COVID-19 Update

The 2021-22 season marks the return of the Santa Monica Symphony to live concerts and marks the Symphony’s 77th year of bringing live classical music free of charge to the residents of Santa Monica and the entire Southern California community.

The Santa Monica Symphony will follow all Los Angeles County COVID-19 protocols and guidelines at concerts to ensure the health and safety of our audience, musicians and staff. All concert attendees will be required to wear masks and provide proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result. Learn more

Due to the tragic loss of Maestro Guido Lamell, a series of guest conductors will grace the podium for the 2021-2022 season.

In Memory of Guido Lamell

The entire Santa Monica Symphony community mourns the loss of Maestro Guido Lamell who passed away July 13, 2021 following a heart attack. His warmth, enthusiasm and passion for music will be remembered by all.

Guido divided his affections between the Los Angeles Philharmonic where he was a violinist for over 40 years and the Santa Monica Symphony which he conducted for 9 years.

As Music Director and Conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony he introduced audiences to cutting edge music such as Benjamin Boone’s “Waterless Music” and regularly dazzled audiences with works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and other masters of the classical repertoire.

He touched many lives as a musician, conductor, teacher, and advocate for the arts and will be sorely missed.