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San Diego Symphony and La Jolla Music Society (co-presenter)
The San Diego Symphony, led by Music Director Rafael Payare, seeks to elevate human potential by providing a shared sense of pride and belonging to something bigger than any of us can achieve alone. The Symphony offers audiences the wonder of live music and transformative learning experiences that develop an understanding and passion for the arts, and serves and shapes the culture of the region as the musical heart of San Diego.
*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
In Alisa Weilerstein’s groundbreaking, multi-year performance series FRAGMENTS, new music by some of the most compelling composers of our time meets the timeless beauty of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello in an immersive, multisensory audience experience. Within each FRAGMENTS program 1-6, individual movements from a single Bach suite are thoughtfully integrated with selected new commissions to make a wholly original emotional arc.
CO-PRESENTED BY SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY AND LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Piece(s)/Composer(s)
FRAGMENTS 2
Alisa WEILERSTEIN
Program Notes
In FRAGMENTS 2, the second installment of this groundbreaking performance series for solo cello, new works are woven together with Bach’s second cello suite, responsive lighting and scenic architecture, inviting audiences into an immersive, multisensory experience.