The San Francisco Symphony has canceled all performances through March 20, 2020. Among the affected performances are the March 8 concert with Michael Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble; the March 12-14 concert with Michael Tilson Thomas and Gautier Capuçon; and the March 15 concert with the Youth Orchestra Playing Britten. Sir James Galway’s Flute recital on March 17 has {…}
(Credit: Brandon Patoc) Esa Pekka-Salonen, Music Director Designate of the San Francisco Symphony, conducted a largely French program this past week with soprano Julia Bullock. At the core of the program were two vocal cycles including Britten’s Illuminations and Ravel’s setting of poems by Mallarmé. Bookending these pieces was Henry Purcell’s Funeral March reframed by Steven Stuckey, and the Ballet {…}
(Credit: Stefan Cohen) The San Francisco Symphony showcased Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner at Davies Symphony Hall under the baton of Australian conductor Simone Young. The opening performance was a remarkable achievement with Stuart Skelton, Emily Magee, and Ain Anger shining in the first Act of Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” Elegance Embodied Young replaced Sir Anthony Pappano who had prior commitments {…}
San Francisco Symphony has announced its 2019-20 season, which marks the 25th and final season of Michael Tilson Thomas’ distinguished tenure as Music Director. For the purposes of this article, we will focus primarily on vocal performances. The season will start off with a concert led by Michael Tilson Thomas featuring tenor Nicholas Phan and cellist Oliver Herbert, along with {…}
The San Francisco Symphony has announced its 2018-19 season with some of the greatest instrumentalists playing anticipated concerts. There will also be some operatic themed concerts and one vocal event. Here is a look at those few selections that will enthrall opera lovers. Nicholas Phan sings in Stravinsky’s “Perséphone” with Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the concert. The program will also {…}