Tag Archives: san francisco symphony
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SF Symphony trombonist Nick Platoff on finding his voice in a pandemic, the departure of Michael Tilson Thomas
Nick Platoff of the San Francisco Symphony, Courtesy. By March 15, Nick Platoff had concluded the lease on his San Francisco apartment and had completely moved out. That day, he, along with dozens of other members of the San Francisco Symphony were to leave for a European tour. But…
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Lars Ulrich, Bonnie Raitt among guests to appear in SF Symphony’s online tribute to outgoing director
San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas, Courtesy: SF Symphony. The San Francisco Symphony will conclude its 25-day online tribute to outgoing Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas with a star-studded virtual bash on Sunday, which will be live-streamed at the Symphony’s YouTube channel. San Francisco Symphony Music Director…
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SF Symphony cancels all 2020 performances, enacts pay cuts, furloughs and layoffs
The San Francisco Symphony with music director Michael Tilson Thomas, during rehearsal at Davies Symphony Hall on Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016. The San Francisco Symphony today announced the cancelation of all concerts through Dec. 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that the anticipated debut of incoming…
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SF Symphony cancels majority of remaining concerts, announces fundraising efforts
The San Francisco Symphony with music director Michael Tilson Thomas, during rehearsal at Davies Symphony Hall on Nov. 2, 2016. Courtesy of SF Symphony. Following the cancelation of numerous concerts in batches, the San Francisco Symphony on Wednesday canceled the majority of its remaining schedule in response to the…
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UPDATE: San Francisco Ballet, Symphony expand cancelations
Inside the orchestra pit of the War Memorial Opera House. ADAM PARDEE/STAFF. UPDATE: MARCH 19 — The San Francisco Ballet has now canceled the remainder of its 2020 season, including “Jewels” (April 15 to 21) and “Romeo & Juliet” (May 1 to 10). SF Ballet employees are now working remotely and the…
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SF Symphony to undertake final international tour with Michael Tilson Thomas
The San Francisco Symphony and Chorus perform at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 5, 2019. Onome Uyovbievbo/STAFF. The San Francisco Symphony and its lauded outgoing Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas will embark on their final European tour together before he steps down at the end of the 2019-20…
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Andrea Bocelli makes San Francisco debut with SF Symphony at Chase Center
Andrea Bocelli performs with the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 5, 2019. Photos: Onome Uyovbievbo. SAN FRANCISCO — As Andrea Bocelli addressed a sold-out Chase Center Thursday night toward the end of his two-hour performance with the San Francisco Symphony, he acknowledged the…
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RIFF RADIO: SF Symphony’s Edwin Outwater reflects on Metallica S&M2 concerts
San Francisco Symphony performs with Metallica in S&M2, the 20th anniversary of the original S&M performance, and the inaugural concert at Chase Center in San Francisco. Conducted by Edwin Outwater with a special appearance by Michael Tilson Thomas. Photo courtesy of the SF Symphony. San Francisco Symphony Conductor Edwin…
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REVIEW: Metallica and San Francisco Symphony hit the lights on Chase Center
SAN FRANCISCO — No matter the sum of money, cutting-edge construction or fancy amenities packed into a new venue, its soul is built through the collective shared moments that happen inside. The buzz for the opening of Chase Center had been tremendous, but could the high-profile venue deliver on…
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Metallica and SF Symphony’s ‘S&M2’ concerts at Chase Center to be turned into a film
The inaugural shows at San Francisco’s new Chase Center, a collaboration between Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony, will be filmed and made into a limited-release film which will play in theaters worldwide on Oct. 9. S&M², as it’s being called, will include the first live performances of S&M arrangements…
