Rafael Payare conducts San Diego Symphony

One of America’s finest orchestras, San Diego Symphony, makes its National Concert Hall debut led by the charismatic Rafael Payare , acclaimed for his profound musician-ship, technical brilliance and high-energy performances. Together they bring a showcase of orchestral colour and virtuosity to Irish audiences. Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari , premiered by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2024, draws on the composer’s Mexican heritage and spirituality in a piece that unfolds from mystery into radiant celebration. Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto follows, a work of gripping i