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JUNE/JULY
OPENING NIGHT SUMMER 2023 | FRI, JUNE 30
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
