Sound Of Two Cities

Rafael Payare, conductor Orchestre symphonique de Montréal San Diego Symphony Orchestra BARTÓK: Suite from "The Miraculous Mandarin," Op. 19 (SDSO only) RAVEL: Suite No. 2 from "Daphnis et Chloé" (OSM only) PROKOFIEV: "Scythian Suite," Op. 20 (SDSO + OSM) RESPIGHI: "Pines of Rome" (SDSO + OSM) Two world-class orchestras come together for an unforgettable musical event at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM) for a spectacular performance led by Rafael Payare, Music and Artistic Director of both orchestras. For one extraordinary evening, musicians from San Diego and Montréal will join forces on a single stage, creating an orchestra of breathtaking scale, power and possibility. It’s a musical meeting unlike anything San Diego has experienced – two cities, two celebrated orchestras and the shared artistic vision of one dynamic conductor, united through music. Experience the thrilling sound of these remarkable musicians together, surrounded by the downtown skyline and waterfront at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. A limited number of chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis – but creating your own experience on the lawn is part of the fun! Bring a blanket or low-back chair, find your perfect spot, and settle in for a moving evening of music. Please note: This is a free, non-ticketed event. RSVP helps us share event information with you but does not reserve a seat. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram Opening in the summer of 2021, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is an architectural wonder on the edge of San Diego Bay and the heart of downtown. Years in the making, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is the soaring culmination of a long-time civic desire to have a state of the art concert venue that elevates the experience of live music while also serving as a public center for all of San Diego. Like well-known national venues such as Wolf Trap, Tanglewood and Ravinia, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will provide a sparkling summer home for the Symphony. Venue Programming: Led by our new Music Director Rafael Payare, the Orchestra will bring to audiences both the most beloved works of classical music as well as the brilliant new composers of our time. As in years past, the best in popular music and guest artists will also be well-represented at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park Experience: For San Diego concertgoers The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will set a new standard in customer experience. Besides the visual splendor of the natural setting by the bay and the architectural drama that is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park itself patrons will find comfortable seating either in table settings up close, rows of seating in mid-range and lawn seating at the top of the berm.