Musician Spotlight: Greg Ochotorena

Greg Ochotorena, trombonist and music educator, is honored to join the San Diego Symphony as Acting Second Trombone. In 2017 Greg won a position with the Disneyland Band, where he regularly performs. Shortly after, in 2021, he began working with the Santa Monica Symphony playing second trombone...

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Donor Spotlight: Lisa and Ben Arnold

Music is not only a background, but the catalyst for many of life’s great moments. This is true for Lisa and Ben Arnold. “Ben sealed the deal,” Lisa explained, “by playing Wonderful Tonight on guitar and singing to me...

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Musician Spotlight: Xian Zhuo, cello

Born in Xiamen, China, Xian Zhuo began cello lessons with his father at age six and made his cello debut at the age of seven. Subsequently, he received professional education at the University of Southern California, Yale University, the Royal Northern College of Music and Shanghai Conservatory on ...

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San Diego Symphony interview with Tres minutos composer Nicolás Lell Benavides

The San Diego Symphony continued to share important stories of our region through its Currents Series, starting with Tres minutos on November 22 at 7:30 PM at Jacobs Music Center. This thought-provoking piece by composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and librettist Marella Martin Koch was inspired by a re...

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