Orchestra Nova San Diego, under the leadership of Maestro Jung-Ho Pak, kicked off its 2009-2010 season on Friday, September 11 with a performance highlighting The Many Faces of Mozart that brought the nearly sold-out audience to its feet with an enthusiastic standing ovation after the last note. And Orchestra Nova is just getting started…

The newly re-named Orchestra Nova San Diego (formerly San Diego Chamber Orchestra) continues to celebrate The Many Faces of Mozart with a special performance on September 19 at its newest “home,” the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall in Sorrento Valley. Get your tickets now.

Maestro Jung-Ho Pak will explore The Many Faces of Mozart as the orchestra performs three Mozart selections in three genres popular during the Classical period: Three German Dances , Violin Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 40. The principal guest artist, internationally renowned violinist Lindsay Deutsch, will join the orchestra for the violin concerto. Ms. Deutsch is exemplary of what the orchestra is all about – performing with her heart and soul in a way that connects with and inspires concert guests.

Lindsay Deutsch returns as Orchestra Nova’s principal guest artist after a series of “standing ovation” performances with the orchestra, formerly the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, two seasons ago. Featured by the internationally known Strad Magazine as their pick of “Up-and-Coming Musicians” in April 2007, her calendar is filled with festivals and guest appearances, but Lindsay still finds the time to cultivate music appreciation in young people. 

Lindsay has a special affinity for Orchestra Nova and its leader, artistic director and conductor Jung-Ho Pak. She says, “I first met Jung-Ho at a summer music festival when I was 10 years old. That experience with him really lit a musical fire within me and made me realize that music was what I wanted to spend my life doing. Working with Jung-Ho again all these years later is really a special experience for me because I still feed off of the innovative, fiery energy he creates onstage.” 

Pak says, “Lindsay is one of the most dynamic, athletic and passionate violin soloists in the country today. As an indication of how highly we prize our association with her, we have named her our principal guest artist. The audience is in for a real treat for this season opener of what promises to be a fantastic season.” 

In addition to the challenging concerto, the orchestra will explore the other facets of Mozart – as the court musician (Three German Dances, complete with a quartet of Classical court dancers) and the symphonist (the incomparable Symphony No. 40).

Discover the new face of Orchestra Nova San Diego with the last performance of The Many Faces of Mozart on Saturday, September 19 at the orchestra’s newest “home,” the state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall in Sorrento Valley. 

Since education is so key to its mission, the orchestra is honoring all educators and their support staffs by offering them $10 tickets in a “back-to-school” and “thank you” promotion for this season opener. The educators will also be honored during the concert. To purchase tickets, educators and support staff – call 858.-350.0290 and tell them the name of your school. 

For tickets, call 858.350.0290 or visit SDCO.org.

Insider Tip: The state-of-the-art Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall in Sorrento Valley has fantastic acoustics, high-tech video and audio capabilities and luxuriously comfortable seats for a wonderful entertainment experience. A parking garage next to the hall makes parking a breeze.

Discover more upcoming 09 –10 Orchestra Nova San Diego shows, including Flying Solo in October, Haydn Seek in November and All in the Family: Meet the Bachs in December.