Name: Difficult Grace
Start: 2025-05-31T19:30:00
Location: Jacobs Music Center

This spring, the San Diego Symphony offers a series of events that captivate the senses with immersive experiences, orchestral tributes, and engaging stories. From Alisa Weilerstein's evocative cello performance in 'Fragments 3' to the lively rhythms of 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' this season promises a rich tapestry of musical artistry. Audiences can also explore narratives like Caroline Shaw's 'The Mountain that Loved a Bird' and the introspective journey of Seth Parker Woods' 'Difficult Grace.' Join us at the Jacobs Music Center for an unforgettable exploration of sound and emotion.

San Diego Symphony: A Spring of Sounds and Stories

This May, the San Diego Symphony presents a series of captivating events that promise to engage audiences of all ages and musical preferences. From family-friendly introductions to orchestral instruments and Czech masterpieces, to the avant-garde expressions of Unsuk Chin and a multimedia exploration of identity with Seth Parker Woods, the Symphony's calendar is a testament to the diverse power of music and art. Each performance offers a unique narrative and experience, connecting the audience to the rich tapestry of cultural and artistic expression.

San Diego Symphony Shines: Celebrating Music and Art Across May 2025

Seth  Parker Woods

Roderick George

San Diego Symphony

Difficult Grace is a multimedia concert tour de force conceived by and featuring Seth Parker Woods in the triple role of cellist, narrator/guide and movement artist. Heightened by film, spoken text, dance and visual artwork, Difficult Grace is a semiautobiographical exploration of identity, past/present histories and personal growth that draws inspiration from the Great Migration, the historic newspaper The Chicago Defender, immigration and the poetry of Kemi Alabi and Dudley Randall.

Difficult Grace

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