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The San Diego Symphony arrives in France for the first time with Rafael Payare and it's a resounding entrance.<div> From the enchanting spectacle of Stravinsky's The Firebird to the urban energy of the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, this dazzling program also features Kauyumari by Grammy Award-winning Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz. Leonidas Kavakos takes on Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 1, revealing its full dramatic tension.</div><div><br></div><div> Trained at Venezuela's Sistema, Payare has made his mark on the international scene with his passion and infectious energy. Fanfare sums it up: "The ferocity he unleashes with his musicians is visceral, it grabs you by the guts."</div><div><br></div><div> An exceptional event.</div>