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La Jolla Music Society
As one of Southern California’s leading presenters of premier performing arts, La Jolla Music Society contributes to San Diego’s cultural vitality year-round through a rich variety of presentations, including classical, jazz, global roots, contemporary music, and dance. In addition to robust educational programs and community outreach, La Jolla Music Society produces SummerFest, a four-week music festival featuring over 80 world-class artists and ensembles performing eclectic concerts and programs.
*Programming and artists subject to change, please refer to the participating organization’s calendar listing for the most up-to-date program.
Events
California Festival
As part of the California Festival, La Jolla Music Society presents Silkroad Ensemble—under the leadership of MacArthur fellow and 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winner Rhiannon Giddens—as they embark on American Railroad, an initiative that illuminates the impact of African American, Chinese, Irish, and Native American communities on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad and America’s westward expansion.
Piece(s)/Composer(s)
AMERICAN RAILROAD, 2022
Silkroad with Rhiannon GIDDENS
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