During my time off from playing at the symphony, I have been hanging out at home in Point Loma cuddling my two crazy cats, reading tons of books and drinking entirely too much coffee. It took some time, but eventually
A New Gig in a New Era
Excerpts from an interview with new SDSO members Abraham Martín and Nathan WalhoutBy Sam Hager and Andy Watkins The process of getting a position with a symphony orchestra has got to be one of the weirder ones in the job
In Loving Memory of Nancy Fisch (June 25, 1943 – January 16, 2021) by Eileen Wingard
Nancy Fisch was born in Brooklyn, New York June 25, 1943. She and her older brother were raised by their single mother, Mary Fisch. Nancy studied piano as a child, but later switched to French horn. When she and her
Making of a Superhero: Quaranteam Adventure – Part 1 by Julia Pautz
One evening in March at the beginning of the Stay At Home order, I was sitting in my living room drinking rosé and organizing my son’s books. As a 5 year old with older cousins to offer hand-me-downs, generous grandparents, and
Please, Support The DAWNact
95% of live events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Over 12,000 arts institutions report they may never be able to reopen. Arts and Culture contribute over $877 billion to the economy annually, employs 5.1 million and provides 4.5% of
An Interview With Nuvi Mehta, Voice Of The San Diego Symphony
Tell us about your background – how did you become the “Voice of the San Diego Symphony”? For 10 years after college, I was a violinist with the San Diego Symphony. During that time I continued to study conducting, which