benson

Director of Artistic Planning

Theodora Bellinger

Director of Artistic Operations

Liam McBane

Artistic Assistant

Seasonal Artistic Assistants:

Hannah Gallagher, Michael Hull, Luke Loprete, Melyssa Mason, Sade Rains

Angela Chilcott

Managing Director, Orchestra and Stage Operations

Jerry Pedroza

Director of Production

Pete Seaney

Director of Stage Operations

Jason Rothberg

Production & Technical Designer

Joel Watts

Audio Director

Beth Hall

Production Stage Manager

Shea Perry

Orchestra Personnel Manager

Diego Plata

Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager

Courtney Cohen

Principal Librarian

Rachel Fields

Librarian

Gerard McBurney

Creative Consultant

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Craig Hall

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Elizabeth Holub

Director of Marketing

J.D. Smith

Director of Marketing and Sales Technology

Kristen Turner

Director of Communications, Content and Digital Strategies

Hilary Huffman

Marketing Manager

Jane Sanders

Graphic Designer

Maria Kusior

Digital Media Specialist

Noëlle Borrelli-Boudreau

Marketing Coordinator

Sabina Spilkin

Digital Systems Analyst

Nuvi Mehta

Concert Commentator

Theater Direct

Outbound Sales and Fundraising

TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES

Casey Patterson

Director of Ticketing Services, Partnerships and Premium Seating

Brad Fox

Ticket Operations Manager

Kym Pappas Manager of Ticketing and Subscriptions

Anastasia Franco Assistant Ticketing Manager

Cheri LaZarus

Ticket Service AssociateLead Subscriptions

Ticket Services Associates:

Kailey Agpaoa, Clelia Cabezas, Pat Murphy, Adriane Skinner

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Maureen Campbell Melville

Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Madigan Controller

Sang Duong

Assistant Controller

Linh Phuong Staff Accountant

Stephanie Speed Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Kimberly Vargas

Director of Human Resources

Susan Cochran Payroll Administrator/ Human Resources Coordinator

Jennifer Uribe Human Resources Administrator

Sean Kennedy

Director of Information Technology

Alfonzo Cortez

IT Support Specialist

Ellen Damore Administrative Assistant

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Sheri Broedlow

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Jodie Graber

Director of Advancement, Planned and Major Giving

David Hodges

Director of Advancement, Institutional Giving

Jennifer Nicolai

Director of Advancement, Campaign and Major Gifts

Bob Morris

Major Gifts Officer

Theresa Jones

Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Relations

Megan Peet

Associate Director, Advancement Operations

Ida Sandico-Whitaker

Associate Director, Donor Programs and Special Events

Kirby Lynn Tankersley

Special Events Manager

Sydne Sullivan

Advancement Operations Manager

Sydney Wilkins Tyree

Annual Fund Manager

Luke Wingfield Stewardship Manager

Julia Sanders

Advancement Associate

LEARNING AND COMMUNITY

ENGAGEMENT

Laura Reynolds

Vice President of Impact and Innovation

Gilda Rivera

Social Impact and Leadership Programs

Manager

OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES

Travis Wininger

Vice President of Venue Operations

Rob Arnold

Managing Director of The Rady Shell

Victoria Andújar

Director of Rentals

Paige Satter

Director of Facility Administration

Diane Littlejohn

Venue Operations Manager

Jose Lopez

Chief Mechanical Engineer

Lead Facilities Technicians: Peter Perez, David Russell, Robert Saucedo

Lorenzo Peay

Facilities Technician

Roberto Castro

Director of Guest Experience

Danny La Logistics Manager

Danielle Litrenta

Volunteer Coordinator

Front of House Managers: Beverly Feinberg, Christine Harmon, Danielle Litrenta, K Roesler, Karen Tomlinson

Front of House Staff: Judy Bentovim, Sue Carberry, Julio Cedillo, Kerry Freshman, Bonnie Graham, Sharon Karniss, Nell Murray, Karen Ruffner, Linda Thornhill, Marilyn Weiss

Facilities Event Staff: Joshua Albertson, William Bulmer, Lily Castillo, Jafet Chavez, Jessica Dau, Gabriel Carlo De Guzman, Paul Delgado, Erika Belle Geonzon, Carmelina Herrera, Calvin Kim, Garrett Lockwood, Edward Manzo, Abraham Montoya, Gertrude Nixon, Kate Ortega-Andrade, Taylor Owens, Gema Reeves, Brandon Scott, Nicholas Stroh, Yadira Zuniga

STAGE PERSONNEL

Adam Day Head Carpenter

Evan Page

Electrical Department Head

Shafeeq Sabir

Property Department Head

RJ Givens

Audio Department Head

Ryan Morse

Video Department Head

Jonnel Domilos

Piano Technician

JACOBS MUSIC CENTER

BUILDING A SOUND TOMORROW

“To have the opportunity to improve the beautiful hall we call home, and to improve the musical communication on stage with the musicians, and to create a more intimate connection with our audiences, is a fantastic dream.”

- Rafael Payare, Music Director San Diego Symphony

Under the leadership of Music Director Rafael Payare and Chief Executive Officer Martha Gilmer, the San Diego Symphony is undergoing a $125 million renovation of its indoor home to be completed in the fall of 2023. The renovation of The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center will complement The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park™ and provide San Diego with two extraordinary venues both designed to celebrate music and community.

PLAY A PART IN BUILDING THE SYMPHONY’S FUTURE

We are transforming the orchestra’s indoor home which will provide expanded programming and inspiring experiences for the community for years to come. For information on how you can support this campaign, email us at Campaign@SanDiegoSymphony.org.

HEAR BECAUSE OF YOU

With you, our great city has a great orchestra. Rich in history and culture, your San Diego Symphony brings the joy of music to its community and educates audience members of all ages through its programs and engagement opportunities. With music, we celebrate our city’s individuality and discover new harmonies.

JOIN US IN OUR MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE

At this time of year an anonymous donor graciously makes a $500,000 Matching Gift Challenge to inspire support. Through June 30th, contributions will be matched dollar for dollar providing twice the funding for the Symphony. Your contribution provides significant support for the orchestra, including its artistic growth, education and community programs, state-of-the-art venues, and musicians.

Scan here to make a matched gift now and help us change lives through music:

For other ways to give your support, call Sydney Wilkins, Annual Fund Manager, at (619) 615-3901 or email swilkins@sandiegosymphony.org.

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park’s culinary program, The Shell Provisions, offers an impressive range of local specialties from some of San Diego’s finest eateries and locally sourced options ranging from casual to upscale. State-of-the-art kitchens and al fresco dining spaces will make dining with your friends and family at our venue a memorable experience.

The Shell Provisions is brought to life by our local partners. These partners include some of San Diego’s most talked-about favorites, like celebrity Chef Richard Blais, Urban Kitchen, Biga, Lola 55, Kitchens for Good, Wicked Popcorn, Cali Cream and more.

As a commitment to this community and our shared environment, our partners in The Shell Provisions will eliminate single-use plastic and pursue additional recycling opportunities.

FEATURED MUSICIAN

A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Courtney Secoy Cohen has been Principal Librarian with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra since the summer of 2011. Prior to her current position, Ms. Cohen served as Assistant Librarian with the SDSO, Assistant librarian with the Kansas City Symphony and Assistant Librarian with the Florida West Coast Symphony (now the Sarasota Orchestra). She began her music library career working part-time as needed in the Boston Symphony Orchestra library and the Tanglewood music Center library. During this time, she also became the first performance librarian for the Boston Conservatory.

An active member of MOLA: An Association of Music Performance Librarians, Ms. Cohen currently serves as the President for the 2022-23 season and hosted the MOLA annual conference in San Diego with the SDSO in 2017. She’s enjoyed serving on various committees throughout her years in MOLA, as well as acting as the Pops Resource Database Manager. Outside of work and MOLA, Ms. Cohen also acts as the personal librarian for Maestra Mei-Ann Chen.

Ms. Cohen is a graduate of Louisiana State University in oboe performance, where she studied

with Linda Strommen, and the New England Conservatory of Music in oboe performance, where she studied with Laura Ahlbeck and John Ferrillo. She has performed with many orchestras, including the San Diego Symphony, the Kansas City Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the Sarasota Opera, and the Boston Symphony Chamber Players, among others. Ms. Cohen has also participated as an oboist in several music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Center, the National Orchestral Institute, and the Chautauqua Institution, to name a few.

In her spare time, Courtney Cohen enjoys giving back to organizations and causes for which she is passionate. She serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego chapter of the National Celiac Association and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Junior League of San Diego. She also enjoys experimenting with gluten free baking, reading, studying World War II history, spending time with her family, and playing the bagpipes.

Meet Courtney and learn a bit about the role of a librarian in a symphony orchestra. Watch the interview by scanning this QR code!

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Courtney Secoy Cohen Principal Librarian

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY, RAFAEL PAYARE

and ALISA WEILERSTEIN

STERN AUDITORIUM/PERELMAN STAGE AT OCTOBER 13, 2023

Continuing its rapid transformation under Music Director Rafael Payare and CEO

Martha Gilmer, the San Diego Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 13, 2023 marking their first performance there in ten years. The exciting musical program will feature the New York premiere of a San Diego Symphony commission by composer Carlos Simon, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5—part of the Orchestra’s ongoing exploration of the composer’s symphonies—and Dvořák’s celebrated Cello Concerto with soloist Alisa Weilerstein.

Music Director Rafael Payare is thrilled to return to Carnegie for his first performance with the San Diego Symphony. “For any orchestra, an appearance at Carnegie Hall is a thrilling showcase. For us, it is also the prelude to a return to San Diego to inaugurate our newly renovated home, Jacobs Music Center, now made more beautiful and enjoyable than ever.”

The Carnegie Hall concert will be the first for the Orchestra with Rafael Payare conducting, and Payare and Weilerstein’s first performance together in the New York area. Upon returning to San Diego, the Orchestra will offer a season of wide-ranging programs—from Mahler’s staggering “Resurrection” Symphony to staged performances of Prokofiev’s music for Romeo and Juliet—to reintroduce audiences to Jacobs Music Center following a $125 million renovation and restoration. Other season highlights include The Ring Without Words, a symphonic journey through Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle, conducted by Rafael Payare as an homage to his mentor, Lorin Maazel; world premieres of compositions by Texu Kim, Carlos Simon, and Vladimir Tarnopolsky; and the West Coast premieres of works by Mason Bates, Gabriela Ortiz, and Billy Childs.

Friday, October 13, 8PM

Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage)

Rafael Payare, Conductor

Alisa Weilerstein, Cello

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

CARLOS SIMON: New Commission

DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto in B minor

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 in D minor

For tickets and more information, visit CarnegieHall.org

THE LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society honors the following outstanding individuals who have committed a gift from their estate to the San Diego Symphony Foundation and/or to the San Diego Symphony Orchestra's Annual Fund to ensure the success of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association for generations to come. The following listing reflects pledges entered as of April 25, 2023.

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Leonard Abrahms*

Alfred F. Antonicelli*

Pat Baker and Laurence Norquist*

William Beamish

Stephen and Michele* Beck-von-Peccoz

Alan Benaroya

Rosanne B. and W. Gregory Berton

Dr. James L. Bowers*

Lt. Margaret L Boyce USN*

Dennis and Lisa Bradley

Gordon Brodfuehrer

Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation

Joseph H. Brooks and Douglas Walker

Julia Brown

Margaret and David* Brown

Donna Bullock

Roberta and Malin Burnham

Robert Caplan and Carol Randolph

The Carton Charitable Trust

Barbara and Paul Chacon

Melanie and Russ Chapman

Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay

Catherine Cleary

Warrine and Ted Cranston*

Elisabeth and Robert* Crouch

Bob and Kathy Cueva

Peter V. Czipott and Marisa SorBello

Caroline S. DeMar

Penny* and Harold Dokmo, Jr.

Arthur S. Ecker*

Elizabeth and Newell A. Eddy*

Daniel J. and Phyllis Epstein

Jeanne and Morey Feldman*

David M. Finkelstein*

Esther and Bud* Fischer

Teresa and Merle Fishlowitz

Margaret A. Flickinger

John Forrest and Deborah Pate

Norman Forrester and Bill Griffin

Pauline Foster*

Judith and Dr. William Friedel

Pam and Hal Fuson

Carol J. Gable*

Edward B. Gill

Joyce Glazer

Nancy and Fred Gloyna

Muriel Gluck*

Helene Grant*

Dorothy and Waldo* Greiner

David and Claire Guggenheim

Pamela Hamilton Lester

Alice Dyer*

Susan and Paul Hering

Lulu Hsu

Joan and Irwin Jacobs

Marjory Kaplan

Barbara M. Katz

Patricia A. Keller

Karen and Warren Kessler

Anne and Takashi Kiyoizumi

Evelyn and William Lamden

Carol Lazier and James Merritt

Inge Lehman*

Sandra and Arthur* Levinson

Beatrice P. and Charles W. Lynds*

Gladys Madoff

Pamela Mallory

Richard Manion

James Marshall

Patricia and Peter Matthews

Elizabeth R. Mayer*

Vance M. McBurney*

Antoinette Chaix McCabe*

Una Davis and Jack McGrory

Sandra Miner

Riley Mixson*

Judith A. Moore

Ermen and Fred Moradi*

Mona and Sam Morebello

Joani Nelson

Helen and Joseph R. Nelson*

Mariellen Oliver*

Elizabeth and Dene Oliver

Val and Ron Ontell

Steven Penhall

Margaret F. Peninger*

Pauline Peternella *

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

Shona Pierce*

Linda and Shearn* Platt

Robert Plimpton

Elizabeth Poltere

Sheila Potiker*

Jim Price and Joan Sieber

Anne Ratner*

Debra Thomas Richter and Mark Richter

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Dr. Arno Safier*

Joan and Jack* Salb

Craig Schloss

Todd Schultz

Melynnique and Edward Seabrook

Pat Shank

Kathleen and Lewis* Shuster

Karen and Kit Sickels

Drs. Bella and Alexander* Silverman

Stephen M. Silverman

Judith Harris* and Dr. Robert Singer

Gayle* and Donald Slate

Lyn Small and Miguel Ikeda

Linda and Bob Snider

Dave and Phyllis Snyder

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Suellen and James Sorenson

Valerie Stallings

Pat Stein*

Richard Stern*

Marjorie A. Stettbacher

Susan B. Stillings*

Joyce and Ted Strauss

Gene Summ

Miriam Summ*

Sheryl Sutton

James L.* and June A. Swartz

Elizabeth and Joseph* Taft

Joyce and Joseph Timmons

Harriet and Maneck Wadia

Pauline* and Ralph* Wagner

Betty and Phillip Ward PIF Fund*

Leslie and Joe Waters

Sue and Bill Weber

Mike & Janet Westling

James* R. Williams and Nancy* S. Williams

Martha Jean Winslow*

Marga Winston*

Edward Witt

Carolyn and Eric Witt

David A. Wood

Mitchell R. Woodbury

Zarbock 1990 Trust*

LeAnna S. Zevely

Madeline and Milton Goldberg*

Sarah Marsh-Rebelo and John Rebelo

Dr. and Mrs. Philip Ziring If

you are interested in more information about joining The Legacy Society, please contact Director of Advancement, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Jodie Graber at (619) 236-5409 or jgraber@sandiegosymphony.org.

JUNE DINING GEMS

New Restaurants, Brunch Experiences & Menus Await This Month

The culinary minds behind Azuki Sushi in Bankers Hill have debuted an immersive Japanese dining experience a couple blocks north on Fifth Avenue: Kinme Omakase Tucked away from the bustle of uptown and nearby Balboa Park, Kinme is a culinary urban retreat. The low-lit, modern space seats just

10 guests at its sleek bar—behind which you’ll find chefs Nao Ichimura and Kevin Alvarado handcrafting the evening’s 10-course omakase (or chef’s choice) tasting menu. Updated seasonally, it’s a study in Edomae sushi and the rich history of Kaiseki cuisine. Expect fresh local catches, along with fish flown

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in directly from Tokyo’s famous Toyosu Market; plus delicacies like A5 wagyu beef; and exclusive sakes and Japanese whiskies. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, the restaurant offers seatings at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. (reservations required) for $175 per guest; with wine and sake pairings available

Chef creations at Kinme Omakase

DINING

for an additional $70 per person. 2505 Fifth Ave., Bankers Hill, 858.947.1518

The Gaslamp Quarter welcomes a new rooftop bar and restaurant: Leave of Absence, by chef and restaurateur Jason Neroni, located on the pool-deck level of the recently opened Kimpton Alma San Diego hotel. The menu centers on shareable wood-fired dishes and California fare, including flatbreads, mezze plates, roasted veggies and burgers. Try the Smash Brisket Burger with smoked cheddar cheese, butter pickles and special sauce on a pretzel bun. The cocktail menu boasts margaritas and tropical craft libations such as the Raspado, a Jamaicaninspired slushy spiked with mezcal. 1047 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, 619.515.3000

It’s Southern Italy fare at its finest at Civico 1845—one of just four San Diego restaurants to be rated by Gambero Rosso International. The Little Italy outpost has overhauled its entire menu with new and revamped offerings. Feast on debut dishes such as Ragu Calabrese with garganelli pasta and short

rib ragu—topped with braised pork short ribs, homemade Calabrian sausage and pecorino cheese. A full vegan menu offers Pasta e Rapini, Ragu di Funghi and Bruschetta Ricotta among its new dishes. 1845 India St., Little Italy, 619.431.5990

Inspired by New Orleans’ French Quarter, Mister A’s new Saturday brunch service includes stellar views and live jazz. The experience starts with a bite and aperitif at the bar, along with live jazz by rotating musicians that can be heard restaurantwide, before being seated in the main dining room.

Executive chef Stephane Voitzwinkler’s exclusive Saturday brunch menu boasts blue crab cakes, hush puppies, beignets, crispy shrimp po’ boys,

dirty rice topped with a fried egg, gumbo Benedict, shrimp ‘n’ grits, and more. 2550 Fifth Ave., 12th floor, Bankers Hill, 619.239.1377

Delight in Cajun cuisine, music and more at "Brunch + Beats"—a new Saturday brunch party series at North Park’s bayou-inspired eatery, Louisiana Purchase, hosted by District 619. A special brunch menu features “Drop Top Chicken Flock,” comprising wings, waffles, honey butter and maple syrup; “Grazin’ in Love,” with three eggs, ribeye steak, potatoes, onions, peppers and Crawfish Monica sauce; “Strawberry Fine” with streusel and creamcheese drizzle; and much more. More highlights: Champagne specials, live

Clockwise: the pool deck at Leave of Absence; seasonal French Toast at Serea; Ragu Calabrese at Civico 1845

music and old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

2305 University Ave., North Park, 619.396.2316

Hotel del Coronado’s flagship restaurant, Serea, recently refreshed its weekend brunch menu— served Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Created by executive chef JoJo Ruiz, it spotlights new dishes like the caviar Benedict with blue lump crab cakes; and the cheese-andspinach spanakotiropita (a savory Greek-style pie) drizzled with fermented hot honey. There’s plenty of old menu favorites, too—including the shakshuka, smoked tritip steak with fried eggs, chilled shellfish, whole fish preparations, brunch cocktails and bubbly. Another menu standout is

Keiko Green

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the smoked polenta with grilled shrimp, poached eggs, peppadew peppers and cherry tomatoes. Reserve a table on the airy dining veranda or ample patio for prime ocean views. 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.435.6611

Living up to its name, Bun & Patti is Little Italy’s new “fine casual” restaurant, serving premiumquality, all-natural burgers (read: no hormones or antibiotics) in laidback digs. And come hungry; the burgers are huge. Cases in point include the Notorious B&P—two beef patties, cheddar, secret sauce and fixings on a toasted brioche bun; and the dramatic Smoke Show, a 14-day, dry-aged beef patty from Flannery Farm, Baker’s gourmet bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato and truffle aioli. Or choose from sandwiches like Taste of the South, with fried Mary’s free-range chicken, cabbage slaw, pickles and chipotle aioli on a pretzel bun; plus wings, salads, truffle fries, onion rings, mac ‘n’ cheese, and chocolate-chip cookies with ice cream for dessert. To drink: craft beer, wine, and milkshakes with house-made ice cream and garnished with Belgian waffles. 2171 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy, 619.637.6284

“EXHILARATING IN EVERY WAY."

— Los Angeles Times

FROM

performed together, in one orchestra.

For an organization whose concerts had been presented indoors for most of its existence, pivoting to outdoors was a huge step, but it seems to have been one that paid off. In 2021, Mainly Mozart’s four festivals broke the company’s alltime attendance record. “Mainly Mozart has been exploring different ways to serve our audience since COVID made us rethink venues and performances,” Laturno says. “Ticket sales have exploded since we moved outdoors. Most excitingly, 67% are new

11 audiences, and almost half are under age 40. We are seeing drivers coming from Los Angeles and the desert, as well as all over San Diego County.”

In fact, audiences have embraced outdoor concerts so enthusiastically that for its 35th anniversary, the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival is expanding to two weeks: in Del Mar, June 15, 17 and 18; and in La Jolla, June 20, 22 and 24. As it does every year, the All-Star Orchestra brings together the largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players in North America, drawing from the most prestigious

orchestras. In addition to returning to Del Mar Surf Cup Sports Park, this year the festival expands to two new venues: the five-year-old, acoustically magnificent Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla Village; and the brand-new, outdoor Epstein Family Amphitheater on the campus of UC San Diego.

“Being able to expand our festival this way shows the tremendous demand for Mainly Mozart,” says Music Director Michael Francis, returning to lead the festival for the ninth year. “Our reach is growing and of course, we offer

great variety—between the might of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony; to the intimacy of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony chamber version in an indoor setting. We are really trying to cater to our wonderful audience and provide an exceptional example of all that Mainly Mozart is about.”

On the program at Del Mar Surf Cup Sports Park the first week: Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto and Piano Concerto No. 25, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, Brahms’ Violin Concerto, and much more. The following week, the festival moves indoors to The Conrad for Mahler’s

Michael Francis with guests at the 2022 festival; the incredible staging at night.

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Symphony No. 4; then graces the Epstein Family Amphitheater with a delightful program of Shostakovich and Mozart; and finally the tremendous Beethoven Symphony No.

9. Leading players from dozens of America’s top orchestras will be led by

Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster Martin Chalifour, Dallas Symphony Concertmaster Alexander Kerr, and Cleveland Orchestra Concertmaster David Radzynski—serving as rotating concertmasters of the 2023 Mainly

Mozart All-Star Orchestra.

“Mainly Mozart seized any opportunity we could to keep going. And so therefore, we’ve maintained our audience and indeed grew,” says Francis. “What we’ve learned is presenting exceptionally high quality music with the finest musicians available in a relaxed setting has paid tremendous dividends.”

“We’ve been very happy and successful at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar, and we see a long future there,” Laturno says. “But we’re also very excited to have the opportunity to perform indoors in the beautiful

acoustics of The Conrad, in a different repertoire that isn’t appropriate for an outdoor setting. That and the new Epstein Family Amphitheater are an enormous gift to the San Diego community, enabling us to broaden our geographic reach and the range of experiences we can offer.”

Laturno agrees with Francis that although the programming is still classical music, the more casual vibe of outdoor concerts seems to agree with new, younger audiences. “At Del Mar Surf Cup Sports Park, patrons have their choice of seating at tables for four, or

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in Adirondack chairs; or bringing their own chairs, and picnics with food and wine. Rather than make choices based on ticket price, they decide on which of these experiences they want, and can curate their own.”

And there’s a lot for audiences to look forward to. “There are actually quite a lot of Mainly Mozart firsts this year,” Francis says. “We’ll be performing pieces that we haven’t played before, including Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to finish the festival, which will be epic. There’s the Grand Fantasy, which is an arrangement of Mozart

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piano pieces by one of Mozart’s students, which is very exciting for me. We have a program based around the impact of politics on music through the ages, which should be really good fun. And of course our exceptional musicians and world-class soloists are highlights unto themselves.”

Among the featured soloists will be Whitney Crockett, Los Angeles Philharmonic principal bassoon; pianist AnneMarie McDermott; soprano Chelsea Guo in the Mahler Symphony No. Four and on piano; and Martin Chalifour. The San Diego Master Chorale will provide the vocal heft for Beethoven’s Ninth.

“Chelsea Guo is going to really engage people both with her high-quality piano playing and singing,” Francis continues. “A rare talent to be able to do both at the highest level. We’ll also be featuring the wonderfully talented

The Festival Orchestra and crowd; violinist Karen Gomyo.

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violinist Karen Gomyo.”

Considering many of the musicians that make up the All-Star Orchestra are coming to San Diego directly from a full season of performances with their home orchestras, it’s a tribute to Mainly Mozart that they are eager to participate. “Artists are so happy to come to perform with us here—they love the collegiality and the strong sense of family that has developed between the artists and the audiences,” Laturno says. “Of course, coming to San Diego in the summer is also a huge draw!”

Francis adds, “Our reputation among musicians really is tremendous. The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra is well known and respected by orchestral musicians throughout North America; to receive an invitation is an incredible honor. We consistently feature the highest concentration of concertmasters and principal

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players in any one place.”

Looking to this year’s plans, Francis says, “I feel very proud of this festival coming up. Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar has become a real favorite, and it so brilliantly achieves that summer festival atmosphere. But I also think the new UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater is going to be a real hit, with good acoustics and a great experience for everyone. We’ll also have the intimacy of The Conrad.”

Francis continues, “The programming includes lots of familiar favorites alongside several new pieces. And whether it’s your 100th concert or your first, we firmly believe that we can help you find your personal connection to this incredible music that helps define each of our lives.”

The festival runs June 15, 17 and 18; and June 20, 22 and 24. For tickets and more info: mainlymozart.org

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