San Diego Symphony
Introduction
With a rich history dating back to 1910, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra stands as California's oldest orchestra and one of the finest in the United States, performing over 120 concerts annually. Since the 2019-20 season, Rafael Payare has been the Orchestra's Music Director.
The home of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra is the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center in downtown San Diego. Each year, the Orchestra presents an outdoor series of concerts featuring classical favorites and popular programs at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, a vibrant, beautiful outdoor setting on San Diego's picturesque bayfront.
In 2013, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra made its acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut conducted by Jahja Ling and featuring piano soloist Lang Lang. Immediately following, the Orchestra departed for an 11-day China Friendship Tour with concerts in Beijing, Shanghai and San Diego's sister city, Yantai. The Orchestra made a return engagement to Carnegie Hall in 2023. In 2027, the orchestra will embark on its first tour of Europe under the baton of Music Director Rafael Payare, bringing its exceptional sound to new international audiences.
