SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY | Tchaikovsky Spectacular

San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Manuel López-Gómez, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano

GUTIÉRREZ: Alma Llanera
TCHAIKOVSKY: Capriccio italien, Op. 45
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 23
TCHAIKOVSKY: Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32
TCHAIKOVSKY: 1812 Overture, Op. 49

An audience favorite returns to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with an evening devoted to the passionate, melodic genius of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Conductor Manuel López-Gómez leads the San Diego Symphony in a thrilling program featuring the exuberant Capriccio italien, the sweeping Piano Concerto No. 1 with Grammy-nominated pianist Joyce Yang, the dramatic tone poem Francesca da Rimini, and the crowd-pleasing 1812 Overture. The night concludes with spectacular pyrotechnics illuminating the bay, amplifying the excitement of this unforgettable celebration of Tchaikovsky’s music. Bold melodies, virtuosic fireworks, and a dazzling waterfront setting make this a can’t-miss summer tradition.

Please Note: This concert features pyrotechnics.

August 30, 2026 @ 7:30pm — The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park