'The city of San Francisco was devastated after the 1906 earthquake and fire, but the residents of the area, however, were determined to rebuild. During the rebuild, a few residents decided that the arts scene needed to be established and nurtured, so the San Francisco Symphony held its first concert in 1911. The Bay area has always been a cultural location that appreciates the arts, so it is not surprising that this symphony was able to rise from the ashes. Its sound has become more innovative thanks to Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas' innovative vision. The San Francisco Symphony performs 200 days every year.'
'The San Francisco Symphony brings music to all the classrooms, K-12, in the San Francisco Unified School District for free. It started its Adventures in Music program in 1988, which teaches music to children in grades 1 through 5 in the public schools. The Instrumental Training and Support programs give students in middle and high schools the chance to be coached by professional musicians. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra launched sfkids.org in 2002, which is an online, interactive educational resource for children and their families.'
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The San Francisco Symphony performs at the
Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall
in San Francisco, Calif. in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
''The city of San Francisco has always been at the forefront of cultural movements, the arts and disruption. San Francisco Symphony is a reflection of this aspect of the city too. The music itself tends to be classical, but even classical music can express emotion. Haydn’s ’Surprise’ Symphony, for example, proves it was well-named. Ives' Three Places in New England is said to make audiences laugh while Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra may leave audiences awe-struck. While you do not have to wear your black and tie gala clothing to a San Francisco Symphony event, business attire is a good idea.'
'The Symphony performs a range of concerts, series and events, so the length of a show will depend on its type. While some San Francisco Symphony concerts may be too long for kids to enjoy, there are many programs, concerts and events aimed at children. There is an intermission during San Francisco Symphony performances during which you can enjoy a drink, a bite to eat or a visit to the gift shop.'
'Michael Tilson Thomas leads the San Francisco Symphony as the 11th music director since 1995. Many believe that his impact has been in the innovation he has brought to the organization since his tenure began. Esa-Pekka Salonen is the music director designate while Herbert Blomstedt is the Conductor Laureate.'
'There are no more San Francisco Symphony tours scheduled for the 2019-20 season. The best place to catch a performance by this group is in San Francisco at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall.'
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Those who enjoy attending the San Francisco Symphony can also check out the
San Francisco Opera
, which performs at the
San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
, and the
San Francisco Ballet
, which also performs at the War Memorial Opera House.
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