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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…