San Diego Symphony: Summer 2023 Season at The Rady Shell

THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY PRESENTS

THE CONRAD PREBYS

2023 SUMMER SEASON

YOU BELONG HEAR AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK™

YOU BELONG HEAR

THE CONRAD PREBYS

2023 SUMMER SEASON AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK™

The summer tradition of world-class music in an unparalleled setting continues! Experience the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, guest artists, national tours and more at this spectacular waterfront venue. These are just a few highlights, but every concert is an experience and a memory yet-to-be made!

Check out pages 6 through 16 for the full listing, and visit TheShell.org for full up-to-the-minute listings and program information!

4th of july:

C&C MusiC factory and Dj PrinCe HakiM

“Its location couldn’t be more jaw-dropping...”

- Los Angeles Times

“Fans of live music and memorable venues should get ready to add another amphitheater to their bucket lists.”

- Forbes

C&C Music Factory & DJ Prince Hakim (page 7)

Rafael Payare (page 6)

“The significance of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park cannot be overstated.”

- The San Diego Union-Tribune

“A captivating bubble of a building that seems to float on the gentle harbor tide.”

- Travel + Leisure

Patti LaBelle & Gladys Knight (page 12)

Counting Crows (page 14)

Charlie Puth (page 8)

Trombone Shorty & Ziggy Marley (page 10)

DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING PRE-SUMMER SEASON

VIOLENT FEMMES WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY | WED,

Christopher Dragon, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

MAY 10

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, Violent Femmes will be playing the album in its entirety with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. The album would later prove to embody some of the most powerful anthems of a disenchanted youth that the world has ever known. Today, it stands as a pillar of an American underground movement, and one of the best early examples of alternative rock.

STAR

WARS:

A NEW

HOPE

IN

CONCERT | SAT, MAY 13 & SUN, MAY 14

Conner Gray Covington, conductor; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

“The Force is strong with this one...”

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra wil present Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert, featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ musical score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by acclaimed conductor Conner Gray Covington.

BARNATAN

PLAYS

BRAHMS

| SAT, MAY 20 & SUN, MAY 21

Rafael Payare, conductor; Inon Barnatan, piano; San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2, in B-flat Major, Op. 83

Gity Razaz: Methuselah (In Chains of Time)* (WORLD PREMIERE)

Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70

A San Diego favorite hailed by The New York Times as “one of the most admired pianists of his generation,” Inon Barnatan brings us Brahms’ brilliant blockbuster, the Piano Concerto No. 2. Music Director Rafael Payare and the Orchestra deliver an exciting world premiere by the much-in-demand Iranian-American composer Gity Razaz. The evening closes with Dvořák’s tender and intensely expressive Symphony No. 7, with its warm melodies inspired by the Bohemian spirit.

*Commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

SINGING WITH THE DEVIL: PAYARE AND CANTATA CRIOLLA

| FRI, MAY 26 & SAT, MAY 27

Rafael Payare, conductor; Aquiles Machado, tenor; Gustavo Castillo, baritone; San Diego Master Chorale

Fauré: Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande, Op. 80

Dukas: La Péri, Poème Dansé (Dance Poem in One Scene)

Castellanos: Santa Cruz de Pacairigua

Estévez: Cantata criolla, “Florentino, el que cantó con el Diablo” (Florentino, the One who Sang with the Devil), poem by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba

Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in works by two of Venezuela’s most notable composers. Antonio Estévez’s best-known music is the 1954 Cantata Criolla, a lively work based on the Venezuelan mythic poem by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba about a singing contest between Florentino and the Devil. And Evencio Castellanos’ Santa Cruz de Pacairigua is filled with the influences of the country’s folk melodies, popular dance rhythms and even medieval carols.

© 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © DISNEY.

Gity Razaz

Rafael Payare

Inon Barnatan

SEASON SHOWS AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK!

DIANA ROSS: THE MUSIC LEGACY TOUR 2023 | SUN, JUNE 11

The Music Legacy Tour 2023 will showcase iconic #1 chart toppers featuring hit-after-hit from Diana Ross’ solo career catalog and as the lead singer of The Supremes. Captivating fans with her soulful, heart-felt vocals and magnetic stage presence, Diana 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.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

AN EVENING WITH JOHN LEGEND | FRI, JUNE 16

This special solo performance will feature songs and stories with 12-time Grammy® winner John Legend. Experience intimate reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release LEGEND (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”).

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE | SUN, JUNE 18

GRAMMY® Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Earth, Wind & Fire bring their legendary music and stage performance to San Diego’s The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Performing greatest hits from their catalog of more than 23 albums, Earth, Wind & Fire blends funk, jazz, pop, soul and R&B into a musical genre entirely their own. Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

AN EVENING WITH CAKE | TUE, JUNE 20

The Sacramento, CA-based band CAKE continues to maintain a wealth of originality. 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 nationstate unto themselves, with no evident peers in sound or perspective. The band is currently at work on their ninth album due for release during 2023.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. This performance begins at 8 PM.

JUNE/JULY

OPENING NIGHT SUMMER 2023 | FRI, JUNE 30

Rafael Payare, conductor

Pacho Flores, trumpet

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

Roberto Sierra: Salseando for Trumpet and Orchestra

Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op.45

Trumpeter Pacho Flores joins Rafael and the San Diego Symphony Orchestra to open the summer 2023 season with a night of dancing and iconic melodies. Flores will perform the West Coast Premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Salseando. Written for him in 2020, the concerto blends jazz improvisation with salsa rhythms and melodies. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, and features Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances.

THE BEACH BOYS | SAT, JULY 1

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys—who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon, are bringing their shows to fans around the world. Since the band’s cofounder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”

This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

ARETHA: A TRIBUTE | SUN, JULY 2

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

Ryan Shaw, vocalist

Sydney Harper, vocalist

Rajdulari, vocalist

Randy Chalmers, vocalist

Lucas Waldin, conductor

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Broadway diva Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy® nominee Ryan Shaw light up The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with all your favorite Aretha Franklin hits. Led by conductor Lucas Waldin, this high-energy, glittering tribute to the Queen of Soul includes iconic favorites from “Respect” and “Think” to “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace” and many more.

Rafael Payare Pacho Flores

SAN DIEGO’S 4TH OF JULY DANCE PARTY – C&C MUSIC FACTORY AND DJ PRINCE HAKIM | TUE, JULY 4

Gracing The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park stage for the first time, 90’s hip-hop sensation C&C Music Factory are known for their top hits “Gonna Make you Sweat”, “Here We Go Let’s Rock & Roll”, and “Things That Make You Go Hmmm...”. Getting things started will be DJ Prince Hakim, who brought the audience to its feet at The Rady Shell in 2022. Influenced by the sound of the ‘80s and today, Prince Hakim has traveled from New York to Tokyo sharing his passion and spreading his message to “Celebrate Life.”

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. This performance begins at 7 PM.

APOLLO 13 IN CONCERT | FRI, JULY 7

Nicholas Buc, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra

“Failure is not an option...”

Hailed by critics and audiences alike, Universal Pictures’ Apollo 13 tells the incredible story of one of the most thrilling and suspenseful missions in the history of the American space program. Directed by Ron Howard and nominated for nine Academy Awards®, the film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton as astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise, who were selected to fly NASA’s third moon landing mission.

Apollo 13 is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON IN CONCERT | SAT, JULY 8

Nicholas Buc, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra

A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon is a captivating and original story that combines humor, fire-breathing action and epic adventure!

Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes—a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.

How To Train Your Dragon In Concert features this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®nominated score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra in a thrilling experience for all ages.

C&C Music Factory; DJ Prince Hakim

Photo credits: Rafael PayareJ. Henry Fair; Pacho FloresJu an Martinez

© 2023 DWA LLC. All Rights Reserved.

CHARLIE PUTH PRESENTS THE “CHARLIE” LIVE EXPERIENCE

WITH SUPPORT FROM ALEXANDER STEWART | SUN, JULY 9

Charlie Puth has proven to be one of the industry’s most consistent hitmakers and sought-after collaborators. He has amassed eight multi-platinum singles, four Grammy® nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, a Critic’s Choice Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. Recently, Puth released his highly anticipated third studio album CHARLIE via Atlantic Records. Featuring hit singles “Left and Right [feat. Jung Kook of BTS],“ “That’s Hilarious” and “Light Switch,” the “expertly crafted collection” (Rolling Stone) has surpassed 1 billion global streams and received critical praise around the world.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

TCHAIKOVSKY X. DRAKE | FRI, JULY 14

Steve Hackman, conductor/creator

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Tchaikovsky X. Drake is a symphonic synthesis that blends the music of two composer-romanticists separated by almost a century. Twenty-two songs of Drake are woven into Tchaikovsky’s epic Fifth Symphony, as the lyrics of the former serve to advance the narrative program of the latter.

THE JACKSONS & VILLAGE PEOPLE | SUN, JULY 16

Two of the most legendary groups in music history take the stage for one memorable evening at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, as the soulful hits of The Jacksons like “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” “Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)” and iconic songs of Village People—including “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man,” “In The Navy”— and many more!

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

Steve Hackman

The Jacksons

Village People

@reneelynnn

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH SIR ANDREW DAVIS AND GIL SHAHAM | FRI, JULY 28

Experience the music of some of the United States’ finest young musicians as they end their tour of the country in San Diego at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, joining forces with Sir Andrew Davis— one of the world’s most recognized and acclaimed conductors— and the inimitable violinist Gil Shaham

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

GUSTER WITH THE

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | SAT, JULY 29

Guster

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra joins the Boston-bred band. Winsome melodies, soaring hooks, and tight, immaculate songcraft are brought to The Rady Shell with a career-spanning set.

MARIACHI LOS CAMPEROS WITH THE

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | SUN, JULY 30

Mariachi Los Camperos

Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Mariachi Los Camperos—led by Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán and considered by many to be among the finest mariachi ensembles in the world—is joined by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of rhythmic rollicking, colorful artistry and celebration.

National Youth Orchestra of the USA

Mariachi Los Camperos

Guster

Photo credits: Steve HackmanCrhis Lee

AUGUST

BEETHOVEN BY THE BAY | FRI, AUGUST 4

Johann Stuckenbruck, conductor

Eric Lu, piano

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio, Op. 72c

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat minor, Op. 55, “Eroica”

Celebrate this annual favorite with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and the music of arguably the greatest composer of all time. Led by Johann Stuckenbruck, enjoy this summer evening on the Bay with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 with soloist Eric Lu, Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” and the Overture to Fidelio

THE TRAILBLAZING MUSIC OF JONI MITCHELL, CAROLE KING AND CARLY SIMON | SAT, AUGUST 5

Ted Sperling, conductor/curator

Andréa Burns, vocalist

Morgan James, vocalist

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The songwriting genius of three trailblazing female singer/songwriters comes to life through an extraordinary symphonic evening. Ted Sperling conducts vocalists Andréa Burns, Morgan James, Capathia Jenkins and the San Diego Symphony in such favorite songs as “You’re So Vain,” “Both Sides Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Haven’t Got Time for The Pain,” and so many more.

Note that Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon will not appear at this event.

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVE AND ZIGGY MARLEY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS MAVIS STAPLES AND ROBERT RANDOLPH BAND | SUN, AUGUST 6

Experience a night of unforgettable artistry, energy and music as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue return to The Rady Shell and reggae royalty Ziggy Marley makes his debut at the waterfront venue. Mavis Staples and the Robert Randolph Band get the evening started... don’t miss a single minute of this soulful, joyous celebration of music by these legendary artists.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. This performance begins at 6 PM.

Johann Stuckenbruck

Ted Sperling

Morgan James

Trombone Shorty; Ziggy Marley

Andréa Burns

Capathia Jenkins

Eric Lu

@gabbyedmead

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ PART 2 IN CONCERT | FRI, AUGUST 11 & SAT, AUGUST 12

Justin Freer, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra

In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding World™ escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort™. It all ends here. See the movie with the soundtrack performed live by the San Diego Symphony.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23)

GIPSY KINGS FEATURING

NICOLAS REYES | SUN, AUGUST 13

Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their Platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over a year upon its release and their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, was awarded the Grammy® for Best World Music Album in 2013.

JUDY COLLINS AND MADELEINE PEYROUX PERFORMING WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | FRI, AUGUST 18

Judy Collins, vocalist

Madeleine Peyroux, vocalist

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Grammy® Award-winning songstress Judy Collins and international singer-songwriter and recording artist Madeleine Peyroux will perform a selection of hits with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sean O’Loughlin

Madeleine Peyroux

Judy Collins

Rady

Photo credits: Johann Stuckenbruck

Radek Dranikowski; Eric LuBenn Ealovega; Ted SperlingCharles Chessler; Madeleine Pe yrouxMarina CHavez; Judy CollinsShervin Lainez

AUGUST

GLADYS KNIGHT AND PATTI LABELLE | SAT, AUGUST 19

Living legends Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle take the stage for an evening of historic hits and showstoppers.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. This performance begins at 7 PM.

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN WITH BYRON STRIPLING |

SUN, AUGUST 20

Byron Stripling, conductor, trumpet and vocalist

Miche Braden, vocalist

Bobby Floyd, keyboard

Rob Thorsen, bass

Jim Rupp, drums

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras with a night of hot New Orleans jazz. The good times roll with music from Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Bessie Smith and Louis Armstrong. From street parades in the French Quarter to late night jams in the city’s famed clubs, this party transforms into an unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration with Byron Stripling, Miche Braden and Bobby Floyd leading the parade with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra!

BROADWAY ROMANCE | FRI, AUGUST 25

Rob Fisher, conductor

Mikaela Bennett, vocalist

Ross Lekites, vocalist

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of notable romantic Broadway melodies with conductor Rob Fisher, vocalists Mikaela Bennett and Ross Lekites. From West Side Story to Brigadoon, come hear all the beautiful music Broadway lovers sing to each other.

Patti LaBelle

Gladys Knight

Ross Lekites

Mikaela Bennett

Byron Stripling

Rob Fisher

@katyraves

IN THE AIR TONIGHT: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION OF GENESIS AND PHIL COLLINS | SAT, AUGUST 26

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Aaron Finley, vocalist

Brook Wood, vocalist Brian Kushmaul, percussion

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Phil Collins’s one-of-a-kind drum work and songwriting have left an enduring mark on music. With the mega-band Genesis and his numerous solo hits, Phil Collins—along with bandmates Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford—penned unforgettable hits that changed the landscape of rock and pop music. This symphonic tribute features two vocalists and the set list includes hits such as “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It on Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” “Two Hearts,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.” Stuart Chafetz conducts.

Please note that Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and any past member of Genesis will not appear at this concert.

MICHAEL BOLTON | SUN, AUGUST 27

From “When a Man Loves a Woman” to “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and more, Michael Bolton’s time, love and tenderness have created the soundtrack of our lives. Join the Grammy® Award winner for an evening of timeless hits and a musical journey through pop, rock, soul, standards and even classical.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

Photo credits: Byron StriplingJohn Abbott

Michael Bolton

SEPTEMBER

TchaikovskY Spectacular

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR | FRI, SEPTEMBER 1

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Steven Lin, piano

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 23

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a

Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture, Op. 49

The last classical concert of the 2023 Summer Season features Tchaikovsky’s iconic 1812 Overture, and audience favorite and frequent Rady Shell guest conductor Christopher Dragon.

COUNTING CROWS: BANSHEE SEASON TOUR WITH FRANK TURNER | SUN, SEPTEMBER 3

For more than two decades, the Grammy® and Academy Awardnominated rock band Counting Crows has enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multiPlatinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide, and is revered as one of the world’s most pre-eminent live touring rock bands.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. This performance begins at 6:30 PM.

VAN MORRISON | MON, SEPTEMBER 4

Van Morrison is a Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, who is widely considered one of the most important living artists of our time. He has albums that are ranked greatest in the entire rock and roll canon. He has over 150 songs featured in major motion pictures, including his hits “Brown-Eyed Girl,” “Moondance,” “Wild Night” and “Gloria.”

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

Van Morrison

BUDDY GUY: DAMN RIGHT FAREWELL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM | THU, SEPTEMBER 7

Buddy Guy is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues.

Guy’s Damn Right Farewell Tour, with special guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, will see The Americana Music Association

Lifetime Achievement Award winner performing hits from throughout his career, in addition to his new #1 album, The Blues Don’t Lie.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

BEBOP AND BEYOND: THE MUSIC OF CHARLIE PARKER & DIZZY GILLESPIE | SAT, SEPTEMBER 9

Charles McPherson, saxophone

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet

Jeremy Pelt, trumpet

Antonio Hart, alto sax

Joe Farnsworth, drums

Gerald Clayton, piano

David Wong, bass

Band leaders Charles McPherson and Gilbert Castellanos bring some of the most beloved charts from Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to the Rady Shell stage, featuring a band made of up of some of the top jazz players in the U.S.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program. Musicians from the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory will perform a pre-concert set.

Gilbert Castellanos

Buddy Guy

Charles McPherson

SEPTEMBER

@la_vie_de_nikki

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL: CHRONICLE, VOL. 1 | FRI, SEPTEMBER 22

Creedence Clearwater Revival was America’s greatest band... their music reached out and got an entire continent rocking. Hit after hit, no other band delivers that big a collection of instantly recognizable, toe-tapping songs. Classic Albums Live will honor the legacy of CCR by performing their Chronicle, Vol. 1 album with joy and dedication, note-for-note, cut-for-cut.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS LED ZEPPELIN II | SAT, SEPTEMBER 23

Led Zeppelin really does sound like the hammer of the gods… at first listen it’s the guitar riffs that grab you. Then the drums. Then the honey-sweet voice of Robert Plant. Led Zeppelin II has it all: drum solos, guitar solos, lemons! Zep fans are unrelenting in their love for the band. During the 1970s no other band or artist came close to selling as many albums as Led Zeppelin. Experience the songs that moved a generation—and continue to inspire new listeners—like “Whole Lotta Love,” “What Is and What Should Never Be,” “The Lemon Song,” “Heartbreaker,” “Ramble On,” “Moby Dick,” and so many others as one of the greatest albums of all time is recreated live onstage, note-for-note, cut-for-cut.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

JETHRO TULL: THE SEVEN DECADES | TUE, SEPTEMBER 26

Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums—songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map during these seven decades.

The San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.

Jethro Tull

Classic Albums Live

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.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN SERIES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUN 30

Summer 2023 Opening Night: Rafael Payare and Pacho Flores

JUL 7

Apollo 13 In Concert

JUL 14

Steve Hackman’s Tchaikovsky X. Drake

JUL 28

National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America

AUG 4

Beethoven by the Bay

AUG 11

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert

AUG 18

Judy Collins and Madeleine Peyroux Performing with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 25

Broadway Romance

SEP 1

Tchaikovsky Spectacular

JUL 1

The Beach Boys

JUL 8

How To Train Your Dragon In Concert

JUL 29

Guster with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 5

The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon

AUG 12

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 In Concert

AUG 19

Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle

AUG 26

In The Air Tonight: A Symphonic Celebration of Genesis and Phil Collins

JUL 2

ARETHA: A Tribute

JUL 9

Charlie Puth Presents the “Charlie” Live Experience

JUL 16

The Jacksons and Village People

JUL 30

Mariachi Los Camperos with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

AUG 6

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave and Ziggy Marley with Special Guests Mavis Staples and Robert Randolph Band

AUG 13

Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

AUG 20

When The Saints Go Marching In with Byron Stripling

AUG 27

Michael Bolton

SEP 3

Counting Crows: Banshee Season Tour with Frank Turner

SEP 9

Bebop and Beyond: The Music of Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie

SEP 22

Classic Albums Live Performs

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle, Vol. 1

WEEKDAY CONCERTS

TUE, JUL 4

SEP 23

Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin II

THU, SEP 7

San Diego’s 4th of July Dance Party: C&C Music Factory with DJ Prince Hakim

MON, SEP 4

Van Morrison

Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell

TUE, SEP 26

Jethro Tull: The Seven Decades

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When you become a supporter, you receive benefits designed to enhance your concert experience, including invitations to rehearsals and special events, dedicated ticketing concierge service, year-round access to an exclusive donor lounge during Symphony concerts, reserved parking and more. Most importantly, your contribution directly supports the orchestra’s musicians, the very heart of the San Diego Symphony!

To learn more, visit SanDiegoSymphony.org/Give or call (619) 615-3901.

San Diego Symphony. Changing Lives Through Music.

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