Orchestra

Jeff Dunn - February 8, 2016

With conductor Tito Muñoz pinch-hitting for Joana Carneiro, the orchestra welcomed an exciting soloist in Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto.

David Bratman - February 8, 2016

Daniel Hope joined the orchestra as guest concertmaster and principal soloist in a tribute to his mentor.

Joe Cadagin - February 4, 2016

Messiaen asks the orchestra to move us toward the infinite in Des Canyons aux étoiles.

Janos Gereben - January 29, 2016

Conductor Edwin Outwater and pianist Stephen Hough teamed up for Saint-Saens’ Concerto No. 5, and the orchestra leapt through several other Eastern-themed pieces.

David Bratman - January 25, 2016

Popular guest performers, conductor Tatsuya Shimono and soloist Ju-Young Baek, returned for a concert at San Jose’s California Theatre.

Steve Osborn - January 12, 2016

A star turn by a young violinist, and strong conducting from guest Mei-Ann Chen started the new year off right in at Weill Hall.

Jeff Dunn - December 5, 2015

Joana Carneiro conducted a fascinating U.S. premiere of renowned composer Sofia Gubaidulina’s latest orchestra work.

Niels Swinkels - November 24, 2015

The symphony is recording Schumann’s four symphonies, but orchestra and soloist made a stronger case for Richard Strauss.

Steven Winn - November 16, 2015

The Greek violinist joined the S.F. Symphony for an all-Sibelius segment of the program, which also included Schumann’s Symphony No. 3.

Janos Gereben - November 2, 2015

Violinist Gidon Kremer joined the symphony in bringing the composer’s love letter, Violin Concerto No. 1, to Davies.