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2023-24 Jacobs Music Center Season

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In February 2023, the San Diego Symphony announced the wide-ranging programs of its 2023-24 Jacobs Music Center season that will introduce audiences to the organization’s renovated and revitalized indoor home, Copley Symphony Hall at Jacobs Music Center, beginning November 4, 2023.

Performances of the works of more than 35 composers, spanning symphonic eras and repertoire and representing 250 years of music, will showcase the Orchestra’s versatility and virtuosity while bringing to life the enhanced acoustics and capabilities of the hall following a $125 million renovation and restoration. Highlights of the season will include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”; The Ring Without Words, a symphonic journey through Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle; excerpts from Prokofiev’s beloved Romeo and Juliet; World Premieres by composers Texu Kim, Carlos Simon, and Vladimir Tarnopolsky; and the West Coast Premieres of works by composers Mason Bates, Gabriela Ortiz and Billy Childs.

“We have much to celebrate here in San Diego,” said Music Director Rafael Payare, “and an abundance of exciting programs with which to welcome everyone back to Jacobs Music Center. Audiences will discover a new concert experience and hear the phenomenal musicians of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra as never before. At last, the Orchestra will have an indoor home to match its artistry and the enthusiasm of its public.”

“It is a once in a lifetime chance to reopen a historic building,” Martha Gilmer, CEO of the San Diego Symphony shared with GB Magazine. “The idea of renewal, renovation, and indeed resurrection are themes for the entire year, and therefore it is only fitting that our first few weeks of the season begin with works like Mahler’s 2nd Symphony. This work, also known as his ‘Resurrection’ symphony, exhibits extremes of emotion, brilliant orchestration, glorious solo voices and chorus, and one of the most exquisite and joyful endings of any work of music.” Gilmer added, “upon our return it will have been over 40 months since we have joined together in our beloved Jacobs Music Center, and we cannot wait to welcome our audience home, and to welcome new friends who are experiencing it for the very first time.”
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Danitza Villanueva
Danitza Villanueva
Danitza Villanueva was born in San Diego but spent her youth with her family in Tijuana and grew up on both sides of the border. She has transferred her unique insight of cross-border culture, trends and philanthropy to her business and community interests. Danitza is the first woman from her family to graduate from college. She has two degrees, one from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Fashion Marketing, and a second from San Diego Christian College in Communications. After starting GB Magazine with Esteban Villanueva in 2007, she has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for her support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. Currently she resides in East County in San Diego where she and her husband Esteban run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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