San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony is a world-class orchestra renowned for its dynamic programming, stylistic versatility, and commitment to community-building, both at home in the Bay Area and throughout the world via live performance and groundbreaking multimedia programs.
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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 11, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony’s Beethoven Project reached a radiant high point over the weekend, as Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas returned to the composer’s Missa Solemnis.
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May 4, 2013
There was a lot of excitement at the San Francisco Symphony Saturday night. But even by this orchestra’s high standards, this was a thrilling, surprising — and even alarming — night.
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May 2, 2013
Michael Tilson Thomas began a two-week “Beethoven Project” with his S.F. Symphony, appropriately enough, with a concert of early Beethoven.
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May 2, 2013
The young bicoastal and tremendously busy tenor Michael Fabiano has much to say about getting into the character of a song, and the crying need for arts in the schools.
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April 21, 2013
That consummate pianist András Schiff enraptures a capacity crowd with his mastery of his instrument, playing Bach’s “English” Suites.
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April 17, 2013
Herbert Blomstedt draws mixed results and leaking energy from the S.F. Symphony, conducting Beethoven and Nielsen.
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April 13, 2013
Two weeks after word about a tentative collective bargaining agreement between San Francisco Symphony and Musicians Union, Local 6, AFM, the two sides announced ratification of a 26-month contract.
More "Symphony Labor Contract Ratified" »Artist Spotlight
April 12, 2013
Before making his S.F. Symphony debut, Augustin Hadelich talks about his musical upbringing in Italy with German parents, how he prepares for performance, and where he finds his extraordinary instruments.
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April 8, 2013
When is an agreement not an agreement? The short answer: if it's not ratified. The long story, of course, is more complicated.
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April 7, 2013
A varied program and additional school audiences highlight the SFS Chamber Music Series in Davies Symphony Hall.
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April 1, 2013
After a weekend of lengthy and intensive contract talks, on the 18th day of a strike, musicians and the administration of the San Francisco Symphony reached a tentative agreement.
More "S.F. Symphony-Union Agreement Awaits Ratification " »News Report
March 25, 2013
As the San Francisco Symphony strike goes into its third week, there are few signs that it is close to a resolution.
More "Week Off for the SFS Musicians, No Break in the Strike" »News Report
March 20, 2013
A report on the state of the SFS musician's strike, one week later, at an impasse.
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March 18, 2013
Extreme brinkmanship failed, and long after several apparent "final" deadlines, efforts to end the strike by musicians of the San Francisco Symphony failed, and the long-planned East Coast tour is now canceled.
More "Symphony Talks Fail, Tour Canceled" »News Report
March 15, 2013
After a 12-hour negotiating session that ended at 4 a.m. on Friday, the strike called by musicians of the San Francisco Symphony on Wednesday, continues.
More "Symphony Strike: Many Questions, Few Answers, Some Hope" »News Report
March 11, 2013
An in-depth report on the threat of a musicians' strike looming over the San Francisco Symphony.
More "SF Symphony Contract Talks Short Out" »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
March 8, 2013
The S.F. Symphony musicians give it their all in a compelling performance featuring pianist star Yuja Wang.
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March 4, 2013
A report on the highlights of the upcoming San Francisco Symphony season.
More "Peter Grimes Surfaces for S.F. Symphony's Britten Fête " »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 28, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony memorializes one of its great members, oboist William Bennett, with a moving concert of Bruckner and Mozart.
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March 1, 2013
After the passing of William Bennett (1956-2013), prinicpal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony, a remembrance.
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