Performances Magazine San Diego | San Diego Symphony, August 2024

THE 2024 CONRAD PREBYS

can you hear it now? the sound of your inner voice no longer on mute

The whispering wind through the bamboo forest, the crunch of your boots on miles of private hiking trails, the deep exhale after a day of fitness for mind, body, and spirit, the irrepressible sigh of a massage every day. The ring of your inner voice calling you back. It’s all inside.

P1 Program

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

6 In the Wings

Henry 6 at The Old Globe; Derecho at La Jolla Playhouse; A Weekend with Pablo Picasso at New Village Arts; La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest; Gary Clark Jr. (pictured) in concert at The Rady Shell; and more.

12 Feature: Museum Spotlight on The Nat

Originally founded in 1874, the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park, aka The Nat, celebrates its 150th anniversary.

18 Dining

Where to dine in August, including Le Coq (pictured: the house-made baguette with caviar butter); BASTA!; Ember & Rye; and more.

32 Parting Thought

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Kerry Baggett

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Christine Noriega-Roessler

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BIG SHOWS AT THE SHELL

AUGUST IS PACKED with a diverse lineup of talented musicians at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Among our favorites, Jason Mraz and The Superband stop by on Aug. 11 for “The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,” performing with the San Diego Symphony. On Aug. 15, 12-time Grammy winner John Legend delivers “a night of songs and stories” with the Symphony— including selections from his most recent release LEGEND; as well as his greatest hits such as “Ordinary People” and “All of Me.”

Gary Clark Jr. takes the stage on Aug. 24; the four-time Grammywinning R&B guitarist and singer is known for hit songs like “Please Come Home” and “Come Together.” Pink Martini shakes things up Aug. 25; the “little orchestra” joins the Symphony as part of the group’s 30th anniversary tour. Maestro Rafael Payare conducts the Symphony in the last classical concert of its 2024 Summer Season on Aug. 30: the Tchaikovsky Spectacular. The evening’s repertoire includes Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Violin Concerto— closing out with his iconic 1812 Overture and a fireworks display. 222 Marina Park Way, embarcadero, 619.235.0804, theshell.org

From left: John Legend; Pink Martini

Hitting High Notes in La Jolla

SHOWCASING DOZENS OF exceptional musicians across 21 performances, the 38th annual La Jolla Music Society SummerFest returns, July 26-Aug. 24 at The Conrad. Architected by Music Director Inon Barnatan, SummerFest sees the return of many popular artists as well as many debuts, who will perform in The Baker-Baum Concert Hall and The JAI. Catch performances by James Ehnes, Augustin Hadelich, Stefan Jackiw, Alexi Kenney, Tessa Lark, Blake Pouliot, Masumi Per Rostad, Jay Campbell, Sterling Elliott, Alisa Weilerstein, Simone Porter, Joyce Yang, Anthony McGill, Kronos Quartet’s Paul Wiancko and more. Making their SummerFest debuts are conductors Jonathan Cohen and Ludovic Morlot, the Brandee Younger Trio, Dan Tepfer, The Paper Cinema, vocal group VOCES8 and others. Thomas Adès returns as SummerFest’s Composer-in-Residence. 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, 858.459.3728, theconrad.org

Clockwise from top: The Conrad; Inon Barnatan; Anthony McGill; Simone Porter.

SHAKESPEARE TO PICASSO

THE OLD GLOBE becomes only the 11th theater in the U.S. to complete Shakespeare’s entire canon with its world-premiere adaptation and staging of Henry 6

Adapted by Barry Edelstein (who also directs) into a thrilling two-part event, Henry 6 is The Old Globe’s largest Shakespeare production in the theater’s history—staged in repertory at its outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. Don’t miss One: Flowers and France, through Sept. 14; and Two: Riot and Reckoning, through Sept. 15. theoldglobe.org

At the La Jolla Playhouse through Aug. 18, the world-

premiere drama Derecho centers on two sisters—one a politician and the other, a struggling musician—who find their relationship put to the test as a series of intense thunderstorms crackle around them. lajollaplayhouse.org

Based on the writings of the legendary artist, A Weekend with Pablo Picasso opens on Aug. 12 at New Village Arts, running through Sept. 3. Herbert Siguenza wrote and stars in this one-man production, taking us inside Picasso’s studio for the weekend—tasked with creating six new works by Monday morning. newvillagearts.org

The Old Globe’s cast for Henry 6

MUSEUMS

Pictures, Politics & Pop Culture

NOW ON VIEW, The San Diego Museum of Art presents two new exhibits. Learn about one of the most pivotal artists in 20th-century

American photography via Garry Winogrand, Man of the Crowd. Garry Winogrand (1928-1984) shot hundreds of thousands of pictures over his lifetime—known for his ability to move among crowds, capturing historic moments, particularly of the 1960s and 1970s. Get to know political cartoonist and painter William Gropper (1897-1977) in William Gropper: American Agitator. The artist was known for satirizing American political life’s injustices;

this exhibit comprises many of his sketches, which began in 1934 of the Senate. sdmart.org At the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, the new “blast from the past” exhibit Stars, Cars & Guitars details the evolution of the modern surf era from 1958 to 1965, aka the “golden age” of surfing. Peruse poignant photography, period surfboards, iconic record albums, fashion artifacts and memorabilia that catapulted surfing into popular culture pertinence. surfmuseum.org

From top: an archived photo from Stars, Cars & Guitars at California Surf Museum; “The Informer” by artist William Gropper.

150 the nat at

Founded in 1874, the San Diego Natural History Museum Marks a Momentous Milestone by STEPHANIE

WHEN YOU REACH your 150th birthday and you’re going stronger than ever, it’s only natural to throw yourself a big party and invite absolutely everyone.

That’s exactly what the San Diego Natural History Museum, aka The Nat, is doing to celebrate its sesquicentennial (150 years) this summer. From new exhibits, to extended hours, to a new T. rex film, to Nat at Night every Friday, to hands-on

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The Nat’s exterior; butterflies in the Unshelved exhibit.

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activities on weekends, The Nat is rolling out just as many ways to join the celebration as there are types of visitors.

The Nat is one of California’s oldest cultural and scientific institutions, founded in 1874 by a small group of citizen scientists when the entire population of San Diego was just 3,000 people. These nature enthusiasts formed the San Diego Society of Natural History with the goal of discovering and recording new species; discussing the latest innovations in the study of nature; disseminating information to the public; and contributing to the study of the San Diego region that was still in its formative stages.

“We were founded by four amateur scientists who had a curiosity about nature,” says Judy Gradwohl, The Nat’s president and CEO. “They

The Fossil Mysteries exhibit

each had separate collections and got together to compare them; and decided they wanted to learn more about San Diego’s natural environment. Their first field trip was from downtown to Point Loma, and it took them all day.”

The Nat is the oldest scientific institution in Southern California, and hosts 8 million specimens and an active research and conservation arm; in addition to putting on programs and exhibitions.

Over the years, the Museum has been instrumental in several important nature efforts, including protecting Torrey pines; leading expeditions in Baja California; developing Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; pioneering modern-day whale-watching (which led to conservation efforts); participating in the research that put an /CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY BOARDS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

David R. Snyder, Esq. Chair of the Board*

Harold W. Fuson Jr. Immediate Past Chair*

Colette Carson Royston Vice Chair*

Una Davis Vice Chair*

David Bialis Treasurer*

Linda Platt Secretary*

Michele Arthur

Tim Barelli

Lisa Behun*

Anthony C. Boganey, M.D., FACS

Julia R. Brown*

Mary Casillas Salas

Ben G. Clay

Kathleen Davis*

Martha G. Dennis, Ph.D.

Phyllis Epstein*

Lisette Farrell

Karen Foster Silberman

Janet Gorrie

HONORARY LIFETIME DIRECTORS

Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs

Joan K. Jacobs (1933-2024)

Warren O. Kessler, M.D.

Anne Francis Ratner (1911-2011)

Lawrence B. Robinson (d. 2021)

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Warren O. Kessler, M.D. Chair

David R. Snyder, Esq. Vice Chair

Sandra Levinson Secretary

Mitchell R. Woodbury Treasurer

PAST BOARD CHAIRS

2021-23 Harold W. Fuson Jr.

2018-21 David R. Snyder, Esq.

2015-18 Warren O. Kessler, M.D.

2014-15 Shearn H. Platt

2011-14 Evelyn Olson Lamden

2009-11 Mitchell R. Woodbury

2008-09 Theresa J. Drew

2007-08 Steven R. Penhall

2005-07 Mitchell R. Woodbury

2004-05 Craig A. Schloss, Esq.

2003-04 John R. Queen

2001-03 Harold B. Dokmo Jr.

2000-01 Ben G. Clay

1998-00 Sandra Pay

1995-96 Elsie V. Weston

Robert Caplan, Esq.

Harold W. Fuson Jr.

Martha Gilmer

Susan Mallory

Jeremy Pearl

Mark Stuart

Dr. Nancy Hong

Arlene Inch

Jerri-Ann Jacobs

Warren O. Kessler, M.D.*

Kris Kopensky

Deborah Pate

Alan Prohaska

Sherron Schuster

Marivi Shivers

Christopher D. “Kit” Sickels

Donald M. Slate*

Gloria Stone

Frank Vizcarra

Mitchell R. Woodbury*

*EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Herbert Solomon Mitchell R. Woodbury

1994-95 Thomas Morgan

1993-94 David Dorne, Esq.

1989-93 Warren O. Kessler, M.D.

1988-89 Elsie V. Weston

1986-88 Herbert J. Solomon

1984-86 M.B. “Det” Merryman

1982-84 Louis F. Cumming

1980-82 David E. Porter

1978-80 Paul L. Stevens

1976-78 Laurie H. Waddy

1974-76 William N. Jenkins, Esq.

1971-74 L. Thomas Halverstadt

1970-71 Simon Reznikoff

1969-70 Robert J. Sullivan

1968-69 Arthur S. Johnson

1966-68 Michael Ibs Gonzalez, Esq. 1964-66 Philip M. Klauber

1963-64 Oliver B. James Jr. 1961-63 J. Dallas Clark

1960-61 Fielder K. Lutes

1959-60 Dr. G. Burch Mehlin

1956-58 Admiral Wilder D. Baker

1953-56 Mrs. Fred G. Goss

1952-53 Donald A. Stewart

1940-42 Donald B. Smith

1938-39 Mrs. William H. Porterfield

1934-37 Mrs. Marshall O. Terry

1930-33 Mouney C. Pfefferkorn

1928-29 Willett S. Dorland

1927 Ed H. Clay

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 June 18, 2024.

$100,000+

Raffaella and John◊ Belanich

Rafael Payare, Music Director

$50,000 – $99,999

Anonymous San Diego Symphony Musicians

Michele and Jules Arthur

Kevin Gobetz, Bass

Terry Atkinson

Igor Pandurski, Violin

Dianne Bashor

San Diego Symphony Musicians

John and Janice Cone

Benjamin Jaber, Principal Horn

Kevin and Jan Curtis

Aaron McCalla, Principal Tuba

Una Davis and Jack McGrory

Susan Wulff, Associate Principal Bass

Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Devine

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Phyllis and Daniel Epstein

Sheryl Renk, Principal Clarinet

Pam and Hal Fuson

Courtney Cohen, Principal Librarian

Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon

Yumi Cho, Violin

Carol and Richard Hertzberg

Nick Grant, Principal Associate Concertmaster Emeritus

Arlene Inch

John Degnan, Horn

Joan◊ and Irwin Jacobs

Martha Gilmer, Chief Executive Officer

Karen and Warren Kessler

Chi-Yuan Chen, Principal Viola

KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER CHAIR

Carol and George Lattimer

Gilbert Castellanos, Jazz @ The Jacobs and Jazz @ The Rady Shell Artistic Curator

Monica and Robert Oder

Gregory Cohen, Principal Percussion

Linda and Shearn◊ Platt

Ryan J. DiLisi, Principal Timpani

Jaqueline and Jean-Luc Robert

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Elena Romanowsky

Edmund Stein, Violin

Penny and Louis Rosso

Andrew Watkins, Assistant Principal Timpani

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Yeh Shen, Violin

Karen and Kit Sickels

Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, Principal Bass

SOPHIE AND ARTHUR BRODY FOUNDATION CHAIR

Karen Foster Silberman 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

Jayne and Bill Turpin

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Leslie and Joe Waters

Ethan Pernela, Viola

Sue and Bill◊ Weber

Jing Yan Bowcott, Violin

Kathryn and James Whistler

Rachel Fields, Librarian

Cole and Judy Willoughby

Christopher Smith, Principal Trumpet

Mitchell Woodbury

Douglas Hall, Horn

Sarah and Marc Zeitlin

Cherry Choi Tung Yeung, Associate Principal Second Violin

San Diego Foundation

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Jewish Community Foundation ◊ Deceased

$25,000 – $49,999

Anonymous

Nathan Walhout, Cello

Annette and Daniel Bradbury

Yao Zhao, Principal Cello

Nikki A. and Ben G. Clay Symphony Cellist

Karen and Donald Cohn

Hanah Stuart, Violin

Stephanie and Richard Coutts

Chia-Ling Chien, Associate Principal Cello

Karin and Gary Eastham

Jason Karlyn, Viola

Anne L. Evans

San Diego Symphony Musicians

$15,000 – $24,999

Anonymous San Diego Symphony Musicians

Eloise and Warren Batts

Alicia Engley, Violin

Diane and Norman Blumenthal

Aaron Blick, Bass

Dr. Anthony Boganey

Logan Chopyk, Trombone

Julia R. Brown

Leyla Zamora, Bassoon and Contrabassoon

Robert Caplan and Carol Randolph, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Pei-Chun Tsai, Violin

Pam and Jerry Cesak

Samuel Hager, Bass

Ann Davies

Xian Zhuo, Cello

Kathleen Seely Davis

Qing Liang, Viola

Ana de Vedia

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Hon. James Emerson

Kenneth Liao, Violin

Lisette and Mick Farrell/ Farrell Family Foundation

Rose Lombardo, Principal Flute

Kelly Magerman and Michael Greenleaf

Xiaoxuan Shi, Violin

Sandra and Arthur◊ Levinson

Kyle Covington, Principal Trombone

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

Eileen Mason

Julie Smith Phillips, Principal Harp

Anne and Andy McCammon

Richard Levine, Cello

Deborah Pate and John Forrest

Jeff Thayer, Concertmaster

DEBORAH PATE AND JOHN FORREST CHAIR

Dr. Joyce Gattas and Jay Jeffcoat

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Janet and Wil Gorrie

Zou Yu, Violin

Jill Gormley and Laurie Lipman

Frank Renk, Bass Clarinet

Judith Harris◊ and Dr. Robert Singer

Jonah Levy, Trumpet

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

John Stubbs, Violin

Jo Ann Kilty

Tricia Skye, Horn

Helen and Sig Kupka

Lily Josefsberg, Piccolo/Flute

Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden

Andrea Overturf, Oboe

Carol Lazier and Dr. James Merritt

Sarah Tuck, Flute

Dr. Marshall J. Littman

John Lee, Cello

Sue and Lynn Miller

Max Opferkuch, Clarinet

Allison and Robert Price

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Marie Raftery and Dr. Robert Rubenstein

San Diego Symphony Musicians

Jeanette Stevens

Kathryn Hatmaker, Violin

Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom

Sarah Skuster, Principal Oboe

Sheryl and Harvey White

Alexander Palamidis, Principal Second Violin

The Zygowicz Family (John, Judy, and Michelle)

Nancy Lochner, Viola

Rena Minisi and Rich Paul

Ryan Simmons, Bassoon

Val and Ron Ontell

Darby Hinshaw, Assistant Principal & Utility Horn

Jane and Jon Pollock

Evan Pasternak, Section Violin

Pamela and Stephen Quinn San Diego Symphony Musicians

Sally and Steve Rogers

Kyle Mendiguchia, Bass Trombone

Cathy Robinson San Diego Symphony Musicians

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

Julie & Stephen Tierney San Diego Symphony Musicians

Isabelle and Mel◊ Wasserman

Andrew Hayhurst, Cello

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

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.

JOAN* AND IRWIN JACOBS

KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER

ANONYMOUS

JAYNE AND BILL TURPIN

KATHRYN A. AND JAMES E. WHISTLER

MITCHELL WOODBURY COLE AND JUDY WILLOUGHBY

SUE AND BILL* WEBER

LESLIE AND JOE WATERS

SARAH AND MARC ZEITLIN

LINDA AND SHEARN* ◊ PLATT

COLETTE CARSON ROYSTON AND IVOR ROYSTON

PAM AND HAL FUSON

ELAINE GALINSON AND HERBERT SOLOMON

ARLENE INCH

DAVE AND PHYLLIS SNYDER GAYLE ◊ AND DONALD SLATE

GLORIA AND RODNEY STONE

PENNY AND LOUIS ROSSO KAREN AND KIT SICKELS

KAREN FOSTER SILBERMAN

JEFF SILBERMAN

THE KONG TANG FAMILY

MONICA AND ROBERT ODER $5 MILLION and above

UNA DAVIS AND JACK M c GRORY

TERRY L. ATKINSON

MICHELE AND JULES ARTHUR

JAN AND KEVIN CURTIS

MR. AND MRS. BRIAN K. DEVINE

PHYLLIS AND DANIEL EPSTEIN

SYMPHONY SUMMER PARTNERS

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra expresses sincere gratitude to the following donors for their generous contributions to the Symphony Summer Partners program. Our Summer Partners are a dedicated group of civic-minded music lovers who are committed to enriching our community.

The following listing reflects pledges and gifts entered as of June 18, 2024.

Becoming a Summer Partner of the San Diego Symphony affords you a unique opportunity to enhance your concert-going experience and support the inclusive and diverse programming that The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has become known for. Your support as a Summer Partner is a commitment to the betterment of San Diego and the cultural excellence of our region. For more information, or to join, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910 or sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org

CORPORATE HONOR ROLL

THESE PARTNERS CURRENTLY MAINTAIN AN ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SPONSORSHIP:

$200,000+

$100,000+

$50,000+

$25,000+

$15,000+

$10,000+

SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

RAFAEL PAYARE

Music Director

VIOLIN

Jeff Thayer

Concertmaster

DEBORAH PATE AND JOHN FORREST CHAIR

Wesley Precourt

Associate Concertmaster

Jisun Yang

Assistant Concertmaster

Alexander Palamidis

Principal Second Violin

Nick Grant

Principal Associate Concertmaster Emeritus

Cherry Choi Tung Yeung

Associate Principal Second Violin

Ai Nihira Awata

Jing Yan Bowcott

Yumi Cho

Hernan Constantino

Alicia Engley

Kathryn Hatmaker

Kenneth Liao

Igor Pandurski

Evan Pasternak

Julia Pautz

Yeh Shen

Xiaoxuan Shi

Edmund Stein

Hanah Stuart

John Stubbs

Pei-Chun Tsai

Zou Yu

Melody Ye Yuan

Francesca Fetten*

Andrew Kwon*

Sarah Schwartz*

VIOLA

Chi-Yuan Chen

Principal

KAREN AND WARREN KESSLER CHAIR

Nancy Lochner

Associate Principal

Jason Karlyn

Wanda Law

Qing Liang

Ethan Pernela

I-Hsuan Huang*

Sung-Jin Lee*

Rebecca Matayoshi*

CELLO

Yao Zhao

Principal

Chia-Ling Chien

Associate Principal

Andrew Hayhurst

John Lee

Richard Levine

Nathan Walhout

Xian Zhuo

Youna Choi*

Nicola Chung*

Haoxuan Yu*

BASS

Jeremy Kurtz-Harris

Principal SOPHIE AND ARTHUR BRODY FOUNDATION CHAIR

Susan Wulff

Associate Principal

Aaron Blick

P.J. Cinque

Kevin Gobetz

Samuel Hager

Michael Wais

Margaret Johnston+

FLUTE

Rose Lombardo

Principal

Sarah Tuck

Lily Josefsberg

PICCOLO

Lily Josefsberg

OBOE

Sarah Skuster

Principal

Rodion Belousov

Andrea Overturf

ENGLISH HORN

Andrea Overturf

DR. WILLIAM AND EVELYN LAMDEN ENGLISH HORN CHAIR

CLARINET

Sheryl Renk

Principal

Max Opferkuch

Frank Renk

BASS CLARINET

Frank Renk

BASSOON

Valentin Martchev

Principal

Ryan Simmons

Leyla Zamora

CONTRABASSOON

Leyla Zamora

HORN

Benjamin Jaber

Principal

Darby Hinshaw

Assistant Principal & Utility

John Degnan

Tricia Skye

Douglas Hall

TRUMPET

Christopher Smith

Principal

Jonah Levy*

Ray Nowak

TROMBONE

Kyle R. Covington

Principal

Greg Ochotorena*

Logan Chopyk

Kyle Mendiguchia

BASS TROMBONE

Kyle Mendiguchia

TUBA

Aaron McCalla Principal

HARP

Julie Smith Phillips Principal

TIMPANI

Ryan J. DiLisi

Principal

Andrew Watkins

Assistant Principal

PERCUSSION

Gregory Cohen

Principal

Erin Douglas Dowrey

Andrew Watkins

Eduardo Meneses*

PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN

Courtney Secoy Cohen

LIBRARIAN

Rachel Fields

* Long Term Substitute Musician + Staff Opera Musician

The musicians of the San Diego Symphony are members of San Diego County, Local 325, American Federation of Musicians, AFL-CIO. Financial support is provided by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego.

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.

THE BJORG FAMILY

VAIL MEMORIAL FUND, MEREDITH BROWN, TRUSTEE

DOROTHEA LAUB

San Diego Symphony is pleased to have Sycuan Casino Resort as the lead sponsor of the Music Connects Community Concerts!

Bird Singers from the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation performing at the opening of a San Diego Symphony Community Concert on stage at Live & Up Close | Sycuan Casino Resort.

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

HIGH SCHOOL AMBASSADORS

he San Diego Symphony’s mission is changing lives through music. This summer, 30 San Diego County teens go to experience that mission in action through the Symphony’s High School Ambassadors program—a paid summer internship that blends fun with job training and learning.

For two action-packed weeks, Ambassadors participated in workshops that focused on financial literacy, public speaking, resume and interview preparation, teamwork, and arts administration. They also met Symphony staff, musicians, and community leaders who shared the secrets of exciting arts careers. On the weekends, Ambassadors joined the Front of House team, working side-by-side with Symphony staff and volunteers at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

As 2024 Ambassador Dessa Kuritz said, “We all had an amazing time getting to know each other and working together. [We] had a wonderful time with friends we wouldn’t have known without you.”

Thank you for supporting the San Diego Symphony’s work to change lives through music!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

2024 SUMMER SEASON

RENT IN CONCERT

WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Jimmie Herrod (Angel)

Maurice Alpharicio (Benny)

Douglas Lyons (Collins)

Savy Jackson (Joanne)

Tommy Kaiser (Mark)

Ariella Serur (Maureen)

Alisa Melendez (Mimi)

Michael Thomas Grant (Roger)

Ensemble:

Chase Lowary, Nisa Isabella Mercado, Ryan James Sweeney, Sav Souza

PROGRAM

RENT in Concert

Approximate program length: 2 hours, 20 minutes (includes one, 20-minute intermission).

SEAN O’LOUGHLIN CONDUCTOR

Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of of Symphoria in Syracuse, NY and the Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in B.C., Canada. His diverse background includes collaborations with some of the leading symphonies and popular artists of today. As a conductor, he has led performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Vancouver Symphony and the San Diego Symphony amongst others. He has served as conductor for symphony tours with Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan, The Decemberists and the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. He has appeared on Good Morning America and the PBS Special Stages with Josh Groban in addition to NBC’s A Very Pentatonix Christmas

Recent collaborations include such artists as Alicia Keys, Josh Groban, Journey, a-ha, Jason Mraz, The Beach Boys, Sarah McLachlan, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Pentatonix, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Blue Man Group, Janelle Monáe, Audra McDonald, Hall and Oates, the Indigo Girls, The Go-Go’s, Bonnie Raitt, Pink Martini, Brandi Carlile, Weird Al Yankovic, Melissa Etheridge and others. Through his growing number of commissioned and published works, Sean is excited to continue contributing to the rich history of orchestral and wind band literature. His music is published by Excelcia Music, Hal Leonard and Carl Fischer. An annual ASCAP Special Awards winner, Sean was a composition fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, and holds composition degrees from New England Conservatory and Syracuse University. n

PRODUCTION CREDITS

RENT in Concert is directed by Broadway’s Sammi Cannold Original Symphonic Orchestrations by Sean O’Loughlin

Cynthia Meng, music supervisor Peter Dunn, casting director Michael Morales, production stage manager Julio Cataño-Yee, associate director Max Rodriguez, assistant director

Produced by AMP Worldwide in association with Music Theatre International

ALISA MELENDEZ Mimi

CHASE LOWARY Ensemble

RYAN JAMES SWEENEY Ensemble

ARIELLA SERUR Maureen

MAURICE ALPHARICIO Benny

SAVY JACKSON Joanne

TOMMY KAISER Mark

MICHAEL THOMAS GRANT Roger

NISA ISA BELLA MERCADO Ensemble

SAV SOUZA Ensemble

JIMMIE HERROD Angel

DOUGLAS LYONS Collins

Shani Hadjian

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 7PM

LOS LOBOS AND LOS LONELY BOYS

Please note: The San Diego Symphony will not appear on this program.

PROGRAM

To be announced from the stage.

Approximate program length: 2 hours, 45 minutes

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

LOS LOBOS

It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, seven live LPs, three compilations, two EPs, two DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering four GRAMMYs®, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul, R&B, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots—nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting “La Bamba”—all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit, they did it all on their own terms, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best,

Piero F. Giunti

LOS LOBOS

LOS LONELY BOYS

SON ROMPE PERA

one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin.”

LOS LONELY BOYS

Family has always been at the center of things for Los Lonely Boys. Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza have been playing and touring together since they were teenagers. Three years ago, they decided to take a break to focus on their own growing families. But Summer 2022 saw them back at it again, returning to life on the road alongside The Who. The Boys have been making music together for seventeen years now, and they show no signs of slowing down or losing inspiration. Today, you’ll find them in the studio, working on their newest album. The story of how the Garza brothers rode their bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound from San Angelo, Texas, to worldwide fame is one of rock’s great Cinderella tales.

The three young brothers formed a band, got signed to a major label, and had a hit single that propelled them to stardom. They sold 2.5 million records, won a GRAMMY®, and received five more GRAMMY® nominations in the span of their career. The sons of Enrique “Ringo” Garza Sr. are a second-generation sibling band; their dad and his brothers played conjunto as the Falcones before the elder Garza formed a band with his sons. They were still teens when he moved them to Nashville, hoping to hit career paydirt. But their big break came after they returned to Texas and began playing Austin clubs in the early 2000s. One day, Willie Nelson’s nephew heard some demos. Next thing they knew, Willie showed up at a gig. Then he showcased them at Farm Aid, fronted recording time at his famed Pedernales Studio, and guested on their album.

Released in 2003 on startup label Or Records, Los Lonely Boys got picked up by Epic and re-released. Propelled by the No. 1 single, “Heaven,” it wound up selling over 2 million copies, spending 76 weeks on the Billboard Top 200 album chart, and earning them a GRAMMY® for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group. Their dream-come-true rise was chronicled in the documentary Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads, directed by fellow San Angelo native Hector Galán. Another dream came true for the Boys when Carlos Santana invited them to guest on his 2005 album, All That I Am. They also released Live at the Fillmore that year. Their father and Willie Nelson joined them on 2006’s Sacred, and in 2007, their cover of John Lennon’s “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” became the second single from the album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur

Their rise to stardom was certainly something to behold. But the story of how they’ve persevered in the face of subsequent challenges is just as compelling. In 2013, they canceled 43 shows and paused work on their last album, Revelation, after Henry was seriously hurt when he fell from a stage in Los Angeles. The scare caused all three brothers to re-examine not only how they make music, but how they conduct their lives.

“The whole experience was a wake-up call,” Jojo admits. “It reminded us of what’s really important.” Once again, they affirmed that’s family. And music. For this trio, the two are inseparable.

The downtime of their hiatus served their hearts and their families well, but it also served to plant new seeds of creativity. “We grew as husbands and fathers during our time off. We wanted to be there for our families,” says Henry. Now in the studio working on their newest record, they are finding that inspiration comes from time at home as much as from time on the road. “Our new songs are about what is happening in everyone’s lives; topics of separation, the need for more love, and relating to one another.”

Now, with plans to release a new record in 2023, the Boys are entering a new era of their career. “Walking off the stage after our first performance this year, we cried together, hugged, and knew we would continue,” says Henry. “After a three-year hiatus, we are songwriting, recording, and touring together. It is a blessing to share the stage with my brothers. We lift each other musically and spiritually. We consider this Los Lonely Boys’ resurrection.”

SON ROMPE PERA

Born and raised in the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers are keeping alive the rich legacy of marimba music running through their family with their latest project, Son Rompe Pera.

While firmly rooted in the tradition of this historic instrument, their fresh take on this folk icon challenges its limits as never before, moving it into the garage/punk world of urban misfits and firmly planting it in the 21st century.

Originally performing alongside their father at local events since they were kids, they now find themselves at the forefront of the contemporary international cumbia scene with their sonic explorations of the classic marimba. Their absolute unique blend comes from a typical youthful rebellion, when as teenagers they left behind their upbringing on the marimba and began to play in various punk, rockabilly and ska bands.

Now they’ve gone full circle with the marimba back leading the way, and mixing all of their influences together with their energetic take on the popular instrument, giving it a new twist never before seen in Mexican folk music. Their live shows are a sweaty mess of dancing fans, and this garage-cumbia-marimba-punk band (the only band of its kind in the world) never disappoints on stage. Their authenticity shines through as they give their modern interpretation of Mexican, Peruvian, and Colombian classics, as well as their own original material and some surprise covers.

The contrast of the traditional marimba with their youthful attitude and street sense connects the audience to the past while they dance into the future. Their first album, Batuco, out on the ZZK label imprint AYA Records in 2020, is named after their recently deceased father, and is a representation of everything he taught them growing up, plus their first steps into a new, international career. n

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 7:30 PM

2024 SUMMER SEASON

Norman Huynh, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JOHN WILLIAMS

STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI

FEATURE FILM WITH ORCHESTRA STAR WARS FILM CONCERT SERIES

Starring

Mark Hamill

Harrison Ford

Carrie Fisher

Billy Dee Williams

Anthony Daniels as C-3PO

Co-Starring

David Prowse

Kenny Baker

Peter Mayhew

Frank Oz

Directed by Richard Marquand

Produced by Howard Kazanjian

Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas

Story by George Lucas

Executive Producer

George Lucas

Music by John Williams

MPAA PG Rating

There will be one, 20-minute intermission.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © All rights reserved. Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available at DisneyMusicEmporium.com

NORMAN HUYNH CONDUCTOR

American conductor Norman Huynh has attracted significant acclaim not just for his natural musicality and technical command, but for his dynamic presence, creative programming, and highly sought after abilities in connecting with new audiences. The Music Director of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, with a distinguished career as a guest conductor, his past and future guest appearances include his sold-out subscription debut with the New York Philharmonic, as well as performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Minnesota Symphony Orchestra, Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Symphony, Portland Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the Britt Music & Arts Festival.

A proud first generation Asian-American, Norman’s passion for engaging new audiences reflects his own entry point to classical music as a 12-year-old “band geek” trombonist in Alabama. The euphonium player-turnedmaestro continues to find passion in exploring new ways to create these same entry points for others. In 2015, Norman and the PSO earned the 2015 Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award, awarded “in recognition of innovative approaches to music education.”

Norman previously served as the Associate Conductor of the Oregon Symphony and Assistant Conductor of the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. He was a featured conductor in the 2022 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic. He was also selected for private mentorship by the late maestro Kurt Masur as a prestigious Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Scholarship recipient.

JOHN WILLIAMS COMPOSER

In a career spanning more than six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most accomplished and successful composers for film and the concert stage. He remains one of our nation’s most distinguished and contributive musical voices. He has composed the music for more than one hundred films, including all nine Star Wars films, the first three Harry Potter films, Schindler’s List, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Lincoln, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman and the Indiana Jones films. He served as music director of the Boston Pops Orchestra for 14 seasons and remains their Laureate Conductor. He has composed numerous works for the concert stage including two symphonies and more than a dozen concertos commissioned by some of America’s most prominent orchestras. He has received five Academy Awards and 54 Oscar® nominations, seven British Academy Awards®, 25 GRAMMYs®, four Golden Globes®, and five Emmys®. His other honors include the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, an honorary KBE from Queen Elizabeth II, the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute, Spain’s Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts, and the Gold Medal from the U.K.’s prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society. n

San Diego Symphony thanks Rady Children's Hospital for making this season possible.

STAR WARS FILM CONCERT SERIES PRODUCTION CREDITS

SVP/GM, Disney Concerts

Chip McLean

Supervising Technical Director

Alex Levy – Epilogue Media

Film Preparation

Ramiro Belgardt

Business Affairs, Lucasfilm

Rhonda Hjort

Chris Holm

For Booking Inquires: Emily.Yoon@TeamWass.com

President, Disney Music Group

Ken Bunt

Music Preparation

Mark Graham

Matthew Voogt

JoAnn Kane Music Service

Disney Music Library

Operations, Disney Concerts

Brannon Fells

Royd Haston

Marketing & Publicity

Lisa Linares

Lillian Matulic

VP, Disney Concerts

Gina Lorscheider

Business Affairs, Disney Concerts

Darryl Franklin

Leigh Zeichick

Neiloofar Sajedi

Narine Minasian

Elena Contreras

Addison Granillo

Christy Swintek

Svetlana Tzaneva

Business Affairs, Warner-Chappell

Scott McDowell

Audrey Hall

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 March 6, 2024.

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

$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

Denise and Lon Bevers

David Bialis

Catherine & Phil Blair, Linda & Mel Katz, Manpower San Diego

Nikki and Ben Clay

Stephanie and Richard Coutts

Diane and Charles Culp

Diane and Elliot Feuerstein

Walt Fidler

Anne and Steve Furgal

Lisa Braun Glazer and Jeff Glazer

Linda & Melvyn Katz

In memory of Jim Lester

The Hering Family

Carol and Richard Hertzberg

Arlene Inch

Brooke and Dan◊ Koehler

Bill and Evelyn Lamden

Curt Leland and Mary DiMatteo

Sandra and Arthur◊ Levinson

The Alex C. McDonald Family

Lori Moore, Cushman Foundation

The Parker Foundation

(Gerald T. & Inez Grant Parker)

Bill and Clarice Perkins

Marilyn James and Richard Phetteplace

Jeanne and Arthur◊ Rivkin

Sage Foundation

In memory of Bob Nelson who loved the music, the bay and San Diego

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 & 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. & 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 & 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 & 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

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

Sheri Broedlow and Kyle Van Dyke

Beth Callender & Pete Garcia

Robert Caplan and Carol Randolph, Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

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 & Janice E. Montle

Dr. William Coleman

Peter V. Czipott and Marisa SorBello

Ann Davies

Caroline S. DeMar

Drs. Edward A. and Martha G. Dennis

George & Jan DeVries

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 AgencyMary, Bill & 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

Keith and Cheryl Kim

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 & Alex Lupinetti◊

Scott MacDonald and Patti Kurtz

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 & Paris Melden

In Memory of James C. Moore◊

Judith and Neil Morgan

Clara and Donald Murphy

Patricia R. Nelson

The Lorna◊ & 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◊

Dr. Vivian Reznik and Dr. Andrew Ries

Burton X and Sheli Rosenberg

Marie G. Raftery and Dr. Robert Rubenstein

The Ryde Family Memorial Foundation at The San Diego Foundation

Shari and Frederick Schenk

Colin Seid and Dr. Nancy Gold

Susan and Michael Shaffer

Brigg and Jayne Sherman

Shinnick Family

Ruey & Marivi Shivers

Stephen M. Silverman

Janet Simkins

Hon. Stephanie Sontag and Hon. David B. Oberholtzer

Jeanette Stevens

Sudberry Properties

Beatriz & Matthew Thome

Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill

Jacqueline Thousand and Richard Villa

Glenda Sue Tuttle

Michael and Eunicar Twyman

Susan and Richard Ulevitch

Aysegul Underhill

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

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

JASON MRAZ AND THE SUPERBAND: THE MYSTICAL MAGICAL RHYTHMICAL RADICAL RIDE

PROGRAM

To be announced from the stage

Approximate program length: 2 hours, 10 minutes (includes one, 25-minute intermission).

Sean O’Loughlin, conductor San Diego Symphony Orchestra

This presentation by the San Diego Symphony is made possible, in part, by

Scan this QR code with your smartphone or text SDS to 55741 to access the interactive version of the program

JASON MRAZ

Jason Mraz is living full spiral. It’s not full circle, exactly, because he’s changed and his experiences have changed, but on his eighth studio album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, the musician has found himself returning to a familiar junction in space. Throughout the album, there are hints of Mraz’s formative releases, including his 2002 debut Waiting For My Rocket to Come and 2005’s Mr. A-Z, but it ultimately finds a kinship with 2008’s We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The new songs, which are unabashedly pop, see Mraz reuniting with numerous collaborators, including L.A. band Raining Jane and producer Martin Terefe, who helmed the 2008 breakout album. The songs grapple with the emotions and experiences that come with being in your midlife, a time that is often ignored by pop songwriters. Its optimistic, inspiring sensibility reflects the musician’s overall approach to being in the world. It is, in fact, full spiral, reflecting the past but becoming something new.

SEAN O’LOUGHLIN CONDUCTOR

Sean O’Loughlin (b.1972) is the Principal Pops Conductor of of Symphoria in Syracuse, NY and the Principal Pops Conductor of the Victoria Symphony in B.C., Canada. His diverse background includes collaborations with some of the leading symphonies and popular artists of today. As a conductor, he has led performances with the Boston Pops Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the Minnesota Orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Vancouver Symphony and the San Diego Symphony amongst others. He has served as conductor for symphony tours with Josh Groban, Sarah McLachlan, The Decemberists and the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. He has appeared on Good Morning America and the PBS Special Stages with Josh Groban in addition to NBC’s A Very Pentatonix Christmas

Recent collaborations include such artists as Alicia Keys, Josh Groban, Journey, a-ha, Jason Mraz, The Beach Boys, Sarah McLachlan, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Pentatonix, Kelly Clarkson, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Blue Man Group, Janelle Monáe, Audra McDonald, Hall and Oates, the Indigo Girls, The Go-Go’s, Bonnie Raitt, Pink Martini, Brandi Carlile, Weird Al Yankovic, Melissa Etheridge and others. Through his growing number of commissioned and published works, Sean is excited to continue contributing to the rich history of orchestral and wind band literature. His music is published by Excelcia Music, Hal Leonard and Carl Fischer. An annual ASCAP Special Awards winner, Sean was a composition fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, and holds composition degrees from New England Conservatory and Syracuse University. n

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 7:30PM

JOHN LEGEND: A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES

PROGRAM

To be announced from the stage

Approximate program length: 2 hours, 30 minutes (includes one, 25-minute intermission).

JOHN LEGEND

EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum singersongwriter 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 seventeen 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, John, 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 docuseries 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 first-look 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.

ANTHONY PARNTHER CONDUCTOR

American conductor Anthony Parnther is the Music Director and Conductor of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and the Southeast Symphony & Chorus in Los Angeles.

Recent guest conducting engagements include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra, Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, Jacaranda – Music at the Edge, Hear Now Music Festival, Mann Center Festival Orchestra, Pittsburgh Microtonal Festival, Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, Brightwork NewMusic, and the World Opera Forum in Madrid, Spain.

Over the next season, Anthony will premiere Kris Bower’s Concerto for Horn with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Tamar-kali Brown’s Oratorio We Hold These Truths with the Los Angeles Opera, work alongside composer Anthony Davis on his Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Central Park Five with the Long Beach Opera, and premiere a new work for narrator and orchestra by Oscar-winning, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Jon Batiste, host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with the Gateways Festival Orchestra at Carnegie Hall.

Anthony has led the Hollywood Studio Symphony in recording sessions for many international feature film and television projects including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Tenet, Star Wars: Book of Boba Fett, Little, American Dad, The Hunt, Fargo, The Way Back, The Night Of, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Encanto, and Ice Age: Adventures of Buck Wild. His live orchestral concert appearances for e-sports titan League of Legends in Barcelona, Beijing, Seoul, and Los Angeles are among the most widely viewed symphonic concerts in the world, with live audiences of 50,000-75,000 spectators and a viewership that outpaces the World Series with approximately 100 million live streaming each League of Legends Finals Opening Ceremony concert.

Anthony has restored and performed orchestral works by Florence Price, Zenobia Powell Perry, Margaret Bonds, William Grant Still, Duke Ellington, and Samuel Coleridge Taylor. He has premiered and recorded works by Anthony Davis, George Walker, Errollyn Wallen, John Wineglass, Gary Powell Nash, Marian Harrison, Renee Baker, James Wilson, Phillip Herbert, Daniel Kidane, Chanda Dancy, and James Newton. In 2015, Anthony was profiled by Los Angeles’ KCET/TV as a “Local Hero” for his extensive community outreach and advocacy for the performance of works by Black, Latino, and Women artists.

Anthony studied music performance at Northwestern University and continued his musical studies at Yale University where he studied orchestral conducting with Lawrence Leighton Smith and Otto Werner Mueller. He resides in Los Angeles. n

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 June 18, 2024.

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

STRADIVARIUS CIRCLE:

$100,000 AND ABOVE

Raffaella and John◊ Belanich

City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture

Joan◊ and Irwin Jacobs

Dorothea Laub

The Miller Fund

The Conrad Prebys Foundation

MAESTRO CIRCLE:

$50,000-$99,999

Anonymous

Dianne Bashor

Michele and Jules Arthur

Terry L. Atkinson

Alan Benaroya

The Cohn Restaurant Group, Lesley & David Cohn

John and Janice Cone

Kevin and Jan Curtis

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

2024 SUMMER SEASON

TOTALLY ‘80S

WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Aaron Finley, vocalist

Nicole Parker, vocalist

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

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PROGRAM

JOEY TEMPEST arr. Robert Buckley “The Final Countdown”

GIORGIO MORODER/DEBBIE HARRY arr. Sam Shoup “Call Me”

GEORGE MICHAEL arr. Sam Shoup “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”

GEORGE MICHAEL arr. Sam Shoup “Careless Whisper”

BILLY STEINBERG/TOM KELLEY arr. Ted Firth “True Colors”

RICHARD PAGE/STEVE GEORGE/JOHN LANG arr. Sam Shoup “Broken Wings “

VANGELIS arr. Henry Mancini Chariots of Fire

RAY PARKER, JR. arr. Holcombe Ghostbusters

ALAN SILVESTRI Back to the Future

JOHNNY COLLA/CHRIS HAYES/HUEY LEWIS arr. Sam Shoup “The Power of Love” from Back to the Future

INTERMISSION

ROLAND ORZABAL/CHRIS HUGHES/IAN STANLEY arr. Ted Firth “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”

PHIL COLLINS arr. Sam Shoup “In the Air Tonight”

MICHAEL JACKSON arr. Peyber A. Medina H. “Smooth Criminal”

STEVE PORCARO/JOHN BETTIS arr. Sam Shoup “Human Nature”

BILLY STEINBERG/TOM KELLEY arr. Sam Shoup “Alone”

BILLY JOEL arr. Larry Moore “And So It Goes”

ALEX CALL/JAMES KELLER arr. Sam Shoup “867-5309 (Jenny)”

DIANE WARREN arr. Sam Shoup “If I Could Turn Back Time”

ROBERT PALMER arr. Sam Shoup “Addicted to Love”

STEVE PERRY/NEAL SCHON/JONATHAN CAIN arr. Daryl McKenzie “Don’t Stop Believin’”

STUART CHAFETZ CONDUCTOR

Stuart Chafetz is the Principal Pops Conductor of the Columbus Symphony and Principal Pops Conductor of the Chautauqua and Marin Symphonies. Chafetz, a conductor celebrated for his dynamic and engaging podium presence, is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent and this season Chafetz will be on the podium in Baltimore, Detroit, Naples, Buffalo, Vancouver, Calgary, North Carolina and Seattle. He enjoys a special relationship with The Phoenix Symphony where he leads multiple programs annually.

He’s had the privilege to work with renowned artists including Ne-Yo, Ben Folds, Natalie Merchant, Leslie Odom, Jr., En Vogue, Kenny G, David Foster w/Catherine McPhee, The O’Jays, Chris Botti, 2Cellos, Hanson, Rick Springfield, Michael Bolton, Kool & The Gang, Jefferson Starship, America, Little River Band, Brian McKnight, Roberta Flack, George Benson, Richard Chamberlain, The Chieftains, Jennifer Holliday, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Wynonna Judd, Jim Nabors, Randy Newman, Jon Kimura Parker and Bernadette Peters.

He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for twenty years, Chafetz would also conduct the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops. He’s led numerous Spring Ballet productions at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

When not on the podium, Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco, CA, with his wife Ann Krinitsky. Chafetz holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the CollegeConservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.

AARON FINLEY VOCALIST

Born and raised in Montana, Aaron C. Finley’s career has spanned from coast to coast as a professional actor and singer. Educated at Pacific Lutheran University in Seattle, he quickly became a top-tier talent in the Pacific Northwest, appearing in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus/Judas), Rent (Roger), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Hairspray (Link Larkin), It Shoulda Been You (Greg Madison) and The Gypsy King (Drago). Among his other regional roles, Aaron originated the role of Billy in the new musical Diner, based on the Barry Levinson film,

with music and lyrics by Sheryl Crow and direction by Kathleen Marshall.

Aaron made his Broadway debut in 2013, starring as Drew Boley in Rock of Ages. In 2015, he took over the role of leading man Brian Howard in It Shoulda Been You, directed by David Hyde Pierce. Among his other work in New York, he participated in a lab production of George Takei’s new musical, Allegiance. In the fall of 2016, Aaron took over the role of Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. He has been performing programs celebrating the music of the 1980s and the hits of Phil Collins across North America. Currently, Aaron can be seen in the smash hit Moulin Rouge on Broadway.

Aaron loves mountain biking, skiing, golf, basketball, and all things outdoors. He currently resides in Montclair, NJ with his family.

NICOLE PARKER VOCALIST

Nicole Parker is best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked. Since playing the green witch in the Broadway company, she has reprised the role for the First National Tour of Wicked. Nicole’s other Broadway credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and The People in the Picture with Donna Murphy. Regionally, Nicole played Juliet in The Second City’s Romeo and Juliet Musical at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, for which she received a Jeff Award nomination. She also appeared as Rosemary in How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at Reprise Theater, and Pamina in The Magic Flute at the Falcon Theater.

For six years, Nicole was also a cast member and contributing writer on Fox’s MADtv. For two years, Nicole was a performer and write for Boom Chicago, an all American sketch and improvisation theater in Amsterdam. Nicole’s film credits include Funny People, directed by Judd Apatow as well as the short films Weathered and Sitting Babies. This year she was featured as a guest star on the mock game show Bunk on IFC, as well as on ABC in Trust Us With Your Life, an improvisation show from the creators of Whose Line Is It Anyway? She is also a founding member or Waterwell, a non-profit theater company in New York.

A frequent soloist with orchestras around the country, recent and upcoming performances include Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Houston Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Utah Symphony and Opera, Colorado Symphony, Greensboro Symphony (where she will return in 2014), Kalamazoo Symphony, Santa Rosa Symphony, Pueblo Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Sarasota Symphony, Orlando Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Dayton Philharmonic, Idaho Civic Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, and Fresno Philharmonic. n

Pat Johnson

I’m thrilled, and honored, to be back on the podium with your San Diego Symphony at the lovely Rady Shell. The songs from the ‘80s are near and dear to me as it was the soundtrack of my youth, and so many of these great songs only sound better with age and with the glorious accompaniment of the San Diego Symphony. Whether you’re a fan of Michael Jackson, Cher, Huey Lewis, Kool & the Gang or George Michael, you’ll hear it all tonight. Be ready for a fun evening as we present Totally ‘80s!

–Stuart Chafetz, conductor

AT THE RADY SHELL AT JACOBS PARK™

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 7:30PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

2024 SUMMER SEASON

MILES DAVIS: KIND OF BLUE

Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet

James Mahone, alto sax

Joel Frahm, tenor sax

Danton Boller, bass

Donald Vega, piano

Willie Jones III, drums

Please note: The San Diego Symphony will not appear on this program.

PROGRAM

To be announced from the stage

Talented student musicians of the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory will perform a pre-concert set.

Approximate program length: 2 hours, 25 minutes (includes one, 25-minute intermission).

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GILBERT CASTELLANOS

GILBERT CASTELLANOS TRUMPET

Considered one of the nation’s top-call jazz trumpeters, Gilbert Castellanos is a renowned musician, composer, educator and arranger. Skilled with impressive dexterity and control, his clarity of expression and improvisational fluency moves audiences with a seemingly profound effortlessness and complexly emotive affect.

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Fresno, California, Gilbert’s musical career was preordained; the only son to his eponym father, a touring Cumbia band leader, singer and arranger, Gilbert was strongly influenced by his predecessor’s deep appreciation for classical composers and big band jazz ensembles, broadening young Gilbert’s horizons from an early age. Gilbert Sr. strongly encouraged Gilbert toward the Jazz genre when at first he showed an interest in trumpet at age 6. By age 11, Gilbert’s intensive training and education provided the context to begin playing professionally, and at age 15 he preformed with mentor and icon Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterrey Jazz Festival.

After completing his formal music education at two of the nation’s most renowned music conservatories, Berklee College of Music in Boston and Cal Arts in Los Angeles, Castellanos quickly gained international acclaim as a member of the celebrated band Black/Note, with whom he recorded three albums: L.A. Underground (Red Records), Jungle Music (Columbia Records) and Nothin’ But the Swing (Impulse Records). His solo recording career since Black Note has seen Castellanos thrive as a player, bandleader, composer and arranger on three acclaimed albums: 1999’s self-titled debut release The Gilbert Castellanos Hammond B3 Quartet, followed by 2006’s Underground (Seedling Records) and 2013’s The Federal Jazz Project (Dobie Music). Castellanos is currently in post-production for his next album, Espérame en el Cielo, an homage to both his Mexican heritage and his championing over adversity.

In 2009, Castellanos was highlighted on internationally acclaimed DownBeat Magazine’s “25 For The Future” list, firmly establishing him as one of the nation’s most inventive Jazz trumpeters. With a proven reputation for improvisation, Gilbert has toured extensively as a former member of the Tom Scott Quintet, the Anthony Wilson Nonet, Charles McPherson Quintet and Willie Jones III Quintet; he remains a recording member of the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and of course as a headliner under his own name. As a proponent for West Coast Jazz, Gilbert works tirelessly to build San Diego as an internationally recognized hub for Jazz. Partnering with several San Diego institutions, Castellanos has been a dynamic force in establishing a committed fan-base served by a growing number of dedicated venues, all of which defer to his artistic curation. Through it all, recording, studio work, touring, curating, performing, Gilbert has maintained his dedication to “keeping Jazz alive” and continues his work

promoting and growing the potentials of his creativity, the genre and his peers as a respected Godfather of sorts across the West Coast.

A fierce advocate of formal jazz education, Gilbert held the position of Adjunct Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music from 2001 to 2013. Thereafter, he served as the Artistic Director of the International Academy of Jazz San Diego from 2014-2016, during which time he began conducting high school workshops and developing a more proactive role in mentorship. During his time visiting Title I schools, he recognized a need for increased accessibility to formal education, noting that many truly gifted students were deprived the opportunities to further their education due to monetary constraints. Thusly, in 2016 Castellanos founded the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory based in San Diego, California. Using his influence in a burgeoning Jazz community, one he is credited in large with establishing, Gilbert began successfully soliciting donations for and supporting thousands of dollars of scholarship to finance Conservatory Education Equity for economically disadvantaged students of promise. To date, the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory has graduated hundreds of bright musicians of diverse backgrounds with Gilbert serving as personal mentor and advocate for each, often writing college recommendation letters and offering every one of his students “real world” experience each Wednesday evening at ensemble performances through a partnership with San Diego Museum of Art and affiliate venue Panama 66.

JAMES MAHONE ALTO SAX

James Mahone is an active performer and instructor. He began his musical journey almost 30 years ago in Monterey, California, soaking in the influence of its rich music scene. He went on to California State University Northridge to study classical and jazz saxophone under Bill Caulkins, and participated in the university’s awardwinning wind ensembles and jazz big bands under Ladd Macintosh, Joel Leach and Gary Pratt.

Upon leaving Cal State Northridge, James became a fixture on the Los Angeles music scene and was a member of the acclaimed jazz quintet Black Note, who recorded albums for the Columbia and GRP/Impulse record labels. As a member of the group, James spent several years performing up and down the West Coast, eventually moving on to national and international destinations. He has performed in many major jazz festivals (Montreal, North Sea, Pori, Umbria, etc.) and worked with many of today’s top-tier musicians. James continued his musical studies in New York City at The New School For Social Research, studying saxophone and composition under Garry Dial, Billy Harper, Benny Powell and Charles Tolliver. During his time there, he was able to perform with numerous musicians (Tomas Fujiwara, Taylor Ho- Bynum, Jaz Sawyer, Sasha Dobson, Brian Settles, Matt Otto, Danton Boller, Andy Bemkey, Jeremy Carlstedt, Neil

Lev Tsimring

Podgursky, Chad Taylor, Arnie Lawrence, Mother’s Favorite Child, etc.) and began teaching saxophone, clarinet and flute students privately.

Continuing his professional career in Tokyo, Japan allowed James more opportunities to hone his skills as a performer and recording artist (Jonathan Katz, Michael Wolff, Jon B. Williams, Angela Stribling, Greg McKenzie, Andrea Hopkins, Harvey Thompson, Raymond McMorrin, Mark Tourian, Brent Nussey, Kankawa, Maria Eva, Teddy Kinjo, Kazumi Ikenaga, Cecil Monroe, etc.). In addition to being a sought after musician throughout Japan, he took on more private students and worked as a saxophone instructor at St. Maur International School, interacting with young, aspiring musicians from all corners of the world.

Upon finishing his sojourn in Japan, James relocated to the California Bay Area where he currently performs with many talented musicians (Marcus Shelby, Faye Carol, Mitch Butler, Mike Olmos, Erik Jekabson, Tiffany Austin, Akira Tana, Dana Salzman, Glen Pearson, Josh Milgrom, Malachi Whitson, Grant Levin, Giulio Xavier Cetto, David Ewell, Matt Clark, Eddie Mendenhall, Jaz Sawyer, Mike Mitchell, Adam Gay, Hamir Atwal, Tim Angulo, Leon Joyce, etc.).

JOEL FRAHM

TENOR SAX

For more than 30 years, Joel Frahm lived in New York City, working in jazz clubs, collaborating with other musicians, and honing his craft. He now lives in Nashville, where he continues to play the music he loves. His bold, inventive tenor sound has won fans in the U.S. and across the world. He has worked alongside Betty Carter, Kenny Barron, Freddy Cole, Dianne Schuur, Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit, Bill Charlap, Brad Mehldau, Matt Wilson, Cyrille Aimee, and many other top artists. He has played as a leader or sideman on more than 100 recordings and has appeared at jazz festivals in the United States, Europe, Israel, Canada and South America. In addition to his work as a performer, he has taught jazz classes in clinics at the University of North Carolina, the University of Connecticut, New York University, Wichita State University, the University of North Texas, Baylor University, Colorado State University, Furman University, the University of Toronto, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, the University of Manitoba and others. He also has worked at the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation program; the Sant Andreu Youth Jazz Orchestra in Barcelona, Spain; the Dave Brubeck Institute in Stockton, California; the Center for Jazz Studies at the Israel Conservatory in Tel Aviv; the Czech Jazz Workshop in Prague; and the Siena Jazz Workshop in Italy. Joel grew up in Racine, Wisconsin and moved to West Hartford, Connecticut as a high school freshman, where he became part of the acclaimed Hall High School jazz band. It was there he developed a passion for jazz, exploring the music of jazz greats such as Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver and Wayne Shorter. In 1992, he received a bachelor’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music.

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DANTON BOLLER BASS

Danton Boller is a bassist, composer, producer, and educator in New York City. He has toured internationally and recorded with many top jazz artists as a member of the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Grammy nominated Roy Hargrove Big Band, Seamus Blake Quartet, Ari Hoenig’s “Punk Bop,” Willie Jones III Quartet, and the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet, to name a few.

During his time with Roy Hargrove, Danton was featured on two of Hargrove’s most popular albums: Earfood (RH Quintet) and Emergence (RH Big Band). Hargrove’s “Strasbourg St. Denis” opens with Danton’s captivating bass intro, and has gone on to become one of the best known new jazz standards around the world, with over 13 million streams on Spotify alone. Danton is also highlighted on the DVD The Roy Hargrove Quintet – Live at the New Morning, which has inspired generations.

While living near Los Angeles at the age of 16, Danton had the good fortune to begin studying the doublebass with legendary bassist “Senator” Eugene J. Wright of the iconic Dave Brubeck Quartet. This mentorship and friendship lasted a lifetime, and Danton now carries Senators’ legacy as the owner of his beloved bass, immortalized on the infamous “Take Five” recording.

Danton began playing professionally in Southern California as a teenager, while earning his degree in Music Performance at California State University Long Beach. He became a sought after musician and progressed musically by playing with the likes of Ernie Andrews, Willie Jones III, Bobby Shew, Greg Kurstin, Jack Sheldon, Donald Vega, Roy McCurdy, Larance Marable, Gilbert Castellanos, Art Hillery, and Ron Stout.

After moving to NYC in 1997, Danton was quickly embraced by the east coast music scene. He toured and performed with legends such as Mulgrew Miller, Alvin Queen, Bennie Wallace, Ronnie Mathews, Steve Nelson, Kenny Barron, Russell Malone, and the Village Vanguard Orchestra, as well as top artists such as Robert Glasper, Kurt Elling, Greg Tardy, Aaron Goldberg, Jeff Siegel, Lee Metcalf, Adam Rafferty, Eric Person, Greg Glassman, and Rodney Jones.

Danton’s genuine love for all musical genres has propelled him to the stage and studio with an eclectic array of influential artists outside of the jazz world, such as: Elvis Costello, Run the Jewels, Bridget Everett, Elysian Fields, Taylor Mac (MacArthur Genius and Kennedy Prize recipient), Broadway’s Fela! (featuring Patti Labelle), Alexi Murdoch, Taran Killam, Keller Williams, Jazz Mandolin Project, and Jon Fishman (Phish).

Danton served as music director/arranger and bassist for Kat Edmonson on Austin City Limits “Norah Jones/ Kat Edmonson” Season 38 Episode 8. He also co-produced Edmonson’s highly lauded release on Sony records,

Way Down Low, with Al Schmidt (Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Henry Mancini).

Danton is seen in the film and heard on the sound track of Can You Ever Forgive Me? starring Melissa McCarthy, performing with Mx Justin Vivian Bond.

Danton’s 2023 release SPACE showcases his original compositions, arranging and producing. This debut album on his newly formed ONBO Records label features fellow Roy Hargrove Quintet alumni Justin Robinson, Willie Jones III, and Tadataka Unno, with the addition of John Ellis, Jeremy Wilms, and Yusuke Yamamoto.

Danton is currently an adjunct professor of Jazz Bass studies at Western Connecticut State University.

DONALD VEGA PIANO

Donald Vega was trained classically in piano in his native Nicaragua. He emigrated to the United States at age 14 and found a musical home with the Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA). He began his studies there in classical piano with Teresa de Jong Pombo and Dr. Louis Lepley. Vega began learning the language of jazz from mentor Billy Higgins at The World Stage and continued at CSPA with Jeffrey Lavner, then later with bassist John Clayton at the University of Southern California. He went on to graduate from Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School where he studied with piano great Kenny Barron, Phil Markowitz and Gary Dial. Vega currently performs internationally as the pianist for world renowned bassist Ron Carter’s Golden Striker Trio with whom he has recorded several albums. Mr. Vega is also a professor at The Juilliard School and Hofstra University and sits on the board of BackCountry Jazz, a non-profit organization which provides music education programs and performances to underprivileged youth.

Vega’s debut album, Tomorrows, was released in 2008 to rave reviews. In his sophomore album, Spiritual Nature (Resonance Records, 2012), he was joined by the regal rhythm tandem of bassist Christian McBride and drummer Lewis Nash. Vega teamed up again with Lewis Nash on his third album, With Respect to Monty, (Resonance Records, 2015) along with Hassan Shakur, the great bassist and former Monty Alexander band member, and long time friend and grammy nominated artist, Anthony Wilson on guitar. Donald recently finished recording his latest album, As I Travel, with Lewis Nash on drums and John Patitucci on bass and featuring Luisito Quintero on percussion.

WILLIE JONES III

DRUMS

With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world’s leading jazz drummers. In addition to honoring his monumental influences—the late greats Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins—Jones’ bold articulation and constantly innovative sense of swing are results of his life-long musical experience.

Born in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 1968, Jones’ earliest exposure to music was through his father, Willie Jones II, an accomplished and notable jazz pianist, who offered guidance and inspiration to his gifted son. Dedicated to the further development of his skills, the younger Jones spent the next few years working diligently with acclaimed drummers and music instructors and began performing with distinguished musicians by the time he was in his teens. He completed his academic training after receiving a full scholarship to the California Institute of the Arts where he studied under the tutelage of the legendary Albert “Tootie” Heath. Before he was a semifinalist in the 1992 Thelonious Monk Jazz Drum Competition, Jones co-founded jazz band Black Note. Influenced by the rich soulful energy of the West Coast bop movement, Black Note’s hard-swing sound propelled them to first place in the prestigious John Coltrane Young Artist Competition in 1991. Jones contributed his skillfulness as both musician and producer on all four Black Note recordings: 43rd & Degnan and L.A. Underground (World Stage Records), Jungle Music (Columbia) and Nothin’ But the Swing (Impulse!). By 1994, the band had toured Europe and across the U.S. and was the opening act for Wynton Marsalis.

Near the end of 1994, while Jones was reaching for a higher level of drumming dexterity, he gained the privilege of playing sideman to the renowned vibist Milt Jackson, where Jones learned the importance of pacing and sensitivity. Meanwhile, his musical career continued to unfold. From 1995 through 1998, he was a member of Arturo Sandoval’s band and is featured on Sandoval’s GRAMMY® Award-winning release Hot House (N2K). Subsequently, Jones recorded with Horace Silver on Jazz Has a Sense of Humor (Impulse!).

From 1998-2005, Jones was a member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet and is featured on Roy Hargrove’s CD releases on Verve: Moment To Moment, Hard Groove, Nothing Serious and RH Factor’s Distractions. Jones can be heard on a host of recordings including Kurt Elling’s GRAMMY® Awardnominated Night Moves (Concord) and Eric Reed’s Here (Max Jazz). Jones has worked with Sonny Rollins, Ernestine Anderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Wynton Marsalis, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, Houston Person, Billy Childs, Eric Reed, Ryan Kisor, Eric Alexander, Bill Charlap, Michael Brecker, Herbie Hancock and Hank Jones. In 2000, Jones’ released his debut CD, Vol 1. . .Straight Swingin’ on his own label, WJ3 Records. He continues to reveal his proficiency as a composer as well as a producer on Vol II. . .Don’t Knock The Swing (2002); Volume III (2007); WE 2 (2008), a trombone and piano recording featuring Wycliffe Gordon and Eric Reed; and Jones’ latest release The Next Phase (2010). n

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Renovation and Endowment Campaign 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. 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.

Rafael Payare photo by Todd Rosenberg

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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 June 18, 2024.

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Leonard Abrahms*

Carol Rolf and Steven Adler

Alfred F. Antonicelli*

Pat Baker and Laurence Norquist*

William Beamish

Stephen and Michele* Beck-von-Peccoz

Alan Benaroya

Rosanne B. and W. Gregory Berton

Lt. Margaret L Boyce USN*

Dennis and Lisa Bradley

Gordon Brodfuehrer

Sophie and 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

Peggy Ann Dillon

Alice Dyer*

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 Fischlowitz*

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*

Madeline and Milton Goldberg*

Helene Grant*

Dorothy and Waldo* Greiner

David and Claire Guggenheim

Pamela Hamilton Lester

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

Joan Lewan*

Sylvia and Jamie* Liwerant

Beatrice P. and Charles W. Lynds*

Gladys Madoff

Pamela Mallory

Richard Manion

James Marshall, Ph.D.

Patricia and Peter Matthews

Elizabeth R. Mayer*

Vance M. McBurney*

Antoinette Chaix McCabe*

Una Davis and Jack McGrory

Imozelle and Jim McVeigh

The Miller Fund

Sandra Miner

Judith A. Moore

Ermen and Fred Moradi*

Mona and Sam Morebello

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*

Sarah Marsh-Rebelo and John Rebelo

Debra Thomas Richter and Mark Richter

Penny and Louis Rosso

Colette Carson Royston and Ivor Royston

Dr. Arno Safier*

Joan and Jack Salb*

Craig Schloss

Todd Schultz

Ken Schwartz

Melynnique and Edward Seabrook

Kris and Chris Seeger

Pat Shank

Kathleen and Lewis* Shuster

Karen and Kit Sickels

Drs. Bella and Alexander* Silverman

Stephen M. Silverman

Judith Harris* and Dr. Robert Singer

Richard Sipan*

Gayle* and Donald Slate

Sheila A. Sloan*

Lynn 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

Sheryl Sutton

James L.* and June A. Swartz

Elizabeth and Joseph* Taft

Katherine “Kaylan” Thornhill

Joyce and Joseph Timmons

Victor van Lint

Harriet and Maneck Wadia

Pauline and Ralph Wagner*

Waldron Family Trust

Betty and Phillip Ward PIF Fund*

Leslie and Joe Waters

Sue and Bill* Weber

Mike and 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

Dr. and Mrs. Philip Ziring

*DECEASED

If you are interested in more information about joining The Legacy Society, please contact Vice President of Institutional Advancement Sheri Broedlow at (619) 615-3910 or sbroedlow@sandiegosymphony.org.

SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY ADMINISTRATION

EXECUTIVE

Martha A. Gilmer

Chief Executive Officer

Katy McDonald

Chief of Staff

Elizabeth Larsen

Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board of Directors

Ellen Damore

Executive Coordinator

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 Coordinator

Seasonal Artistic Assistants:

Kristen Garabedian, Michael Hull, Melyssa Mason, Sade Rains, Evelyn Zuniga

Jeffrey Jordan

Director of External Events

Angela Chilcott

Managing Director, Orchestra and Stage Operations

Ed Estrada

Director of Production

Pete Seaney

Director of Stage Operations

Jason Rothberg

Production & Technical Designer

Joel Watts

Audio Director

Beth Hall

Production Stage Manager

Niko Lambros Smith

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

John Velasco

Communications Manager

Ashley Smith

Graphic & Production Designer

Maria Kusior

Digital Media Specialist

Noëlle Borrelli-Boudreau

Marketing Coordinator

Sabina Spilkin

Digital Systems Analyst

Theater Direct

Outbound Sales and Fundraising

TICKETING AND PATRON SERVICES

Casey Patterson

Director of Ticketing Services, Partnerships and Premium Seating

Kym Pappas

Manager of Ticketing and Subscriptions

Anastasia Franco

Assistant Ticketing Manager

Cheri LaZarus

Ticket Service AssociateLead Subscriptions

Ticket Services Associates:

Clelia Cabezas, Levan Korganashvili, Eden Llodrá, Nayeli Valencia

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Maureen Campbell Melville Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Madigan

Controller

Oscar Gonzalez

Assistant Controller

Whitney Hall

Staff Accountant

Kimberly Vargas

Director of Human Resources

Susan Cochran Payroll and Benefits Manager

Amanda Shepherd

Human Resources Generalist

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Sheri Broedlow

Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Rick Baker

Director of Advancement, Institutional Giving

Jennifer Nicolai

Director of Advancement, Campaign and Major Gifts

Brenda Jones

Advancement Manager, Planned Giving

Bob Morris

Major Gifts Officer

Theresa Jones

Major Gifts Officer, Corporate Relations

Maya Steinberg

Institutional Advancement Gift Officer

Citli Mejia

Advancement Operations Manager and Assistant

Ida Sandico-Whitaker 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

LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Laura Reynolds

Vice President of Impact and Innovation

Stephen Salts

Director of Learning and Leadership

Lauren Rausch

Social Impact & Leadership Programs Manager

OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES

Travis Wininger

Vice President of Venue Operations

Rob Arnold

Managing Director of The Rady Shell

Paige Satter

Director of Operations Administration

Diane Littlejohn Venue Operations Manager

Devin Burns Event Operations Manager

Robert Saucedo

Senior Technician

Lead Facilities Technicians:

Peter Perez, David Russell

Lorenzo Peay

Facilities Technician

Sean Kennedy

Director of Information Technology

Jovan Robles IT Operations Manager

German Luna IT Coordinator

Roberto Castro

Director of Guest Experience

Danielle Litrenta

Manager, Guest Experience

Front of House Managers:

Beverly Feinberg, Christine Harmon, K Roesler, Karen Tomlinson

Front of House Staff:

Judy Bentovim, Sue Carberry, Julio Cedillo, Kerry Freshman, Sharon Karniss, Laurel Nielsen, Linda Thornhill, Marilyn Weiss

Drew Gomes

Director, Event Operations and Security

Event Operations Leads:

Mateo Alvarez, Luke Ban, Jackson Butler

Facilities Event Staff:

Joshua Albertson, Kayla Aponte, Tyler Bao Buu, Sydney Berman, Jason Boucher, Lily Castillo, Jafet Chavez, Kinsey Claudino, Brandon Croft, Jessica Dau, Gabriel Carlo De Guzman, Ryan Fargo, Brook Hill, Jocelyn Jenkins, Ben Kelly, Matthew Kim, Garrett Lockwood, Edward Manzo, Harry McCue, Shannon McElhaney, Ricardo Mendoza, Casey Meyer, Slaine Miller, Abraham Montoya, Cyrille Morales, Sam Morgenson, Valerie Navarrete, Taryn O’Halloran, Brennan Owen, Gabriela Perez, Chance Pettit, Zoe Pollack, Riane Rosanes, James Renk, Dylan Renk, Apollo Rosas, Mario Ruiz, Tom Rufino, Gabriel Sheaffer, Brandon Scott, Mia Sevilla, Aden Starr, Owen Stiefvater, Nicholas Stroh, Elias Valdvia, Paige Vigiletti, Chris Wilson, Connor Wilson, Yadira Zuniga

STAGE PERSONNEL

Adam Day

Head Carpenter

Evan Page

Electrical Department Head

Shafeeq Sabir

Property Department Head

RJ Givens

Audio Department Head

Jonnel Domilos

Piano Technician

There’s no better place to celebrate the return of summer than Del Mar. Experience the beauty and excitement of world-class Thoroughbred racing, along with fantastic bars and restaurants and entertaining events. It’s no wonder Del Mar has been chosen to host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in 2024 and 2025. But summer comes first, so make your plans today.

Essential August Eats

From a New French Supper Club to a New-Again Steakhouse to Oceanfront Omakase / by

SARAH DAOUST /

San Diego’s most

anticipated restaurant opening of the year is at last here. The latest and final (or so they insist) venture by the Puffer Malarkey Collective (restaurateur Christopher Puffer and celebrity chef Brian Malarkey)—along with executive chef and James Beard finalist Tara Monsod (Animae)—Le Coq is a modern French steakhouse, laced with Californian and Asian influences and a retro ‘70s supper club vibe. Dine on French classics like roast chicken with chicken jus and lemon, seared duck breast, steak frites, dry-aged ribeye steak and Parisian gnocchi; plus decadent treats such as strawberry mille-feuille by talented pastry chef

Dry-aged ribeye and strawberry mille-feuille at Le Coq in La Jolla

“Impeccable comedic timing...a night of non‑stop laughter.”

– VARIETY

“A timeless classic in American theatre.”

–

THE GUARDIAN

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER is full of mistaken identities, rapid-fire dialogue, and unexpected twists. Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky and miscommunication. Don’t miss this deliciously hilarious night of theatre.

JULY 17–AUGUST 18

BY MARK CAMOLETTI

ADAPTED BY ROBIN HAWDON

DIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS

tuesday night comics

Hosted by Mark christopher lawrence

2024: Sep 17 & nov 19 @ 7:30 pm

2025: jan 14, mar 11, may 13 & jul 22 @ 7:30 pm

The Tony Award-winning A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE delves into the complexities of family, love, and justice. A timeless drama with compelling characters and intense relationships, audiences will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

SEPTEMBER

11–OCTOBER 6

BY ARTHUR MILLER

DIRECTED BY DAVID ELLENSTEIN

Tuesday Night Comics is arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego. MCL taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them. The show is comprised of talent from all over the country with late-night television credits as well as credits from Comedy Central, HBO, SHOWTIME, etc. (Rated R.)

Laura Warren for dessert. (The bread service is a carb lover’s dream: Warren’s traditional French baguette with à la carte accompaniments such as a selection of butters enhanced with caviar, seaweed and even chicken skin.) Libations include a thoughtful assemblage of French and California wines and bubbly; along with inventive cocktails like the direct “Filthy” with Four Pillars olive gin, brine, nori liqueur and optional caviar olives; and the refreshing “Calvados 75” with pear liqueur, vanilla, citrus and bubbles. Housed in a 1930s building, the 7,500-squarefoot space (formerly Herringbone) was reimagined by Puffer and Megan Power of Workind Studio. Guests are greeted by a stunning, 36-seat, stonetop bar near the entrance, welcoming walk-ins and a more casual experience for drinks and dining. Just beyond, a sprawling, airy oasis channels a bustling, sexy Paris supper club: steel-trussed industrial ceilings; exposed brick walls; oxblood velvet booths; rich, (almost casino-like) magentaand-chartreuse carpeting; plenty of live greenery for warmth and lushness; and a glass-enclosed case of

Plates at BASTA! by "Sam the Cooking Guy" in Little Italy

fake les coqs (roosters) inviting you to the restrooms in back. Oh, and ask about the three-tiered “house accounts” offering exclusive restaurant perks. 7837 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, 858.427.1500, lecoq.com

In the heart of Little Italy, “Sam the Cooking

Guy” (Sam Zien) and Grain & Grit Collective bring us a new culinary concept: BASTA!, now open in the Piazza della Famiglia. Led by chef Gavin Mills, the casual eatery offers classic Italian dishes with fun, quirky twists. Think:

bone-marrow garlic bread; crispy cacio e’ pepe gnocchi; hamachi crudo with Meyer lemon, Calabrian chili and Castelvetrano olives; steak tartare with toasted sourdough; ricotta tortellini with Parmesan, lemon, asparagus, creme fraiche and herb

oil; “Italian Chicken ‘n’ Waffles” with roasted chicken, lemon, capers, Castelvetrano olives and a polenta waffle; and Santa Barbara uni served over house-made cavatelli, with cream, lemon and bonito flakes; plus themed cocktails like the Tuscan Sunset Negroni and the rum-based Amalfi Glow.

555 W. Date St., Little Italy, 619.269.0335, bastasd.com

Enjoy coastal Baja cuisine in the Gaslamp Quarter by award-winning chef Kevin Templeton at the new Hasta Mañana Cantina. The contemporary space features vibrantly colored murals, balanced by a dimly lit tequila bar in the back, Monkey Bar. On the menu, a vast selection of agave spirits, margaritas, ceviches, tacos, tamales, mole wings, burritos, and specialty dishes made with in-housed braised meats and line-caught sustainable seafood. Try the Surf & Turf plate with grilled carne asada and Mexican white shrimp; and wash it down with the Going Back to Mezicali cocktail. Save room for the house-made churros and Gelato Mexicano. 310 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, 858.321.5515, hastamananacantina.com

In Hillcrest, brunch is the most important meal of the day, every day.

The Music of Sergei V. Rachmaninoff Book by Hershey Felder Directed by Trevor Hay

Hershey Felder’s newest musical play will feature him in the role of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff alongside British-Italian actor Jonathan Silvestri in the role of Tsar Nicholas II. Having safely left Russia during the 1917 revolution, Rachmaninoff eventually made his home in Beverly Hills, but always longed for the Tsarist Russia that he knew and loved as a young man. Featuring Rachmaninoff’s most beloved compositions, this promises to be another mystical musical journey in the Hershey Felder style that patrons have come to know and love.

Don’t Miss The World Premiere Production!

AUGUST 27-31

Since opening in early June as XOXO Retro Diner, this new outpost has shifted to a brunchonly focus and an updated name to match: XOXO by Breakfast & Bubbles (open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Order from a fun menu of savory plates like caviar Benedict, pink deviled eggs, and the crispy chicken waffle sandwich; and sweet dishes such as Oreostuffed French toast, multi-layered hazelnutchocolate-crepes cake, and the “Tower of Sweetness,” perfect for groups; along with breakfast cocktails, mimosas and milkshakes to wash it all down. (There’s even a new secret menu offering exclusive liba-

tions, bao buns and “Golden Steak with Eggs.”) 3831 Park Blvd., Hillcrest, 619.269.6281, xoxosandiego.com

In continued collaboration with renowned chef Richard Blais, Park Hyatt Aviara’s celebrated steakhouse, Ember & Rye, has reopened—this time with a refreshed menu and James Beard semifinalist Jonathan Bautista as newly appointed executive chef. Nestled at the Arnold Palmer-designed Aviara Golf Club overlooking the 18th green and surrounding Batiquitos Lagoon, the restaurant offers premium-quality steaks and seafood dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Feast on A5 Japanese wagyu, 28-day

dry-aged, “King Charles Cut” ribeye, cedar-plank Ora King salmon, craband-lobster bucatini with English peas, and much more; plus specialty cocktails such as the rumbased Lagoon Treasure. 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, 760.603.6908, parkhyattaviara.com

Sandpiper Wood-Fired Grill & Oysters—La Jolla Shores’ casual-cool oyster bar and restaurant (celebrating its second

anniversary in business)— has debuted a refreshed summer menu by executive chef Marty Fay. New additions include the smoked albacore dip accompanied by “everything bagel” crackers, pickles and a soft boiled egg; swordfish schnitzel with German potato salad and marinated cucumbers; cod croquettes with bechamel and lemon aioli; and a panzanella salad with

Offerings at Sandpiper; sushi at Cannonball

THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

Award-Winning Musicians in Your Own Backyard

Renowned classical artists such as Thomas Adès, Augustin Hadelich, Joyce Yang, and Anthony McGill will join visual artists The Paper Cinema, dancer Caleb Teicher, and others for unique concert experiences you won’t want to miss during this year’s SummerFest.

DINING

A gourmet picnic basket at Little Frenchie; brunch libations at

tomatoes, burrata, peaches and sourdough. (We also love menu mainstays such as the fried oysters with pickled jalapeño; and the softshell-crab bucatini with Parmesan, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.) 2259 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, 858.228.5655, sandpipersd.com

Plunked oceanside at Belmont Park, rooftop Japanese-fusion restaurant Cannonball has debuted a new summer menu—featuring 30plus sushi rolls and new appetizers, entrees and cocktails. Choose from an expanded nigiri and sashimi selection; new starters such as the baked blue crab dip and Korean beef bao buns; mains including whole fried snapper and steak tataki; new maki and hoso-maki

XOXO.

rolls; and Japaneseinspired libations like the Coral Dragon and Smoke & Mirrors. Or go offmenu with the Omakase Experience. 3105 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach, 858.228.9304, belmontpark.com (and click on “Dine”)

Known for its authentic French fare and charm, Coronado’s Parisian-style bistro and wine bar, Little Frenchie, now offers curated picnic baskets to-go. “Vin et Fromage” includes four cheeses, charcuterie, pâté, pecans and dried fruits ($130); “Le Brunch” comprises your choice of two entrees, such as quiche and Nicoise salad ($150); and the “Le Sunset” is perfect to enjoy before dinner ($170). Each basket comes with a bottle of wine, a baguette with jam and butter, chocolate truffles and madeleines. Order 48 hours in advance and pick up daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1166 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.675.0041, littlefrenchiesd.com

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end to the use of DDT; restoring the ecosystem of Guadalupe Island; and protecting local canyons in the City of San Diego.

One example of conservation success stories involving The Nat, Gradwohl mentions, is

the reintroduction of redlegged frogs to Southern California. “The organization has always been binational, because humans are the only animals that recognize political boundaries,” she says. “Plant and animal species go back and forth across the border.

California red-legged frogs were being caught for food; and along with their habitat destruction, it made them locally extinct in our region. We were part of a joint effort to dig ponds and beef up the breeding population in Mexico; and then received permission from the Mexican government and local and state authorities to transplant eggs from Mexico to two sites in Southern California to reestablish that species here.”

Longtime Nat fans may be surprised to learn that the San Diego Society of Natural

History’s first home wasn’t in Balboa Park, which had not yet been developed when the Society was formed. In fact, the Society first held exhibits in the Hotel Cecil

Clockwise from above: overlooking The Nat; Baja plants in Unshelved; Coast to Cactus exhibit; Ocean Oasis at The Nat’s Giant Screen Theater.

on Sixth Avenue, in 1912. Then in 1917, the Society purchased the Nevada Building (on the current site of the San Diego Zoo), which had been left vacant after the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. In 1920, the Society moved to what’s now called the House of Hospitality. In 1922, the Museum moved again, into the spacious Canadian Building, which was later rebuilt as the Casa de Balboa.

It wasn’t until local philanthropist and longtime supporter Ellen Browning Scripps made a generous gift to build a new and

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permanent home for the Society that the Museum was constructed on Balboa Park’s East Prado in 1933. During WWII, the U.S. Navy took over several Balboa Park buildings, and the Museum was converted into a hospital and infectious diseases ward for the duration of the war. Finally, in 2001, the facility’s size more than doubled when the Museum opened a 90,000-squarefoot addition.

“Our founders would be surprised and delighted to see how much we have grown and changed,” Gradwohl says. “For example, we’re using AI for help identifying species, DNA testing and other technologies. But it’s all carrying through a lot of their original dreams for the organization.”

Gradwohl points out that the Society and Museum have been collecting specimens for 150 years. “We hold the ecological record of this region. Many sites have been developed or are no

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longer what they were, and we have the record of what San Diego used to be,” she says. “We have 8 million specimens we take very good care of. Not long ago, the Salk Institute came to us for samples of yerba santa, a local plant with medicinal properties, that they wanted to study for therapy for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Although our specimens were about 140 years old, they still contained enough active compounds for research purposes. This record of the past is going to be valuable into the future for many reasons we don’t even know yet.”

The Museum is offering many ways to join the 150th anniversary celebration. All year long, visitors will receive free Museum admission on one date of their choice during their own birthday month.

A new exhibition that opened Memorial Day

A 1925 photo from Action from the Archives: The Nat at 150; Ellen Browning Scripps

weekend showcases important moments in the organization’s and San Diego’s history. And the Museum has installed a new, native plant garden with a walking trail surrounding the building. The 22,000-square-foot

outdoor exhibit introduces visitors to the native plants that support the diversity of life in the San Diego region. The Nature Trail is made up of pocket gardens and interpretive paths with themes such as drought-tolerant plants

and container gardening. Gradwohl says the 150th anniversary is also an occasion to continue to evolve The Nat’s mission. “We are adopting a new strategy that asks us to take a stronger role in conversation in the region. We spent the first 150 years documenting the slow decline of nature in San Diego, and it’s time for us to step up and be a part of the solution. We will engage with the public a lot more about the incredible treasure we have here. It’s such a privilege to live in San Diego and we all love the outdoors; and, with a little bit

more care, we can protect and preserve it.”

Later in the year, a brand-new, 40-minute movie, Wild San Diego, specially commissioned by The Nat, will showcase

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Clockwise: Nat at Night on the rooftop; wildlife in Unshelved; “Cool Stuff From Storage” in Unshelved

a year in the life of San Diego’s flora and fauna.

Summer means extended hours at The Nat, which will be open until 7 p.m. on weeknights. It also means the return of the popular Nat at Night, with the Museum open until 10 p.m. on Fridays with a rooftop bar that serves beer, wine, nonalcoholic and kids’ beverages, and food from Wolf in the Woods. If nature trivia is your specialty, try your luck at a trivia game hosted in the Atrium every Friday night. Admission is half price after 5 p.m. all summer long.

Fall will bring a ticketed anniversary gala; as well as a public block party with activities inside and outside the Museum; and the introduction of a new Paleontology Center.

For more info on The Nat and its 150 anniversary, visit sdnhm.org

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Performances Magazine unveils a digital program platform for shows and concerts

DROP DOWN MENU

Table of app contents.

REGISTER

Stay arts-engaged, access past programs.

THE ESSENTIALS

Acts, scenes, synopses, repertory and notes.

CONTRIBUTORS

Donors and sponsors who make it all possible—you!

NO RUSTLING PAGES, no killing trees . . . The new Performances program platform, accessed on any digital device, is among the more enduring innovations to have come out of the pandemic. The platform provides the programs for 20 Southern California performing-arts organizations, from the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Ahmanson Theatre to San Diego Opera, where the app made its debut.

The touchless platform provides cast and player bios, donor and season updates and numerous other

arts-centric features. Audiences receive a link and a code word that instantly activate the app; QR codes are posted, too.

Screens go dark when curtains go up and return when house lights come back on. Updates—such as repertory changes, understudy substitutions and significant new donations—can be made right up to showtime, no inserts necessary. Other features include video and audio streams, translations and expanded biographies.

For those who consider printed

SEARCH

Find whatever it is you want to know—easily.

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Link to your performing-arts companies and venues.

THE PLAYERS

Bios and background for cast, crew and creators.

WHAT’S ON

What’s coming at a glance and ticket information.

programs to be keepsakes, a limited number, as well as commemorative issues for special events, continue to be produced. Collectibles!

Meanwhile, there is less deforestation, consumption of petroleum inks and programs headed for landfills. For the ecologically minded, the platform gets a standing ovation.

When theaters and concert halls reopened after their long intermission, the digital Performances was but one more reason for audience excitement. Activate your link and enjoy the shows. —CALEB WACHS