Donor Spotlight: Julie and Steve Tierney

“There are two things that make San Diego spectacular,” says Steve Tierney. “One is the Pacific Ocean, and the other is the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. ” Steve, pictured above with his wife Julie, was born in San Mateo, California and has lived all around the world from Dearborn, Michigan; to Lon...

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Musician Spotlight: Andrea Overturf, English Horn

Andrea Overturf has served as San Diego Symphony's English Horn since 2009. A Seattle native, Andrea earned her musical degrees from the Eastman School of music as well as The Juilliard School. In addition to performing with the San Diego Symphony, Andrea has also appeared as a guest soloist acros...

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The San Diego Union Tribune's 2023 Year in Review of Classical Music

The San Diego Symphony experienced one of the most exciting and historic years in recent history. From its triumphant return to the hallowed stage of Carnegie Hall for the first time in 10 years, to its headlining and instrumental role in the first ever California Festival, the organization had a d...

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Musician Spotlight: Sarah Skuster, Principal Oboe

Before any classical music performance at the San Diego Symphony, you can hear Principal Oboe Sarah Skuster playing the instantly recognizable tuning note for the orchestra. But at home, you can find her snuggling and petting her kitties. Sarah, a Southern California native is in her 13th season w...

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