The Sting with the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall concert last night was a mesmerizing journey through the iconic artist’s storied career, interspersed with personal anecdotes that added depth and intimacy to the performance. As Sting took the stage amidst the elegant backdrop of the symphony, he not only delivered breathtaking renditions of… Keep Reading
The third sold-out night of Jaap van Zweden conducting Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony could not have been more poetic as concertgoers had to brave the dark stormy night for a chance to witness one of the greats. Ludwig Van’s composition stands as a monumental masterpiece in the world of classical music. Composed between 1804 and 1808,… Keep Reading
The San Francisco Symphony announced two upcoming performances with Sting at Davies Symphony Hall on February 14 & 15, 2024. The 17-time Grammy Award winning artist will perform his most celebrated songs reimagined for orchestra, accompanied by the San Francisco Symphony with conductor Edwin Outwater. Selections will include fan favorites such as “Englishman in New… Keep Reading
The San Francisco Symphony today announces increased audience capacities for live concerts at Davies Symphony Hall. Additional tickets are now available for concerts on May 6 and 7, with the majority of tickets reserved for health care professionals and community partners who have been at the front lines supporting the people of our city in… Keep Reading
Singer Melissa Madden Gray, better known by her stage name Meow Meow, will join Pink Martini founder and pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale in a rare duo performance at the Davies Symphony Hall on Saturday, Jan. 27. The program will feature Meow Meow’s eclectic mix of music, dance, and comedy, with Lauderdale accompanying her on piano,… Keep Reading
This month, between Jan. 18-21, Michael Tilson Thomas brings Leonard Bernstein’s Candide to the Golden City’s Davies Symphony Hall; and if opera isn’t yet your thing, consider it a great opportunity to have one of America’s best conductors give you a show by one of America’s greatest composers. Amongst America’s most talented and seasoned musicians,… Keep Reading
Chris Thile, of veteran group Nickel Creek, can be an enigma to the casual listener. His genre (that beautiful oddity known as progressive folk), his instrument (mandolin, but also, well, everything), and his day job (presenting the much-loved Prairie Home Companion) all conspire to suggest a man in his mid-50s. In fact, Thile is barely… Keep Reading
The holidays are upon us once again and San Francisco offers up several can’t-miss Classical music events to celebrate the season. Whether you are looking for the elegant depth of a choral arrangement or if the symphony is more your style, there are plenty of Classical music events and venues to put you in a… Keep Reading
