2012-2013 San Diego Symphony Full Season Brochure

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to San Diego Symphony’s 2012-2013 season!

Join us for one of our best seasons ever featuring acclaimed pianists Lang Lang and Olga Kern, violinist Joshua Bell, soprano Denyce Graves and The Romeros, The Royal Family of the Guitar. This season’s lineup also includes favorites such as Beethoven’s Pastoral and Eroica Symphonies, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique and Rimsky-Korsakov’s exotic and seductive Scheherazade. We are also thrilled to present one of America’s most celebrated composers John Williams, who will conduct two special performances (tickets available only to subscribers).

Something different, something new: Our Winter Pops series is now CITY LIGHTS! Experience hot entertainment and a cool night on the town. Principal pops conductor Marvin Hamlisch leads the way as we welcome Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kenny G and The 5 ‘piano-playing’ Browns to the stage. Our bars offer drinks you can take back to your seat.

And after the show, enjoy dancing with DJ in the lower lobby.

Also, our Symphony Exposé, Family Festival and Chamber Music concerts provide something for everyone. With these three series, learn how the music comes alive. Bring the kids for a fun afternoon, or experience a smaller ensemble of world-class musicians.

I look forward to seeing you at the San Diego Symphony!

Jahja Ling

Music Director

“Ling and the orchestra had connected with the Force. The audience seemed to be in a trance resulting in a silence as memorable and meaningful as the entire performance.”

– U-T San Diego

“As I listened to the San Diego Symphony, everything was in its place.

The orchestral transitions were smooth and nearly seamless.”

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Table of Contents Classical

OPUS 2012 Gala

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Classical Specials

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Jacobs Masterworks

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Chamber Music Series

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Symphony Exposé

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Pops

City Lights

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International Passport Series 14-15

Fox Theatre Film Series

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family concerts

Family Festival

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Get Involved!

Support Your Symphony

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Season at a Glance

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Prices

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Seating Charts

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Opus 2012 Gala

Lang Lang

Plays Tchaikovsky

The Concert Saturday, October 6, 8pm Jahja Ling, conductor; Lang Lang, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty Suite TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 Cocktail Reception & After-Party sponsored by

The Gala Honorary Chairs: Mayor Jerry Sanders and Rana Sampson Pre- and post-concert activities at The University Club atop Symphony Towers $250 Concert and After-Party Ticket • Symphony performance starring Lang Lang • Post-concert party

$1,250 Gala Ticket • Symphony performance starring Lang Lang • Cocktail reception • Seated dinner • After-party with dessert, dancing, open bar and games of chance • Hosted valet parking

$2,500 Premium Gala Ticket All benefits of Gala Ticket plus: • Preferred seating • Preferred wine selection • Tableside champagne service

$5,000 Ultra Premium Gala Ticket All benefits of Premium Gala Ticket plus: • Premium table location • VIP seating at the concert • Sponsorship recognition • Autographed CD by Lang Lang • Post-concert private reception with Lang Lang and Maestro Jahja Ling

“Lang Lang is the hottest artist on the classical music planet.”

– The New York Times

Lang Lang, piano

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Classical Specials JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONCERT

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Friday, December 7, 2012, 8pm Saturday, December 8 Gala , 2012, 8pm John Williams, conductor Johannes Moser, cello John Williams conducts his greatest movie hits; this concert also features his celebrated Cello Concerto.

A portion of these concert proceeds benefits the San Diego Symphony musicians’ pension fund.

GIL SHAHAM IN RECITAL* Thursday, February 7 VIP , 2013, 7:30pm Gil Shaham, violin Akira Eguchi, piano WALTON: Violin Sonata BACH: Partita No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 9: Kreutzer BOLCOM: (New piece: Music Accord Commission)

John Williams, conductor

THE ROMEROS RETURN!

Friday, May 17, 2013, 8pm Sunday, May 19, 2013, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Pepe Romero, guitar; The Romeros, guitar Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano GRANADOS: Tres danzas españolas CELEDONIO ROMERO: Concierto de Malaga GOULD: Troubador Music for Four Guitars and Orchestra FALLA: El amor brujo

Grammy®, Academy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning film composer John Williams joins San Diego Symphony for two incredible nights!

Morton Gould’s work was written in 1968 for The Romeros and for the 200th Anniversary of the City of San Diego.

*San Diego Symphony does not perform.

Full price tickets start at: $20* Group discounts available: For details call 619.236.5403 VIP packages available. See order form for details.

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The San Diego Symphony and La Jolla Music Society have joined together to celebrate San Diego’s great guitar family, The Romeros.

La Jolla Music Society’s holiday concert with The Romeros and acclaimed Spanish string orchestra Concerto Málaga is on December 2 at Balboa Theatre. For information visit LJMS.org or call 858.459.3728.

*Except John Williams.

The Romeros, guitar

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Jacobs Masterworks

“Lang Lang gave a captivating performance, the kind that you remember as much for its quiet stretches as for its wow factor.”

– The New Yorker

Lang Lang, piano

MAHLER’S FIFTH

Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3, 2012, 8pm Sunday, November 4, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Ralph Kirshbaum, cello HAYDN: Cello Concerto in D Major MAHLER: Symphony No. 5

LANG LANG PLAYS BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR

Friday, October 5, 2012, 8pm Sunday, October 7, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Lang Lang, piano BEETHOVEN: Overture to Fidelio BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5: Emperor MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL

OHLSSON PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13, 2012, 8pm Sunday, October 14, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite No. 1 HAYDN: Symphony No. 102 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 2

BRAHMS’ FOURTH

Friday & Saturday, October 26 & 27, 2012, 8pm Sunday, October 28, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Ray Chen, violin KERNIS: Too Hot Toccata SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

Friday & Saturday, November 16 & 17, 2012, 8pm Sunday, November 18, 2pm Christof Perick, conductor Jeff Thayer, violin R. STRAUSS: Don Juan GOLDMARK: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6: Pastoral

“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.”

– The Washington Post

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“Viviane’s rich, burnished tone, crystalline articulation and subtle expression grab attention and leave a lasting impression.”

– The Washington Post

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE

Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15, 2012, 8pm Sunday, December, 16, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Friday & Saturday, January 11 & 12, 2013, 8pm Sunday, January, 13, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Viviane Hagner, violin ROSSINI: Overture to La gazza ladra MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor NIELSEN: Symphony No. 5

SCHEHERAZADE

Friday & Saturday, February 8 & 9, 2013, 8pm Sunday, February, 10, 2pm Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Benjamin Jaber, horn PRICE: Mississippi River Suite R. STRAUSS: Horn Concerto No. 1 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

Viviane Hagner, violin

DVORÁK’S SIXTH

Friday & Saturday, March 1 & 2, 2013, 8pm Sunday, March 3, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin MUSSORGSKY: “Introduction” (Dawn on the Moscow River), from Khovantschina SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 6

JAHJA & JESSIE: CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS Friday & Saturday, March 15 VIP & 16, 2013, 8pm Sunday, March 17, 2pm James Gaffigan, conductor Jahja Ling and Jessie Chang, pianos BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 4 POULENC: Concerto for Two Pianos SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4

Karen Gomyo, violin

“Gomyo is a first-rate artist of real musical command, vitality, brilliance and intensity…”

– Chicago Tribune

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Jacobs Masterworks “Kern’s musicality radiates off the stage and saturates the hall, and it is joyously alive.”

– The Washington Post

Olga Kern, piano

THE ROMEROS RETURN!

BRAHMS’ VIOLIN CONCERTO Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13, 2013, 8pm Sunday, April 14, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Kyoko Takezawa, violin WEBERN: Im Sommerwind SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 5 BRAHMS: Violin Concerto

OLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2013, 8pm Sunday, May 5, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Olga Kern, piano IVES: The Unanswered Question RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4

Saturday, May 18 VIP , 2013, 8pm Jahja Ling, conductor Pepe Romero, guitar; The Romeros, guitar Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano GRANADOS: Tres danzas españolas CELEDONIO ROMERO: Concierto de Malaga GOULD: Troubador Music for Four Guitars and Orchestra FALLA: El amor brujo Morton Gould’s work was written in 1968 for The Romeros and for the 200th Anniversary of the City of San Diego.

JOSHUA BELL PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Friday & Saturday, May 24 VIP & 25, 2013, 8pm Sunday, May 26, 2pm Jahja Ling, conductor Joshua Bell, violin SMETANA: Overture to The Bartered Bride TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3: Eroica

“Bell has evolved from a technical whiz to a true artist and intellectual whose music feeds both your brain and your heart.”

– Newsweek

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2 OHLSSON PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY Jahja Ling / Garrick Ohlsson

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3 BRAHMS’ FOURTH Jahja Ling / Ray Chen

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4 MAHLER’S FIFTH Jahja Ling / Ralph Kirshbaum

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5 BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL Christof Perick / Jeff Thayer

Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18

6 SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Jahja Ling / Jeremy Denk

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7 MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Jahja Ling / Viviane Hagner

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8 SCHEHERAZADE Mei-Ann Chen / Benjamin Jaber

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9 DVORÁK’S SIXTH Jahja Ling / Karen Gomyo

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10 JAHJA & JESSIE: CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS James Gaffigan / Jahja Ling / Jessie Chang

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11 BRAHMS’ VIOLIN CONCERTO Jahja Ling / Kyoko Takezawa

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12 OLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Jahja Ling / Olga Kern

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JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONCERT John Williams / Johannes Moser

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GIL SHAHAM IN RECITAL Gil Shaham / Akira Eguchi

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Chamber Music Series Underwritten by Sam B. Ersan Featuring members of the San Diego Symphony and many of the most prominent names in classical music.

At The Auditorium of TSRI (Formerly The Neurosciences Institute) located at 10640 John Jay Hopkins Drive, San Diego, CA 92121

RAY CHEN PLAYS MENDELSSOHN

Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7:30pm Brilliant young violinist, Ray Chen, joins members of the San Diego Symphony for an exciting performance of Mendelssohn’s String Quintet No. 2 in B-flat Major. Also on the program: J.S Bach’s Partita in D minor for solo violin.

STRAVINSKY, MOZART, BACH AND MORE!

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 7:30pm Program features San Diego Symphony’s brass and winds highlighting famous chamber works by Gabrieli, Mozart, J.S. Bach, Richard Strauss and more! The main feature of the evening is none other than Stravinsky’s masterful Octet for Winds.

VIVIANE AND NICOLE HAGNER PERFORM SCHUBERT

Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 7:30pm Celebrated violinist Viviane Hagner is joined by pianist Nicole Hagner with members of the San Diego Symphony for an incredible evening of chamber music classics. Music from Hungary and Austria’s most famous composers grace the stage including Bartók’s Rhapsody No. 1 for Violin and Piano and Schubert’s popular Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat Major.

BEETHOVEN’S ARCHDUKE PIANO TRIO

Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:30pm Critically acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk joins members of the San Diego Symphony for a performance of Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Archduke.

“Hearing Mr. Denk’s bracing, effortlessly virtuosic and utterly joyous performance, one would never guess how phenomenally difficult the piano part is.”

Kyoko Takezawa, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY AND DOHNÁNYI WITH KYOKO TAKEZAWA

Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 7:30pm Members of the San Diego Symphony join electrifying violinist Kyoko Takezawa for an evening featuring Dohnányi’s vivacious Serenade for String Trio and Tchaikovsky’s romantic String Sextet in D minor, Souvenir de Florence.

OLGA KERN PLAYS SCHUMANN

Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7:30pm Hailed by The Washington Post as a “joyously alive and fragrantly sensual” pianist, Olga Kern will enchant with members of the San Diego Symphony as they perform Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat Major.

AVI AVITAL PERFORMS

Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:30pm One of the world’s most exciting young musicians and Grammy® nominated mandolinist, Avi Avital, joins members of the San Diego Symphony featuring many works for mandolin and strings. This program will also feature a world premiere commissioned work by composer David Bruce.

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exposÉ

Hosted by Nuvi Mehta

A season filled with...

Laughter. Love. Seduction.

Symphony Exposé employs one or more actors, a visual presentation or multi-media elements to get to the heart of the matter.

Then, with your new-found knowledge of the composer and his masterpiece, you’ll be able to appreciate the music, the motivation and the mystery behind the man.

Symphony Exposé is designed for both classical newcomers and seasoned audiences alike to discover—or rediscover—the music and the magic in a new and different way.

All in a little over an hour with no intermission.

Haydn: The Humorist

Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:30pm Ken-David Masur, conductor Nuvi Mehta, host HAYDN: Symphony No. 102 Composer, musician, teacher and…comedian? He’s none other than Joseph Haydn, the father of the modern symphony and the genius who influenced Beethoven and Mozart. Laugh, sit back and enjoy one of our most entertaining Symphony Exposé performances to date. You’ll discover the wit, practical jokes and humor Haydn poured into many of his greatest symphonies including Symphony No. 102.

L’OBSESSION FANTASTIQUE

Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:30pm Jahja Ling, conductor Nuvi Mehta as Francois Habeneck BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique Berlioz was brilliant, but he was a tortured soul. The object of his desire was the beautiful actress Harriet Smithson. Berlioz became so obsessed with her that he terrified her. Desperate for Harriet’s love, Berlioz’s brilliance inspired him to write Symphonie fantastique.

New This Season!

THE MAGIC OF SCHEHERAZADE

Thursday, January 31, 2013, 7:30pm Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Nuvi Mehta, host RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade One of the most fascinating and ingenious musical stories comes to life. Join Scheherazade as she fights to stay alive using her sensuality and cliffhanger stories to keep the sultan on the edge of his seat. Embark on a journey as this magic carpet ride carries you to the land of 1001 Arabian Nights.

THE ROMEROS: royal FAMILY OF THE GUITAR

Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7:30pm Only for Jahja Ling, conductor Subscribers!

Nuvi Mehta, host CELEDONIO ROMERO: Concierto de Malaga GOULD: Troubador Music for Four Guitars and Orchestra Guitarist, composer and poet. This season we commemorate Celedonio Romero’s 100th anniversary. His legacy lives on via The Romeros, the Royal Family of the Guitar. The program features a lifetime of music including composer Morton Gould’s special work written for The Romeros and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the city of San Diego. The story of the Spanish guitar never sounded so good.

Symphony Exposé subscribers receive 50% off any 4 of the Jacobs Masterworks performances that coincide with the concerts on this page.

After-party FOLLOWING EACH CONCERT! After each concert join us in the lower lobby for drink and appetizer specials.

Subscription packages: $80 (Main Floor) and $120 (Grand Tier) Full price single tickets: $20 (Main Floor Only) Student Rush: $10 (Based on availability)

The Romeros

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WINTER POPS is now

2012-13

We’ve changed the name—and the experience too. It’s hip, classy and cool. With our new lobby lighting, you’ll enter a sophisticated world of entertainment. Our bars offer drinks that you can take back to your seats. Then after each City Lights concert, join us in the lobby for dancing courtesy of our DJ Shammy Dee. It’s the sights and sounds of a night on the town!

A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB The Music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more

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Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10, 2012, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, conductor Eldar Djangirov, jazz piano Nikki Yanofski, vocals “This joint is jumpin’!” Tonight the sounds of New York’s famous hot spot returns. If you haven’t seen Grammy®nominated Eldar Djangirov play the piano—you must! And if you haven’t heard singing sensation Nikki Yanaofski, wow—you’re in for a treat. They’ll perform the hits of Duke Ellington, Count Basie along with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald and the late, great Louis Armstrong.

Holiday Pops Friday & Saturday, December 21 & 22, 2012, 8pm Additional non-subscription performances: Saturday, December 22, 2pm; Sunday, December 23, 7:30pm Presenting Sponsor Matthew Garbutt, conductor Eileen Ivers, celtic fiddle San Diego Master Chorale San Diego Children’s Choir Irish Dancers With the “luck o’ the Irish” this holiday season, we set sail for greener pastures and a visit to the Emerald Isle. Grammy® Award-winning and nine-time, all-Ireland fiddle champion, Eileen Ivers, joins the San Diego Symphony for an evening of festive Irish holiday favorites including The Holly Tree, Don Oiche Ud im Beithil (One Night in Bethlehem) and Hark, The Herald Angels Sing (in traditional jig time) with many traditional favorites that we’ve come to know.

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Eldar Djangirov, piano

“Eldar is a genius beyond most young people I’ve heard.”

– The New York Times

San Diego Symphony and San Diego Master Chorale

Brian Stokes Mitchell, vocals

Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell

Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19 VIP , 2013, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, conductor Brian Stokes Mitchell, vocals Dashing, debonair—one of Broadway’s brightest stars and leading men, Tony® Awardwinning Brian Stokes Mitchell has performed in Ragtime, Kiss Me Kate and Man Of La Mancha, just to name a few. But when ‘Stokes’ and Marvin Hamlisch combine their talents, there will be enough wattage to light up Times Square.

KENNY G – Heart and Soul

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23 VIP , 2013, 8pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor Kenny G, saxophone Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of our time. His easy style and smooth sounds will take you to Havana and beyond. Other favorites include Forever in Love, Heart and Soul, Silhouette and My Heart Will Go On. Kenny G will captivate and carry you away.

MARVIN HAMLISCH AND THE 5 BROWNS* Five Grand Pianos on Stage!

Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20 VIP , 2013, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, host and piano The 5 Browns, piano City Lights shines five times as bright as the acclaimed, multi-talented Brown siblings perform their musical magic. With five grand pianos on stage, they’ll dazzle and amaze performing arrangements from Hollywood’s biggest hits including Star Wars, The Sound of Music and Psycho. Principal pops conductor Marvin Hamlisch even gets in on the action with his piano prowess. Now that’s entertainment!

Kenny G, saxophone

*San Diego Symphony does not perform.

The 5 Browns, 5 pianos

“One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.”

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International Passport Series

Dance & Music

Join us for a trip around the world! From one of the most amazing cirque troupes in China to blistering Creole heat in New Orleans, our brand new International Passport Series has exciting dance and musical presentations that will appeal to everyone. Choose a combination of any five performances in this series below on pages 14 and 15 and save up to 25% off regular single ticket prices!

CIRQUE CHINOIS*

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 2pm Direct from Beijing. Cirque Chinois—one of the most distinguished circus troupes of China—flies, soars and sails into San Diego. Prepare to be amazed by the Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze and Group Contortion.

Ballet Folklórico de México*

Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7:30pm The rhythm. The color. The costumes. It’s a performance that reflects the traditional culture of Mexico. From Veracruz to Yucatan, Ballet Folklórico represents the many distinct regions of a diverse people through music and movement.

ROYAL DRUMMERS AND DANCERS OF BURUNDI*

Sunday, November 11, 2012, 7:30pm They created an international sensation with the “Burundi beat.”

Performances are ceremonial representing births, deaths and coronations. With drums made from hollowed tree trunks, they demonstrate a centuries-old technique and tradition giving the audience the ultimate, African musical experience.

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2013* Salute to Vienna

Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 2:30pm The Strauss Symphony of America Andreas Mitisek, conductor (Vienna) Anita Lukács, soprano (Budapest) Zsolt Vadász, tenor (Budapest) Dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine And International Champion Ballroom Dancers A magnificent re-creation of Vienna’s world famous New Year’s Concert featuring a stellar cast of more than 75 musicians, European singers and charming dancers. Ring in the New Year with famous Strauss waltzes, polkas & operetta excerpts.

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RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE* Romance—Beauty—Splendor. It’s two nights of classic torytelling that comes alive through artistry and athleticism.

This regal Russian troupe recreates Chopinana and the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s fateful young lovers. And then, it’s the famous fairytale, Cinderella.

Cirque Chinois

TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO AND JULIET Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 7:30pm PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA Thursday, February 14 VIP , 2013, 7:30pm

PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE BLACK WATCH*

Sunday, February 24, 2013, 7:30pm The Black Watch once served all over the world, and today operates as a full battalion in the modern British Army. The Band of the Scots Guards, founded in 1642, entertained the troops through World War II. Together they’ll demonstrate the military rigors and magnificent spectacle of British pomp and pageantry.

Coca-Cola Family Pack: $35

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Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch

DANCE BRAZIL*

Sunday, March 10, 2013, 7:30pm Strength and speed. This company excels in Afro-Brazilian artistic expression including Capoeira and contemporary movement plus traditional dance and martial arts. Dance Brazil, based in New York City, represents Brazilian culture in all of its explosive and dramatic forms.

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH IRVIN MAYFIELD*

Friday, March 29, 2013, 8pm A tasty musical gumbo, here’s classic New Orleans jazz served with blistering Creole heat, led by Grammy® Award-winner Irvin Mayfield. The repertoire is steeped in the jazz canon of The Big Easy including original compositions and big band hits by Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

Russian National Ballet Theatre

*San Diego Symphony does not perform.

Fox THEATRE FILM SERIES Symphony Hall was originally built in 1929 as The Fox Theatre, a premiere movie palace. Enjoy silent film legends on the big screen with incredible image quality from our rare carbon-arc film projectors! Subscribe to all three performances below and save up to 30% off regularly priced single tickets!

BIG BUSINESS (1929) AND CHAPLIN’S SHORT FILMS: THE RINK AND THE PAWN SHOP*

Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Charlie Chaplin Sunday, December 2, 2012, 2pm Russ Peck, organ Stan and Ollie are door-to-door Christmas tree salesmen in California. Havoc ensues when they feud with grumpy, would-be customer, James Finlaynon, resulting in his home and their car being destroyed in the melee. Also, enjoy two of Chaplin’s most famous slapstick comedies, The Rink and The Pawn Shop.

My Best Girl

(1927)* Starring Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers Saturday, May 11, 2013, 8pm Russ Peck, organ Joe Merrill, son of a millionaire, poses as Joe Grant and takes a job in the stockroom of his father’s department store. There he meets and falls in love with stockroom girl Maggie Johnson. Problems arise when his engagement to high society girl, Millicent Rogers, goes awry. Uncredited as a Flirty Salesgirl is Carole Lombard.

Popcorn and drinks served at every showing!

THE SON OF THE SHeiK (1926)*

Starring Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky Saturday, February 16, 2013, 8pm Russ Peck, organ Ahmed, son of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, falls in love with Yasmin, a dancing girl who fronts her father’s gang of mountebanks. Yasmin and Ahmed begin to meet secretly until one night her father and the gang capture and torture Ahmed.

The Son of the Sheik

*San Diego Symphony does not perform.

Subscription packages: $60 Additional subscription tickets: $20 Full price single tickets start at: $20

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Family Festival Introduce children of all ages to the beauty and fun of classical music!

• All concerts are just one hour long.

• The concerts are both entertaining and educational and are most suited for kids ages 4 to 12, although all are welcome.

• There are always fun pre-concert activities starting at 1pm including a “musical petting zoo” where children can play a variety of musical instruments.

• Children two years and younger can come for free and sit on Mom or Dad’s lap.

Young Family Festival patron

Symphonic Olympics

Sunday, November 11, 2012, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor Join instruments from all over the world as they compete to see which ones play the loudest, the softest, the highest and the lowest! San Diego Symphony musicians will “go for the gold” in various events such as the low note limbo, the fast note dash, the marathon and others featured in Gregory Smith’s piece Orchestra Games!

Holiday Pops

Sunday, December 23, 2012, 2pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor San Diego’s favorite holiday music tradition returns! Sing along to popular holiday carols and hits including Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Sleigh Ride and many, many more.

“The San Diego Symphony inspired me to play an instrument because it looks like fun.”

– Young Patron

The Magic of Mozart

Sunday, January 27, 2013, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor Precocious Mozart was one of the world’s most famous prodigies but what do we really know about him? Who influenced him and what is his legacy?

This concert explores the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of one of the world’s most popular composers with some of the greatest music of all time.

Musical Celebrations

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor Music is all around us. From Happy Birthday to The Wedding March, there is a song for every special occasion. Join us for a journey through all those cherished moments including music for birthdays, graduations, dances and many others.

Subscription packages start at: $24 Child; $44 Adult Additional subscription tickets start at: $6 Child; $11 Adult Full price single tickets start at: $10 Child; $15 Adult

Coca-Cola Family Pack: $35

(Phone only. Must include up to two adults and two to four children. Availability limited.)

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CENTENNIAL NAMING OPPORTUNITIES We are all holding the baton. The future of music for generations to come is in our hands.

There are opportunities for you to sponsor and name a space in Copley Symphony Hall, including the concertmaster’s dressing room, a practice room, the upper lobby and more. You can also name an endowed musician’s chair.

GUEST ARTIST SPONSORSHIP Help the San Diego Symphony present distinguished and talented musicians during the Jacobs Masterworks season! Upcoming artists for the 2012-2013 concert season include Lang Lang, Denyce Graves, Joshua Bell and others!

PARTNER WITH A PLAYER Partner with a Player pairs Symphony musicians with music enthusiasts who provide support and encouragement to the musicians during the concert season. The benefits of Partner with a Player are numerous and lasting. You will receive: Priority subscription upgrade to Grand Tier/premium seating, an invitation to the annual Side-by-Side concert/dinner in 2013, a professional photograph of you and your player on display in the Partner with a Player Gallery at Copley Symphony Hall and much, much more!

JOIN US AS A MEMBER Your annual gift helps ensure that San Diego Symphony performances continue to captivate music lovers throughout Southern California and the world. Member benefits include 20% discount on purchases at the San Diego Symphony Gift Shop, a free member appreciation concert just for you, priority seating and more!

Become a member today, or gift a membership to a music lover in your life, and help the San Diego Symphony as we embark on our next 100 years of sharing music!

For more information about all programs above please contact Jane Rice, Director, at 619.237.1966 or jrice@sandiegosymphony.org

Corporate Sponsorship San Diego Symphony offers corporate partnerships that reflect the increasing importance of the alliance between the San Diego business community and the arts.

Corporate Opportunities During the Summer The Summer Pops Champagne Chalet is perfect for corporate entertaining.

For more information please contact Megan Pogue, Vice President Business Development, at 619.615.3910 or e-mail mpogue@sandiegosymphony.org

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four easy ways to Order in 2012-2013

1 PHONE

Call the Ticket Office at

619.235.0804

2 ONLINE

sandiegosymphony.com

3 IN PERSON

Visit the Ticket Office at Copley Symphony Hall at 750 B Street Open Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm, and open at noon on performance days.

Mon-Fri, 10am to 6pm Saturday, noon to 5pm.

CIRQUE CHINOIS* September 30, 2pm

BEETHOVEN’S PASTORAL November 16, 17, 18 Christof Perick, conductor Jeff Thayer, violin R. STRAUSS: Don Juan GOLDMARK: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6: Pastoral

LANG LANG PLAYS BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR October 5, 7 Jahja Ling, conductor Lang Lang, piano BEETHOVEN: Overture to Fidelio BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5: Emperor MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

BIG BUSINESS (1929) AND CHAPLIN’S SHORT FILMS: THE RINK AND THE PAWN SHOP* December 2, 2pm Russ Peck, organ; Starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy

OPUS 2012 GALA LANG LANG PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY October 6 At Copley Symphony Hall and The University Club Jahja Ling, conductor Lang Lang, piano TCHAIKOVSKY: Sleeping Beauty Suite TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1

JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONCERT December 7, 8 John Williams, conductor Johannes Moser, cello STRAVINSKY, MOZART, BACH AND MORE! December 11, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Members of San Diego Symphony

HAYDN: THE HUMORIST October 11, 7:30pm Ken-David Masur, conductor Nuvi Mehta, host HAYDN: Symphony No. 102

L’OBSESSION FANTASTIQUE December 13, 7:30pm Jahja Ling, conductor Nuvi Mehta as Francois Habeneck BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

OHLSSON PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY October 12, 13, 14 Jahja Ling, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite No. 1 HAYDN: Symphony No. 102 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 2

HOLIDAY POPS A Celtic Celebration December 21, 22, 8pm December 22, 2pm; December 23, 7:30pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor Eileen Ivers, celtic fiddle; San Diego Master Chorale San Diego Children’s Choir; Irish Dancers

RAY CHEN PLAYS MENDELSSOHN October 30, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Ray Chen, violin Members of San Diego Symphony

HOLIDAY POPS December 23, 2pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO* October 30, 7:30pm

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT 2013* Salute to Vienna January 1, 2:30pm The Strauss Symphony of America Andreas Mitisek, conductor (Vienna)

MAHLER’S FIFTH November 2, 3, 4 Jahja Ling, conductor Ralph Kirshbaum, cello HAYDN: Cello Concerto in D Major MAHLER: Symphony No. 5

MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO January 11, 12, 13 Jahja Ling, conductor Viviane Hagner, violin ROSSINI: Overture to La gazza ladra MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto in E minor NIELSEN: Symphony No. 5

SYMPHONIC OLYMPICS November 11, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor ROYAL DRUMMERS AND DANCERS OF BURUNDI* November 11, 7:30pm

Jacobs Masterworks and Classical Specials

City Lights

BROADWAY’S BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL January 18, 19, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, conductor Brian Stokes Mitchell, vocals

International Passport Series

THE MAGIC OF MOZART January 27, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH IRVIN MAYFIELD* March 29, 8pm

THE MAGIC OF SCHEHERAZADE January 31, 7:30pm Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Nuvi Mehta, host RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

TCHAIKOVSKY AND DOHNÁNYI WITH KYOKO TAKEZAWA April 9, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Kyoko Takezawa, violin; Members of San Diego Symphony

GIL SHAHAM IN RECITAL February 7, 7:30pm Gil Shaham, violin Akira Eguchi, piano WALTON: Violin Sonata BACH: Partita No. 3 BEETHOVEN: Violin Sonata No. 9: Kreutzer BOLCOM: (New work: Music Accord Commission) SCHEHERAZADE February 8, 9, 10 Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Benjamin Jaber, horn PRICE: Mississippi River Suite R. STRAUSS: Horn Concerto No. 1 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade

THE SON OF THE SHEIK (1926)* February 16, 8pm Russ Peck, Organ Starring Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Banky PIPES AND DRUMS OF THE BLACK WATCH* February 24, 7:30pm DVORÁK’S SIXTH March 1, 2, 3 Jahja Ling, conductor Karen Gomyo, violin MUSSORGSKY: “Introduction” (Dawn on the Moscow River), from Khovantschina SHOSTAKOVICH: Violin Concerto No. 1 DVORÁK: Symphony No. 6 DANCE BRAZIL* March 10, 7:30pm

VIVIANE AND NICOLE HAGNER PERFORM SCHUBERT January 8, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Viviane Hagner, violin; Nicole Hagner, piano Members of San Diego Symphony

A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB The Music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and more November 9, 10, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, conductor Eldar Djangirov, jazz piano; Nikki Yanofski, vocals

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RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE* TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO AND JULIET February 13, 7:30pm PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA February 14, 7:30pm

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE December 14, 15, 16 Jahja Ling, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano VERDI: Overture to La forza del destino MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 21 BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

BRAHMS’ FOURTH October 26, 27, 28 Jahja Ling, conductor Ray Chen, violin KERNIS: Too Hot Toccata SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

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BEETHOVEN’S ARCHDUKE PIANO TRIO March 12, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Jeremy Denk, piano; Members of San Diego Symphony JAHJA & JESSIE: CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS March 15, 16, 17 James Gaffigan, conductor Jahja Ling and Jessie Chang, pianos BACH: Orchestral Suite No. 4 POULENC: Concerto for Two Pianos SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 4 KENNY G – Heart and Soul March 22, 23, 8pm Matthew Garbutt, conductor Kenny G, saxophone

Fox Theatre Film Series

Symphony Exposé

BRAHMS’ VIOLIN CONCERTO April 12, 13, 14 Jahja Ling, conductor Kyoko Takezawa, violin WEBERN: Im Sommerwind SCHUBERT: Symphony No. 5 BRAHMS: Violin Concerto MARVIN HAMLISCH AND THE 5 BROWNS* Five Pianos on Stage!

April 19, 20, 8pm Marvin Hamlisch, host and piano The 5 Browns, piano Musical Celebrations April 21, 2pm Ken-David Masur, conductor OLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF May 3, 4, 5 Jahja Ling, conductor Olga Kern, piano IVES: The Unanswered Question RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 OLGA KERN PLAYS SCHUMANN May 7, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Olga Kern, piano; Members of San Diego Symphony MY BEST GIRL (1927)* May 11, 8pm Russ Peck, organ Starring Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers THE ROMEROS: ROYAL FAMILY OF THE GUITAR May 16, 7:30pm Jahja Ling, conductor Nuvi Mehta, host CELEDONIO ROMERO: Concierto de Malaga GOULD: Troubador Music for Four Guitars and Orchestra THE ROMEROS RETURN! May 17, 18, 19 Jahja Ling, conductor Pepe Romero, guitar; The Romeros, guitar Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano GRANADOS: Tres danzas españolas CELEDONIO ROMERO: Concierto de Malaga GOULD: Troubador Music for Four Guitars and Orchestra FALLA: El amor brujo AVI AVITAL PERFORMS May 21, 7:30pm At The Auditorium of TSRI † Avi Avital, mandolin; Members of San Diego Symphony JOSHUA BELL PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY May 24, 25, 26 Jahja Ling, conductor Joshua Bell, violin SMETANA: Overture to The Bartered Bride TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3: Eroica

Family Festival

Chamber Music Series

All Jacobs Masterworks Friday and Saturday concerts start at 8pm and all Jacobs Masterworks Sunday concerts start at 2pm unless otherwise noted.

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2012-2013 SUBSCRIPTION AND FULL PRICES

Series JACOBS MASTERWORKS AFICIONADO SERIES - 13 concerts

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$1,248

$1,105

$975

$910

$832

$494

$442

$351

$208

ALLEGRO/rhapsody SERIES - 6 concerts

$576

$510

$450

$420

$384

$234

$210

$174

$102

Additional Subscription Tickets

$96

$85

$75

$70

$64

$39

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$17

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GIL SHAHAM IN RECITAL , Feb. 7

$300 VIP

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THE ROMEROS RETURN, May 17, 19

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Aficionado Subscribers Only. Receive 50% off Gil Shaham and The Romeros all year long. $96/$48 Prices in purple reflect discount.

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CLASSICAL SPECIALS *

Symphony Exposé Series - 4 Concerts Chamber Music Series - 7 Concerts

$120

$80 General Admission Subscription Package / $20 Full Price Tickets Main Floor Only

$120 General Admission Subscription Package / $20 Additional Subscription Tickets / $30 Full Price Tickets

Family Festival Series - 4 Concerts

$88 adult / $24 child $44 adult / $24 child

Additional Subscription Tickets†

$22 adult / $6 child

Full Price Single Tickets

$25 adult / $10 child

2012 GALAS

GT 1

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$80 Full Evening: $1,250/$2,500/$5,000 Concert & After-Party: $250 Concert OPUS 2012 Gala, Oct. 6 Gala Only Concert Only

John Williams Gala at The University Club, Dec. 8

$500

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CLASSICAL SPECIAL JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONCERT, Dec. 7 JOHN WILLIAMS IN CONCERT, Dec. 8 CITY LIGHTS CITY LIGHTS SERIES - 5 concerts

$40

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Concert Only Concert Only

Special VIP gala package ticket includes premium seating, private dinner at The University Club, signed CD and intermission reception.

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FOX THEATRE FILM SERIES*

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT SERIES*

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$30

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Main 3

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$300

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$80

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INT’L PASSPORT SERIES - 5 Presentations

$350

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PACKAGES VIP

Special VIP gala packages below include intermission reception, premium concert seating, post-concert meet and greet and signed CD. For details call 619.236.5410.

Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sat., Jan. 19

Kenny G, Sat., March 23

Gil Shaham in Recital*, Thur., Feb. 7

Marvin Hamlisch and The 5 Browns, Sat., April 20

Russian National Ballet, Thur., Feb. 14

The Romeros Return, Sat., May 18

Jahja and Jessie, Fri., March 15

Joshua Bell, Fri., May 24

Premium Seating

$300

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Group Discounts Available for groups of 10 or more! Packages including meals, transportation, and other special group opportunities can also be arranged. For more information, call 619.236.5403.

Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

Seating assignments in the Grand Tier and all sections will be based on Partner with a Player membership and by the following in order of precedence: A patron’s giving level, subscriber level, renewing paid subscriptions by date received and new paid subscriptions by date received.

PHOTO CREDITS Cover: David Hartig / Jahja Ling; Columbia Artists / Marvin Hamlisch; Bill Phelps / Joshua Bell; Linien / Lang Lang; p.2: Beth Buckley / San Diego Symphony and Jahja Ling; p.3: Brianna Houston / Jahja Ling; David Hartig / Symphony Hall audience and San Diego Symphony; p.4: Detlef Schneider / Lang Lang; Gates Photography / 2011 Gala; p.5: Todd Rosenberg / John Williams; p.6: Detlef Schneider / Lang Lang; p.8: Dario Acosta / Olga Kern; p.10: Tetsuro Takai / Kyoko Takezawa; Samantha West / Jeremy Denk; p.11: Pat Rice / Nuvi Mehta; p.12: JD Smith / San Diego Symphony and San Diego Master Chorale p.13: William Morris Agency / Brian Stokes Mitchell; p.16: Pat Rice / Family Festival young patron; Pat Rice / Family Festival concert; p.17: Pat Rice / San Diego Symphony audience; Pat Rice / Pat Rice / Summer Pops Champagne Chalet; Back page: David Hartig / San Diego Symphony and Jahja Ling

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ACCLAIMED CONDUCTORS Jahja Ling, Music Director Marvin Hamlisch, Principal Pops Conductor Matthew Garbutt, Principal Summer Pops Conductor Ken-David Masur, Assistant Conductor Mei-Ann Chen James Gaffigan Christof Perick Jacobs Masterworks HIGHLIGHTS BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3: Eroica BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6: Pastoral BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 MAHLER: Symphony No. 5 MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Scheherazade TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 City Lights & International Passport Series Highlights Holiday Pops Brian Stokes Mitchell Kenny G The 5 Browns Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi Salute to Vienna Russian National Ballet Theatre Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch

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