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Rafael Payare, conductor Karen Cargill, mezzo-soprano Mark Stone, baritone San Diego Symphony Orchestra R. STRAUSS: "Also sprach Zarathustra," Op. 30 BARTÓK: "Bluebeard’s Castle" Our season ends with two of the most spectacular and orchestrally overwhelming scores from the late romantic period: Richard Strauss’s epic tone-poem "Also sprach Zarathustra," inspired by Nietzsche’s account of the deep meditations of the half- mythical Persian hermit-philosopher Zoroaster; and Bartók’s dramatic fantasy "Bluebeard’s Castle," based on the ancient fairy-tale about a young woman who marries a mysterious aristocrat and discovers that he has terrible secrets kept behind locked doors. Both these magnificent works use extreme and glittering orchestral colors to represent the real colors of the world and the cosmos – dawn, sunlight, vast mountain views, sunset and the darkest night. And both are perfectly suited to our fabulous new acoustic in the Jacobs Music Center, and the beauty of the inside of our hall. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. This week's guest is Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore. Singapore is a small country at a crossroads. With close ties to both the U.S. and China, it's become a hub for finance, trade and technology. Singapore's president discusses the island's role in a shifting global order, as well as its AI future.

State Sen. Steve Padilla’s letter comes as Imperial Valley residents and advocates say they were blindsided by plans for the project.

The official, who oversaw the county’s animal shelters, complained of “shit dogs” and too few euthanasias in a voice recording. The county isn’t providing details about her employment status.

San Diego workers join tens of thousands of University of California custodians, food service workers and patient care technicians across the state who walked off the job over living costs.

Nicole McCabe, alto saxophone Josh Nelson, piano Luca Alemanno, bass Joe LaBarbera - drums A record-breaking album by the West Coast-cool Dave Brubeck Quartet, Time Out broke records and conventions alike, becoming the first jazz album to sell a million copies, and its single "Take Five" was the first jazz single to sell one million copies. An album with all-original pieces, exploring a variety of musical styles and time signatures, the album was inducted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame and was selected for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this program. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

Two Performances: March 28 at 10:30 a.m. March 28 at 11:30 a.m. Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra String Quintet Join us for the heartwarming tale of Ferdinand the Bull, told through music and the beautiful melodies of the string family. Violins, violas, cellos and basses will take center stage, bringing Ferdinand’s peaceful world to life in this charming, interactive experience. A gentle and joyful way to inspire budding music lovers. These 30-minute interactive concerts are sensory-friendly and designed with little ones in mind. Sing-alongs, rhymes, dances, and musical games will engage your child while introducing them to the instruments of the orchestra. San Diego Symphony on Facebook / Instagram

The San Diego Unified School District had a goal to create a quality school in every neighborhood. But after 15 years, that plan never materialized.

The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a return to all-out war after agreeing to a ceasefire last month.

It's still unclear who would fund a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran. Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called the whole approach "something entirely new."