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THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Saturday, December 19, 2015 · 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

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ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Zubin Mehta, music director Thursday, November 12, 2015 · 8 PM CIVIC THEATRE

BARDANASHVILI A Journey to the End of the MillenniumRAVEL La valse, poème chorégraphiqueBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”

MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kent Nagano, music director Daniil Trifonov, piano Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · 8 PM JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL

DEBUSSY Jeux PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring

NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC Alan Gilbert, music director Wednesday, May 4, 2016 · 8 PM JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL

BEETHOVEN Egmont, Op. 84 Symphony No. 7SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 Finlandia, Op. 26

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SPECIAL EVENTITZHAK PERLMAN, violin & EMANUEL AX, piano Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 8 PM TICKETS: A $105 | B $70 | C $50 | D $30 JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MOZART Violin Sonata No. 17 in C Major, K.296FAURÉ Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13STRAUSS Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18

In association with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s Upright & Grand Piano Festival

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GARRICK OHLSSON Thursday, January 14, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

BEETHOVEN      Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110 SCHUBERT Fantasy in C Major, “Der Wanderer”CHOPIN  Scherzo No. 4 in E Major                 Selection of Études from Op. 25 Nocturne in C Minor Ballade No. 1 in G Minor

In association with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s Upright & Grand Piano Festival

DANIIL TRIFONOV Sunday, February 28, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

J.S. BACH/BRAHMS Chaconne in D Minor for Left HandSCHUBERT Sonata in G Major, D.894BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by PaganiniRACHMANINOFF Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 28

PAUL LEWIS Friday, March 11, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

BRAHMS Four BalladesSCHUBERT Sonata in B Major, D.575BRAHMS Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 LISZT Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata

MURRAY PERAHIA Sunday, April 24, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

After almost thirty years, legendary pianist Murray Perahia returns to La Jolla in a solo piano recital.

FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES 4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $288|B $192|C $108

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THE MONTROSE TRIO Saturday, February 6, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

Former Tokyo String Quartet violinist Martin Beaver and cellist Clive Greensmith have joined forces with renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker to become the Montrose Trio. This program will showcase their impeccable playing and captivating performance style.

TURINA Piano Trio No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 76HAYDN Piano Trio in E Major, Hob.XV:28TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50

TANGO, SONG AND DANCE Friday, April 15, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

Acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich is joined by dazzling pianist Joyce Yang and dynamic guitarist Pablo Villegas for a multimedia recital featuring works by Previn, Rodrigo, Falla, Piazzolla, Ginastera, Ysaÿe and Villa-Lobos.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ANDRÉ PREVIN TangoRODRIGO Invocación y danzaFALLA Siete canciones populares españolasGINASTERA Danzas Argentinas

THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS Saturday, May 14, 2016 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

Emerson String Quartet violinist Philip Setzer joins David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, in this two-performance chronological presentation of the complete Beethoven piano trio cycle.

PART I · 3 PM BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1 Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2 Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3

DINNER BREAK · 5-7 PM PART II · 8 PM BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 “Ghost” Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2 Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”

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NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES Friday, October 30, 2015 · 8 PM CIVIC THEATRE

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Hallelujah JunctionChoreography Peter Martins Music John Adams

This Bitter Earth Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Max Richter Re-Orchestration of Dinah Washington’s This Bitter Earth 

In Creases Choreography Justin Peck Music Philip Glass

Pictures at an Exhibition Choreography Alexei RatmanskyMusic Modest Mussorgsky (arr. for Solo Piano)

Showcasing members from one of the world’s greatest dance companies, New York City Ballet MOVES is a rotating selection of principals, soloists and members of the corps de ballet. Under the leadership of venerable Ballet Master in Chief and former NYCB principal dancer Peter Martins, New York City Ballet MOVES performs works from the Company’s vast repertoire featuring live music played primarily by musicians from the NYCB Orchestra.

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BALLET FLAMENCO DE ANDALUCÍA 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Wednesday, March 16, 2016 · 8 PM SPRECKELS THEATRE

Images: 20 Years Under the direction of the multi-award winning Rafaela Carrasco, Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía is recognized as the most important representative of flamenco art in Spain. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the company, Images: 20 Years revisits five of the most celebrated choreographies of its repertoire. This program is a tribute to the former directors who inspired Carrasco during her career and is an interpretation of the rich history of the company.

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO Saturday, April 30, 2016 · 8 PM SPRECKELS THEATRE

Works by Alejandro Cerrudo, Nacho Duato, Jirí Kylián Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. As one of the only professional dance companies to perform year-round, Hubbard Street is continually touring nationwide and internationally. Now in its 37th year, the Company has appeared in some of the most celebrated dance venues around the globe.

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AN EVENING WITH CHRIS THILE, mandolin Saturday, November 7, 2015 · 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

Four-time Grammy® Award Winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer, and vocalist. With his broad outlook that encompasses classical, jazz, rock, and bluegrass, Thile transcends genres, creating a new American musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike.

His La Jolla Music Society debut performance includes solo violin works on the mandolin by J.S. Bach, drawn from his 2013 recording, Bach: Sonatas & Partitas Vol. 1, alongside his own compositions and popular music.

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JAZZ SERIES 3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $201|B $159|C $108 |D $69

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR Saturday, January 16, 2016 · 8 PM BALBOA THEATRE

The longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, under the musical direction of Gerald Clayton, presents a program that will embody the festival’s joyful, fun and rich performances.

Nicholas Payton, trumpet - Grammy® Award WinnerRavi Coltrane, saxophone - Grammy® NomineeJoe Sanders, bassJustin Brown, drums Gerald Clayton, music director & piano - Grammy® Nominee

SIX-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNERAARON NEVILLE Thursday, February 11, 2016 · 8 PM BALBOA THEATRE

Aaron Neville has lead a remarkable career as both a soloist and a member of the legendary Neville Brothers. This performance will feature his new album of New Orleans R&B/funk, along with some of his favorites from his five decade career.

THREE-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNERKEB' MO'BLUESAmericanaFriday, March 4, 2016 · 8 PMBALBOA THEATRE

Twenty years since the release of his debut album, visionary roots-music storyteller Keb' Mo' embarks on a new chapter of artistic and personal growth with the release of the Grammy®-nominated BLUESAmericana, his 12th full-length recording.

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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jeff Edmons, conductor Clara-Jumi Kang, violin Friday, December 11, 2015 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

FEATURING MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E Minor

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jeff Edmons, conductor Ning Feng, violin Friday, February 26, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

FEATURING VIEUXTEMPS Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor

SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES TICKETS: ADULT $20|CHILD $5

THE MOZART GROUP Saturday May 21, 2016 · 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM

Don’t let their prestigious musical education and expert musicianship fool you! Laugh out loud to the witty musical interpretations, unpredictable stage antics and comedic brilliance of this string quartet. Don’t miss this unique musical cabaret, where the music, not the words are the foundation of joy and laughter.

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CLARA-JUMI KANG, violin 2010 First Prize Winner at the Indianapolis Violin Competition Sunday, December 13, 2015 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI

DEBUSSY Violin Sonata in G MinorRAVEL Violin Sonata No. 2YSAŸE Poème Élégiaque FRANCK Violin Sonata in A Major

JI, piano 2012 Young Concert Artist WinnerSunday, January 24, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI

J.S. BACH/BUSONI Three Chorale Preludes MENDELSSOHN Variations Sérieuses, Op. 54 MESSIAEN Les Offrandes oubliées J.S. BACH Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

NING FENG, violin 2006 First Prize Winner at International Paganini Competition Sunday, February 21, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI

MOZART Violin Sonata in B-flat Major, K.378BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 3FALLA Suite of Spanish FolksongsKORNGOLD Much Ado About Nothing WAXMAN Carmen Fantasie

ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, cello 2014 First Prize Winner at the 63rd ARD International Music Competition Sunday, April 17, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI

BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99 MENDELSSOHN Song Without Words, Op.109 MENDELSSOHN Albumblatt DVORÁK Rondo RACHMANINOFF Vocalise STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne ROSTROPOVICH Humoresque

JOSEF ŠPACEK, violin 2009 First Prize Winner Michael Hill International Violin Competition Sunday, May 8, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI

J.S. BACH Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004SZYMANOWSKI Mythes, Op. 30YSAŸE Caprice d’après l’Etude en forme de valse de C. Saint-SaënsPROKOFIEV Violin Sonata in D Major, Op. 115SAINT-SAËNS Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75

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OCTOBER NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES Friday, October 30, 2015 · 8 PM DANCE SERIES Civic Theatre

NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH CHRIS THILE, mandolin Saturday, November 7, 2015 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Zubin Mehta, music director Thursday, November 12, 2015 · 8 PM CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES Civic Theatre

DECEMBER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jeff Edmons, conductor Clara-Jumi Kang, violin Friday, December 11, 2015 · 8 PM SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

CLARA-JUMI KANG, violin Sunday, December 13, 2015 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Saturday, December 19, 2015 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

JANUARY GARRICK OHLSSON Thursday, January 14, 2016 · 8 PM FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR featuring Nicholas Payton, Ravi Coltrane, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin Brown Saturday, January 16, 2016 · 8 PM JAZZ SERIES Balboa Theatre

ITZHAK PERLMAN & EMANUEL AX Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall

JI, piano Sunday, January 24, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI

FEBRUARY THE MONTROSE TRIO Martin Beaver, Clive Greensmith & Jon Kimura Parker Saturday, February 6, 2016 · 8 PM REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

AARON NEVILLE Thursday, February 11, 2016 · 8 PM JAZZ SERIES Balboa Theatre

NING FENG, violin Sunday, February 21, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jeff Edmons, conductor Ning Feng, violin Friday, February 26, 2016 · 8 PM SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

DANIIL TRIFONOV Sunday, February 28, 2016 · 8 PM FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

MARCH KEB' MO'Friday, March 4, 2016 · 8 PMJAZZ SERIES Balboa Theatre

PAUL LEWIS Friday, March 11, 2016 · 8 PM FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

BALLET FLAMENCO DE ANDALUCÍA Wednesday, March 16, 2016 · 8 PM DANCE SERIES Spreckels Theatre

MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kent Nagano, music director Daniil Trifonov, piano Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · 8 PM CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall

APRIL TANGO, SONG AND DANCE Augustin Hadelich, Joyce Yang & Pablo Villegas Friday, April 15, 2016 · 8 PM REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, cello Sunday, April 17, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI

MURRAY PERAHIA Sunday, April 24, 2016 · 8 PM FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO Saturday, April 30, 2016 · 8 PM DANCE SERIES Spreckels Theatre

MAY NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC Alan Gilbert, music director Wednesday, May 4, 2016 · 8 PM CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall

JOSEF ŠPACEK, violin Sunday, May 8, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI

THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS: PART I Philip Setzer, David Finckel & Wu Han Saturday May 14, 2016 · 3 PM REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS: PART II Philip Setzer, David Finckel & Wu Han Saturday May 14, 2016 · 8 PM REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

THE MOZART GROUP Saturday May 21, 2016 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT MCASD Sherwood Auditorium

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