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MICHAEL FABIANO “Simply breathtaking”

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SEP 22–24 TENOR MICHAEL FABIANO PERFORMS ITALIAN ARIAS AX BELL SHAHAM THIBAUDET

Rossini Yuja Wang SEP 28–OCT 1 SEP 9–10 Shostakovich’s No. 1 William Tell Overture NOV 2–4 The Beauty & Guest Artists Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 Verdi SEP 22–24 Jean-Yves Thibaudet Te Deum JAN 26–28 Drama of Italy Take the Stage Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Allegri OCT 27–30 Yefim Bronfman Miserere FEB 9–12 Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 R. Strauss he Symphony showcases the beauty and drama nternationally acclaimed guest artists join the APR 27–29 T of Italian music and music inspired by Italy. From I Symphony for rousing performances of some of Gil Shaham Aus Italien a rambunctious Rossini to the reverential Verdi, Italians the most beloved works of all time. Experience their MAR 16–18 Barber’s Vivaldi display their hearts on their sleeves and in their music. mastery as they take musical expression to new heights. MAY 31–JUN 1 Emanuel Ax The Four Seasons MAY 10–13 Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22

Joshua Bell JUN 16–18 Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole

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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY CASABLANCA Series

he Symphony’s Film Series brings Hollywood’s finest to Davies Symphony Hall, T with fantastic performances on screen and on stage. Enjoy great American cinema like never before—with the score performed live by the SF Symphony.

OCT 14–15 JAN 7–8 APR 14–15 JUN 2–3 2001: A Space On the Raiders of the Casablanca Odyssey Waterfront Lost Ark RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK ON THE WATERFRONT Experience the gripping Hear ’s The film that gave the world This great American classic story of a not-so-distant original score and see the one of its greatest movie about love and war sweeps future in Kubrick’s Academy great Marlon Brando in heroes, Indiana Jones, is you up in the drama with Film A Package Film B Package Apr 14 and Jun 2 supported by Award®-winning masterpiece. Elia Kazan’s classic film back and better than ever. Max Steiner’s moving, FOUR CONCERTS WITH FOUR CONCERTS WITH FILMS The stunning visuals are (screenplay by Budd Relive the magic on the big Oscar®-nominated score in perfect counterpoint with Schulberg), winner of screen in this 35th and Rick’s (Humphrey FRI OCT 14 8PM 2001: A Space Odyssey SAT OCT 15 8PM 2001: A Space Odyssey the epic score, featuring eight Academy Awards® anniversary celebration of Bogart) brooding struggle to SUN JAN 8 2PM On the Waterfront SAT JAN 7 3PM On the Waterfront music by R. Strauss, including Best Picture. Raiders of the Lost Ark. do what is right for himself, Strauss Jr., and Ligeti. This timeless story about Follow Indiana Jones’ and for his long-lost love, FRI APR 14 8PM Raiders of the Lost Ark SAT APR 15 8PM Raiders of the Lost Ark violence, corruption and (Harrison Ford) unfor­ Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman.) Brad Lubman conductor FRI JUN 2 8PM Casablanca SAT JUN 3 8PM Casablanca redemption, with an gettable quest while the San Francisco Symphony Sarah Hicks conductor Oscar®-nominated score, SF Symphony plays John Chorus, San Francisco Symphony is one of the greatest films Williams’ epic score live. Ragnar Bohlin director of all time according to the San Francisco Symphony Emil de Cou conductor American Film Institute. San Francisco Symphony Presented in association with Warner David Newman conductor Bros., Southbank Centre London, and the © 1981 Ltd. All Rights Reserved. British Film Institute. San Francisco Symphony

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Beautiful Davies Symphony Hall, home of the San Francisco Symphony, hosts more 70 YEARS than 200 concerts throughout the season FEB 16–18 LOU HARRISON, MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, AND JOHN ADAMS TOGETHER and offers in-house dining and drinks, IN 2000 AT THE SYMPHONY’S ORIGINAL AMERICAN MAVERICKS FESTIVAL The Gospel According to unique shopping, and more. the Other Mary FEB 22–25 JOHN ADAMS AND STEVE REICH IN 1984 Browse the following subscription packages Scheherazade.2 and turn to page 13 for concert details. 80 YEARS Steve Reich SEP 9–10 Double Sextet Three Movements

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Birthday 90 YEARS Wednesday Packages Herbert Blomstedt Music Director of the SF Symphony from 1985 to 1995 returns Wednesday C Package Wednesday Z Combo Package for two weeks of concerts Celebrations SIX CONCERTS AT 8PM TWELVE CONCERTS AT 8PM FEB 1–3 SEP 28 Yuja Wang and Stravinsky’s Firebird Buy all 12 concerts and get a complimentary Blomstedt conducts OCT 19 Heras-Casado conducts Mozart and Dvořák concert ticket. Combine Wed C + D. Beethoven’s 9th FEB 22 MTT conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet of Musical FEB 9–12 MAR 1 MTT conducts Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich Blomstedt conducts MAY 10 Emanuel Ax plays Mozart Beethoven and Brahms MAY 31 Immortal Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

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SEP 14 MTT conducts Beethoven’s Fifth NOV 2 Yuja Wang plays Chopin ome celebrate the birthdays of some of the greatest FEB 1 Beethoven’s to Joy APR 19 Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff C conductors and composers of our time. With careers MAY 17 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony spanning the 20th century and close connections to the JUN 28 MTT conducts Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet Bay Area, these masters, and their work, continue to shape HERBERT BLOMSTEDT WITH FORMER SF SYMPHONY the course of by creating new possibilities MUSIC DIRECTOR EDO DE WAART for performance and music.

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OCT 1 Yuja Wang and Stravinsky’s Firebird JAN 15 MTT conducts Das klagende Lied: ADD-ONS SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMERS GREAT JAN 14 MTT conducts Das klagende Lied: A Semi-Staged Event MTT conducts Reich and Copland Viva Verdi: Italian Masterworks A Semi-Staged Event FEB 5 Beethoven’s Ode to Joy FEB 18 John Adams’ The Gospel According to MAR 12 Beethoven and Brahms FRI SEP 9 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor THU SEPT 22 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor the Other Mary MAR 26 Benedetti plays Bruch SAT SEP 10 8PM Susanna Phillips soprano FRI SEPT 23 7:30PM Michael Fabiano tenor MAR 11 Beethoven and Brahms MAY 21 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony Eighth Blackbird ensemble SAT SEPT 24 8PM The Swingle Singers vocal ensemble APR 29 German Romanticism: Schumann and Strauss JUN 18 Joshua Bell plays Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole San Francisco Symphony Eugene Izotov MAY 20 Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Copland Billy the Kid Suite JUL 1 MTT conducts Berlioz’s Romeo and Juliet Ragnar Bohlin director Selection of American Songs Sunday Matinee B Package San Francisco Symphony Steve Reich Double Sextet SIX CONCERTS AT 2PM Saturday B Package Steve Reich Three Movements Marcello Oboe Concerto in C minor OCT 30 MTT conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2 Berio Sinfonia for Eight Solo Voices SEVEN CONCERTS AT 8PM In celebration of “the most original musical thinker of our time,” JAN 22 Mozart’s Symphony No. 36, Linz and Orchestra (The New Yorker) MTT pays tribute to composer Steve Reich SEP 24 Viva Verdi: Italian Masterworks FEB 12 Bronfman, Blomstedt, Beethoven, and Brahms Selection of Italian Arias alongside American masterworks including a selection of OCT 29 MTT conducts Brahms Symphony No. 2 APR 2 MTT conducts Mahler Verdi Te Deum American songs with soprano Susanna Phillips. Grammy JAN 21 Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 JUN 11 Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Award–winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird joins members of Verdi, who holds one of the most stunning, overarching MAR 18 Beethoven and Barber, featuring Gil Shaham JUN 25 MTT conducts American Mavericks the SF Symphony for Reich’s Double Sextet and the program operatic legacies of all time, is central to this program which MAY 13 Emanuel Ax plays Mozart culminates with the full orchestra in Reich’s Three Movements. features the show-stopping tenor Michael Fabiano with MAY 27 Shostakovich with Matthias Goerne and “blazing -like high notes” ( Britannica) as well as Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Sunday Matinee Z Buy this concert in: FRI E SAT D Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble The Swingle Singers JUN 24 MTT conducts American Mavericks Combo Package and SF Symphony Principal Oboe Eugene Izotov. TWELVE CONCERTS AT 2PM MTT conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Buy this concert in: THU B FRI 7:30 SAT B Saturday C Package Buy all 12 concerts and get a complimentary concert ticket. Combine Sun A + B. WED SEP 14 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor SEVEN CONCERTS AT 8PM THU SEP 15 8PM San Francisco Symphony Yuja Wang and Stravinsky’s Firebird SEP 17 MTT conducts Beethoven’s Fifth FRI SEP 16 8PM Haydn Symphony No. 69, Laudon DEC 17 Handel’s Messiah SAT SEP 17 8PM WED SEP 28 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Sibelius Symphony No. 3 FEB 11 Bronfman, Blomstedt, Beethoven, and Brahms THU SEP 29 8PM Yuja Wang piano Beethoven Symphony No. 5 MAR 4 MTT conducts Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich FRI SEP 30 8PM Mark Inouye trumpet APR 1 MTT conducts Mahler Symphonies Experience the exhilaration and visceral intensity of Beethoven’s SAT OCT 1 8PM San Francisco Symphony APR 22 Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff beloved Fifth Symphony with MTT and the San Francisco Bright Sheng “Overture” to Dream of JUN 17 Joshua Bell plays Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole Symphony, who ensure “the work’s raw energy and triumphal the Red Chamber (SFS Commission) power sound more explosive than ever.” (San Francisco Chronicle) Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 Saturday D Package Buy this concert in: WED D THU A FRI C SAT C Stravinsky Le Chant du rossignol Stravinsky Suite SEVEN CONCERTS AT 8PM (1919 version) SEP 10 MTT conducts Reich and Copland SEP 28–OCT 1 YUJA WANG “She is, quite simply, the most dazzling, uncannily gifted OCT 22 Heras-Casado conducts Mozart and Dvořák pianist in the concert world today.” (San Francisco Chronicle) JAN 28 Thibaudet plays Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major Experience Yuja Wang with the San Francisco Symphony FEB 25 MTT conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet performing Shostakovich’s sardonic Piano Concerto No. 1, plus MAR 25 Benedetti plays Bruch music from Stravinsky’s ground-breaking , The Firebird, MAY 6 Berlioz’s Requiem and his symphonic poem inspired by Hans Christian JUN 10 Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Anderson’s The .

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Heras-Casado conducts Handel’s Messiah Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Mozart and Dvožák THU DEC 15 8PM Patrick Dupré Quigley conductor THU JAN 19 10AM James Gaffigan conductor WED FEB 1 8PM Herbert Blomstedt conductor FRI DEC 16 8PM Lauren Snouffer soprano Katharine Hanrahan Simone Lamsma violin FRI FEB 3 8PM San Francisco Symphony Chorus, WED OCT 19 8PM Pablo Heras-Casado conductor Open Rehearsal SAT DEC 17 8PM Anthony Roth Costanzo countertenor San Francisco Symphony SUN FEB 5 2PM Ragnar Bohlin director THU OCT 20 2PM cello Zachary Wilder tenor THU JAN 19 8PM San Francisco Symphony FRI OCT 21 8PM San Francisco Symphony Mussorgsky A Night on Bald Mountain Christian Van Horn bass- FRI JAN 20 7:30PM SAT OCT 22 8PM Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 Beethoven Symphony No. 9 SAT JAN 21 8PM

Mozart Symphony No. 29 San Francisco Symphony Chorus, ADD-ONS SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMERS GREAT Mozart Symphony No. 36, Linz Schumann Ragnar Bohlin director SUN JAN 22 2PM Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9—which ends with the R. Strauss “Dance of the Seven Veils” Dvořák Symphony No. 7 San Francisco Symphony unforgettable Ode to Joy and is the first symphony joining the from Salome forces of orchestra, chorus, and vocal soloists—is one of the most Enjoy a blockbuster double bill of symphonies conducted Handel Messiah James Gaffigan leads an exhilarating program featuring the influential works of all time. Experience this powerful, triumphant by audience favorite Pablo Heras-Casado: Mozart’s bright Hallelujah! Patrick Dupré Quigley makes his SF Symphony “absolutely stunning” () violinist Simone Lamsma masterpiece with Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt and Symphony No. 29 and Dvořák’s dramatic and profoundly conducting debut and leads Handel’s celebrated Messiah performing Prokofiev’s passionate Violin Concerto No. 2 and the Grammy Award–winning SF Symphony and Chorus. intimate Symphony No. 7. Alisa Weilerstein brings her with the Grammy Award-winning Symphony Chorus and showcasing the Symphony in the original orchestration of “impassioned, intelligent playing” (The New York Times) to The Feb 5 concert benefits the Orchestra’s pension fund. SF Symphony. Mark your calendars now to witness one of the Mussorgsky’s A Night on Bald Mountain. Also, hear Mozart’s Schumann’s poignant Cello Concerto. Bay Area’s favorite holiday traditions and experience the blazing Symphony No. 36—written in just four days for a Buy this concert in: WED D FRI C SUN A The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. thundering glory of this joyous music. surprise concert in Linz—and R. Strauss’ arresting interpretation of Salome’s sensual dance for King Herod. Buy this concert in: WED C THU M FRI D SAT D Buy this concert in: THU C FRI D SAT C Bronfman, Blomstedt, Beethoven, Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed are at the conductor’s discretion. and Brahms MTT conducts Brahms Buy this concert in: OPEN THU B FRI 7:30 SAT B SUN B THU FEB 9 2PM Herbert Blomstedt conductor Symphony No. 2 FRI FEB 10 7:30PM Yefim Bronfman piano SAT FEB 11 8PM San Francisco Symphony THU OCT 27 10AM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Thibaudet plays Ravel’s SUN FEB 12 2PM Katharine Hanrahan Rudolph Buchbinder piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 Open Rehearsal Pacific Boychoir, Kevin Fox director Piano Concerto in G Brahms Symphony No. 3 THU OCT 27 8PM San Francisco Symphony THU JAN 26 2PM Lionel Bringuier conductor At its premiere, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 was hailed FRI OCT 28 8PM Allegri Miserere FRI JAN 27 8PM Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano as the most singular, artistic, and complex concerto the SAT OCT 29 8PM Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 SAT JAN 28 8PM San Francisco Symphony composer had ever written. Hear celebrated pianist Yefim SUN OCT 30 2PM Brahms Symphony No. 2 Bronfman play this master work, followed by the San Francisco Kodály Dances of Galánta Symphony performing Brahms’ beautiful Symphony No. 3, Listen for Brahms’ familiar Lullaby in his pensive and joyful Ravel Piano Concerto in G major described by critics as “Brahms’ Eroica.” Symphony No. 2, composed in a burst of inspiration in the Beethoven Symphony No. 4 JAN 13–15 sun-drenched Austrian countryside. Plus, acclaimed pianist The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. JOÉLLE HARVEY Lionel Bringuier conducts a vibrant program, from the Hungarian Rudolf Buchbinder performs Mozart’s stormy Piano Concerto folk music of Kodály’s Dances of Galánta to the sounds of Buy this concert in: THU M FRI 7:30 SAT C SUN B No. 20, known to be one of Beethoven’s favorite pieces of music. American jazz in Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major. Acclaimed Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to Davies Symphony Hall, are at the conductor’s discretion. MTT conducts Das klagende Lied: bringing “sophistication and suavity, both clarity and a John Adams’ The Gospel According freedom infused by the spirit of jazz.” (The New York Times) to the Other Mary Buy this concert in: OPEN THU C FRI E SAT B A Semi-Staged Event The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. THU FEB 16 8PM Joana Carneiro conductor FRI JAN 13 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Buy this concert in: THU M FRI E SAT D FRI FEB 17 8PM Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano Yuja Wang plays Chopin SAT JAN 14 8PM Joélle Harvey soprano SAT FEB 18 8PM Tamara Mumford mezzo-soprano SUN JAN 15 2PM Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano WED NOV 2 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Jay Hunter Morris tenor Brian Mulligan baritone THU NOV 3 8PM Yuja Wang piano Daniel Bubeck, Brian Cummings, James Darrah stage director FRI NOV 4 8PM San Francisco Symphony JAN 26–28 Nathan Medley countertenors Adam Larsen video designer JEAN-YVES THIBAUDET San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Michael Tilson Thomas Agnegram San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin director Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 Ragnar Bohlin director San Francisco Symphony Bruckner Symphony No. 7 San Francisco Symphony John Adams The Gospel According to “She seems to have everything: speed, flexibility, pianistic Mahler Blumine the Other Mary thunder, and interpretive nuance.” (The New York Times) Yuja Wang Mahler Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen shines alongside Michael Tilson Thomas’ spirited Agnegram, (Songs of a Wayfarer) Social justice, political unrest, miracles, and resurrection. Join written for the Symphony’s long-time patron and friend Agnes Mahler Das klagende Lied [semi-staged] the San Francisco Symphony in celebrating John Adams’ 70th Albert with her initials spelling out the melody. This dynamic birthday with “the most sophisticated, majestic, and moving Michael Tilson Thomas leads an internationally-renowned program also features Bruckner’s expansive Seventh Symphony. [music] of his career.” (Los Angeles Times) With a libretto by Peter cast of singers in Mahler's earliest works. Although Sellars built on texts and poems from feminist writers and Buy this concert in: WED D THU A FRI C Das klagende Lied was conceived as an unstaged , social activists, Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary MTT and Stage Director James Darrah expand its scope will be a powerful, not-to-be-missed event. to incorporate scenic elements, original projections by videographer Adam Larsen, costumes, and lighting to create Buy this concert in: THU A FRI F SAT A a dark fairy tale kingdom where two brothers battle for a Queen's love.

Supported by the Barbro and Bernard Osher Staged Production Fund.

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MTT conducts Prokofiev’s Beethoven and Brahms Benedetti plays Bruch Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff

Romeo and Juliet THU MAR 9 10AM Marek Janowski conductor SAT MAR 25 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor WED APR 19 10AM Andrés Orozco-Estrada conductor Katharine Hanrahan violin SUN MAR 26 2PM Nicola Benedetti violin Katharine Hanrahan Denis Kozhukhin piano WED FEB 22 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor Open Rehearsal San Francisco Symphony San Francisco Symphony Open Rehearsal San Francisco Symphony THU FEB 23 8PM Leila Josefowicz violin THU MAR 9 8PM WED APR 19 8PM FRI FEB 24 8PM San Francisco Symphony Beethoven Coriolan Overture Cage The Seasons [with video] Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2 FRI MAR 10 8PM THU APR 20 2PM SAT FEB 25 8PM Hindemith Violin Concerto Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 SAT MAR 11 8PM FRI APR 21 7:30PM

John Adams Scheherazade.2 ADD-ONS SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMERS GREAT Brahms Symphony No. 4 Bartók Concerto for Orchestra Prokofiev Selections from SUN MAR 12 2PM SAT APR 22 8PM Hailed as “leader of the pack of Russian Romeo and Juliet This concert pairs two composers’ Violinist Nicola Benedetti, whose playing emanates “radiant pianists,” (Classical Source) Denis Kozhukhin confrontations with war: the Coriolan lofty lyricism, touching intimate bluesiness, and furious takes on Prokofiev's fiendishly challenging Piano Concerto Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony won their first Overture, Beethoven’s depiction of a Roman general’s vengeful rhythmic energy,” (The Telegraph) performs Bruch’s First Violin No. 2, a work he has performed worldwide to rave reviews: Grammy together for their exquisite recording of Prokofiev’s attack on his homeland, and Hindemith’s raw Violin Concerto, Concerto, a beloved masterpiece of Romantic lyricism, with “From the spare chill elegance of the first movement’s opening Romeo and Juliet. Hear the dramatic story unfold paired with written at the beginning of World War II, performed by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony. to the keyboard cascades that followed, Kozhukhin had an John Adams’ imaginative Scheherazade.2, written for violinist captivating violinist Arabella Steinbacher. Brahms’ beloved absolute free-ranging authority.” () Then, experience Leila Josefowicz as the “wonderfully committed and Buy this concert in: SAT D SUN A Symphony No. 4 completes this compelling program. Rachmaninoff’s romantic Second Symphony as it moves from ferociously intense” (The Guardian) musical heroine in this brooding restraint to wild energy, and is punctuated by celebration of female strength. Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed are at the conductor’s discretion. MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS unforgettable moments of utmost beauty. Buy this concert in: WED C THU B FRI D SAT D Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed Buy this concert in: OPEN THU B FRI C SAT A SUN A are at the conductor’s discretion.

MTT conducts Tchaikovsky The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. and Shostakovich Beethoven and Barber, featuring Gil Shaham Buy this concert in: OPEN WED D THU M FRI 7:30 SAT C WED MAR 1 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor THU MAR 2 2PM Gautier Capuçon cello THU MAR 16 8PM Juraj Valčuha conductor German Romanticism: FRI MAR 3 8PM San Francisco Symphony FRI MAR 17 8PM Gil Shaham violin SAT MAR 4 8PM SAT MAR 18 8PM San Francisco Symphony Schumann and Strauss Gnesin The Jewish Orchestra at the Ball of Nothingtown Schreker THU APR 27 10AM conductor Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 Barber Violin Concerto Katharine Hanrahan Igor Levit piano Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6, Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Open Rehearsal San Francisco Symphony Pathétique THU APR 27 8PM With its high energy and rhythmic vivacity, Beethoven’s Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor FRI APR 28 8PM Gautier Capuçon’s performances with the SF Symphony Symphony No. 7 is part tumultuous, part mysterious, and all R. Strauss Aus Italien SAT APR 29 8PM are “thoughtful, highly dramatic, and played with precision joy. Matching its brilliance is violinist Gil Shaham in a Principal Conductor and grace.” (San Francisco Chronicle) The acclaimed cellist joins performance of Barber’s Violin Concerto sure to showcase his Fabio Luisi leads an intense German Michael Tilson Thomas for Shostakovich’s provocative Cello “soulful eloquence and vigor that still [makes] room for program of Schumann and Strauss. “In a class of his own,” Concerto No. 1. The orchestra then plays Tchaikovsky’s ardent unbridled shows of virtuosity.” (San Francisco Chronicle) (The Telegraph) pianist Igor Levit performs Schumann’s Pathétique Symphony, known as one of the composer’s Buy this concert in: THU C FRI F SAT B exhilarating Piano Concerto. Then, envision breathtaking proudest achievements. Roman ruins and sweeping rural landscapes in Richard The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. Strauss’ first tone poem, Aus Italien, inspired by the young MTT conducts Bartók’s composer’s trip to Italy. Buy this concert in: WED C THU M FRI E SAT C MTT conducts Mahler Concerto for Orchestra Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed THU MAR 30 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor are at the conductor’s discretion. THU MAR 23 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor FRI MAR 31 8PM San Francisco Symphony MAR 9–12 ARABELLA FRI MAR 24 8PM Jeffrey Anderson SAT APR 1 8PM Buy this concert in: OPEN THU A FRI D SAT A STEINBACHER Mahler Adagio from Symphony No. 10 San Francisco Symphony SUN APR 2 2PM Mahler Symphony No. 1 Cage The Seasons [with video] With seven Grammys for recordings of Mahler’s symphonies, Berlioz’s Requiem Robin Holloway Europa and the Bull Michael Tilson Thomas and the SF Symphony are “the most (SFS Co-commission) THU M AY 4 8PM Charles Dutoit conductor exciting Mahler combination anywhere.” (Los Angeles Times) You Bartók Concerto for Orchestra FRI M AY 5 8PM Paul Groves tenor won’t want to miss the thrilling combination of the poignant SAT M AY 6 8PM San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Showcasing each section of the orchestra in this five-movement Adagio from Mahler’s Tenth alongside the storied First Ragnar Bohlin director masterpiece, Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra utilizes every Symphony, which is infused with enchanting melodies, stormy San Francisco Symphony corner of the symphony to its full potential. On a program also , and glorious, final bursts of light. featuring Cage’s The Seasons, written only a few years after Berlioz Requiem Buy this concert in: THU B FRI D SAT C SUN B Bartók’s work, hear the groundbreaking uses of tonality, form, Witness 400 musicians performing one of the most and expression in mid-century classical music. extraordinary works ever written. Don’t miss the theatrical Buy this concert in: THU A FRI 7:30 flair, fervent passion, and staggering power of Berlioz’s epic Requiem, led by preeminent conductor Charles Dutoit with the SF Symphony and Chorus.

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Emanuel Ax plays Mozart Shostakovich with Matthias Goerne Joshua Bell plays Lalo’s

WED M AY 10 10AM Charles Dutoit conductor and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphonie espagnole Katharine Hanrahan Emanuel Ax piano THU M AY 25 10AM conductor FRI JUN 16 8PM conductor Open Rehearsal San Francisco Symphony Katharine Hanrahan Matthias Goerne baritone SAT JUN 17 8PM Joshua Bell violin WED M AY 10 8PM Open Rehearsal Sibelius Karelia Suite San Francisco Symphony SUN JUN 18 2PM San Francisco Symphony THU M AY 11 8PM Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 THU M AY 25 8PM FRI M AY 12 8PM

Shostakovich Suite on Verses of Glinka Capriccio brillante on the ADD-ONS SERIES SPECIAL PERFORMERS GREAT Falla Three Dances from FRI M AY 26 8PM SAT M AY 13 8PM Michelangelo Buonarroti Jota Aragonesa The Three-Cornered Hat SAT M AY 27 8PM Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 Lalo Symphonie espagnole Debussy Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 1 JUN 23–25 A symphony in all but name, Shostakovich’s Suite on Verses of Seven-time Grammy Award-winner Emanuel Ax joins MEASHA Michelangelo Buonarroti is a tribute to Mahler’s song cycle Don’t miss your chance to see Grammy Award winner and BRUEGGERGOSMAN internationally renowned conductor Charles Dutoit for Das Lied von der Erde. Hear Shostakovich’s moving depiction of classical music superstar Joshua Bell, alongside acclaimed Mozart’s sparkling Piano Concerto No. 22. Then, La Mer, one the famous artist’s achievements and struggles through the guest conductor Vasily Petrenko. Hailed as “imaginative, of Debussy’s most famous works, offers a dazzling symphonic majestic voice of Matthias Goerne, followed by Tchaikovsky’s technically gifted and altogether extraordinary,” (The Washington impression of the composer’s childhood visits to the ocean. soaring Fifth Symphony. Post) Bell plays Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, followed by the Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed SF Symphony performing Rachmaninoff’s exquisite Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed are at the conductor’s discretion. Symphony No. 1. are at the conductor’s discretion. MTT conducts American Mavericks Buy this concert in: OPEN WED C THU B FRI F SAT B Buy this concert in: FRI E SAT C SUN A Buy this concert in: OPEN THU C FRI F SAT B FRI JUN 23 7:30PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor SAT JUN 24 8PM Measha Brueggergosman MAY 10–13 EMANUEL AX Immortal Vivaldi: The Four Seasons SUN JUN 25 2PM mezzo-soprano San Francisco Symphony WED M AY 31 8PM Alexander Barantschik “Joshua Bell is the Ives From the Steeples and the Mountains THU JUN 1 2PM violinist and leader Ives The Unanswered Question San Francisco Symphony greatest American Michael Tilson Thomas Four Preludes Vivaldi The Four Seasons on Playthings of the Wind Mozart Divertimento No. 11 violinist active today.” (West Coast Premiere) J. S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 Harrison Suite for Symphonic Strings Antheil Jazz Symphony Vivaldi’s popular Four Seasons is full of musical onomatopoeia THE BOSTON HERALD that sweep you through the seasons. Dream your way through Join Michael Tilson Thomas for a special, all-American a year of flowering meadows, merciless summer sun, bountiful program, including radical works by and Lou harvests, and slippery ice, led by SF Symphony Concertmaster Harrison, as well as MTT’s own tumultuous setting of Carl Alexander Barantschik. Sandburg’s poem, Four Preludes on Playthings of the Wind, featuring “glowing soprano Measha Brueggergosman.” (Opera) The Thursday Matinee concerts are endowed by a gift in memory of Rhoda Goldman. Then, enjoy a rare and exciting performance of Antheil's Jazz Buy this concert in: WED C THU M Symphony in a blend of music, imagery, and dance that infuses the orchestral palette with Creole and New Orleans jazz. Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring The Jun 25 concert benefits the Orchestra’s pension fund. Buy this concert in: FRI 7:30 SAT B SUN B FRI JUN 9 10AM Susanna Mälkki conductor Katharine Hanrahan Garrick Ohlsson piano Open Rehearsal San Francisco Symphony MTT conducts Berlioz’s FRI JUN 9 8PM Debussy Printemps, Suite symphonique SAT JUN 10 8PM Romeo and Juliet Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 SUN JUN 11 2PM Stravinsky Le Sacre du printemps WED JUN 28 8PM Michael Tilson Thomas conductor (The Rite of Spring) THU JUN 29 8PM Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano FRI JUN 30 8PM Nicholas Phan tenor Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony Head into spring with a musical burst of color and excitement, SAT JUL 1 8PM Luca Pisaroni bass-baritone from Stravinsky’s revolutionary Le Sacre du printemps to WED M AY 17 8PM Roberto Abbado conductor San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Debussy’s charming take on new life in spring. Conductor FRI M AY 19 8PM Veronika Eberle violin Ragnar Bohlin director Susanna Mälkki returns following rave reviews last season for SAT M AY 20 8PM San Francisco Symphony San Francisco Symphony bringing out “serenity and wit, lyricism and rawness, SUN M AY 21 2PM Schumann Violin Concerto whispering delicacy and harrowing abandon” (San Francisco Classical Berlioz Roméo et Juliette Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, Scottish Voice) in the orchestra, along with pianist Garrick Ohlsson, Berlioz’s interpretation of the world’s greatest romance brings longtime SF Symphony favorite, whose artistry combines Guest conductor Roberto Abbado leads Mendelssohn’s the star-crossed lovers into the very fabric of the orchestra, “strength, sensitivity and stylistic insight” (San Francisco Chronicle) beautiful Symphony No. 3, nicknamed Scottish after the quiet with the warring families represented by the Grammy in Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto. chapel where Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland. Plus, Award-winning SF Symphony Chorus. Internationally violinist Veronika Eberle brings “introverted intensity and Katharine Hanrahan Open Rehearsal is a working rehearsal. The pieces rehearsed acclaimed opera singers Luca Pisaroni, Nicholas Phan, and interpretive boldness” (The New York Times) to Schumann’s lyrical are at the conductor’s discretion. Sasha Cooke complete the cast to bring Shakespeare’s tragedy Violin Concerto. to life like you’ve never experienced it before, all led by Buy this concert in: OPEN FRI C SAT D SUN B Michael Tilson Thomas. Buy this concert in: WED D FRI E SAT A SUN A JUN 16–18 Buy this concert in: WED D THU C FRI D SAT A JOSHUA BELL

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Dudamel conducts the Itzhak Perlman at Davies

Los Angeles Philharmonic MON JAN 16 8PM Itzhak Perlman violin Rohan De Silva piano “The classical music world boasts only a handful of real rock stars, and the gifted and charismatic young One of the most extraordinary masters Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel is one of them.” of the violin, with a spectacular 50-year (San Francisco Chronicle) Leading the incredible LA Philharmonic, career, violinist Itzhak Perlman brings his Dudamel brings energy and fire to Tchaikovsky’s glorious celebrated brilliance to San Francisco, Symphony No. 4. for a recital of thrilling classical works.

MON OCT 31 8PM Gustavo Dudamel conductor Buy this concert in: GPS A Andrew Norman Play GUSTAVO Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Prague Philharmonia DUDAMEL ADD-ONS SERIES SPECIAL Buy this concert in: GPS B with Gautier Capuçon Travel along the Moldau river and through the picturesque Warsaw Philharmonic Czech countryside with the Prague Philharmonia in a plays Beethoven concert featuring two of the country’s most beloved “Infectious composers, Dvořák and Smetana. Plus, experience internationally renowned and “stirringly eloquent” Hear Yulianna Avdeeva, “an artist who can truly make the (San Francisco Chronicle) cellist Gautier Capuçon as he performs piano sing,” (Gramophone) play Beethoven’s part raucous, part Dvořák’s stunning Cello Concerto. emotional meditative Piano Concerto No. 3 along with Mahler’s serene Fourth Symphony, led by conductor Jacek Kaspszyk and the SUN JAN 29 7PM Emmanuel Villaume conductor Warsaw Philharmonic, one of the oldest and most prestigious Gautier Capuçon cello energy” of Europe. Prague Philharmonia SUN NOV 6 7PM Jacek Kaspszyk conductor Smetana Vltava from Má Vlast Yulianna Avdeeva piano (The Moldau) Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra Dvořák Cello Concerto THE NEW YORKER Dvořák Symphony No. 8 Weinberg Polish Melodies Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 Buy this concert in: GPS B Mahler Symphony No. 4 GUSTAVO DUDAMEL AND THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC Buy this concert in: GPS A

China Philharmonic and Presenting Sponsor Dvožák’s New World Symphony

Experience the China Philharmonic and conductor Yu Long, Great Performers “the most powerful figure in China’s classical music scene,” (The New York Times) performing one of the most popular of all Dvořák’s symphonies, as well as Mendelssohn’s enchanting Violin Concerto with violinist Julian Rachlin, “a virtuoso he San Francisco Symphony presents the Great Performers Series, bringing with heart and a champion’s bearings.” (Los Angeles Times) SUN DEC 4 8PM Long Yu music director and conductor orchestras and artists from across the globe to Davies Symphony Hall. GAUTIER CAPUÇON T Julian Rachlin violin China Philharmonic Orchestra Great Performers A Package Great Performers B Package Qigang Chen Enchantments Oubliés András Schiff in Recital GPS A GPS B Mendelssohn Violin Concerto SIX EVENING CONCERTS SIX EVENING CONCERTS in E minor MON MAR 13 8PM Internationally acclaimed pianist NOV 6 Warsaw Philharmonic plays Beethoven OCT 31 Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic Dvořák Symphony No. 9, András Schiff earned “torrential waves JAN 16 Itzhak Perlman at Davies DEC 4 China Philharmonic and Dvořák’s From the New World of applause” at his last concerts at MAR 13 András Schiff in Recital New World Symphony Davies (San Francisco Chronicle), and Buy this concert in: GPS B MAR 20 Saint Petersburg Philharmonic plays Shostakovich JAN 29 Prague Philharmonia with Gautier Capuçon San Francisco Classical Voice calls Schiff’s APR 2 Deborah Voigt and the Danish National Orchestra MAR 19 Saint Petersburg Philharmonic plays Prokofiev recitals “among the most memorable in APR 25 Murray Perahia in Recital MAR 26 Exquisite Violin: Anne-Sophie Mutter recent SF Symphony offerings… elegant, APR 3 The Danish National Orchestra featuring intimate, now playful, now dramatic, Arabella Steinbacher always sincere and honest.” Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary artist up close and personal in recital at Davies Symphony Hall. COMBO Great Performers Z Combo Package TWELVE EVENING CONCERTS Presenting Sponsor Co-presented by the San Francisco Symphony and Great Performers Series San Francisco Performances. Buy all 12 concerts and get a complimentary concert ticket. Combine GPS A + B.

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Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Deborah Voigt plays Prokofiev and Shostakovich and the Danish National Orchestra Experience “the crowning glory of Russian culture,” (Le Figaro) the prestigious Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, in a “Not only has her majestic thrilling San Francisco engagement. These concerts feature voice made her fans love her,” DEBORAH some of Prokofiev’s most loved works, including his dark, raves The Wall Street Journal, VOIGT lyrical Violin Concerto No. 2 and Shostakovich’s monumental “but so has [Voigt’s] profound Symphony No. 5, a complex reaction to mid-20th century feeling for texts and subtleties Soviet politics. of musical style.” Outstanding American soprano, Deborah SUN MAR 19 8PM Yuri Temirkanov conductor Voigt, joins Metropolitan Opera Principal Conductor Fabio Sayaka Shoji violin Luisi and the Danish National Orchestra for Wagner’s lush Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Wesendonck Lieder. Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony closes out Orchestra this powerful program. Prokofiev Selections from SUN APR 2 8PM Fabio Luisi conductor Romeo and Juliet Deborah Voigt soprano Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2 Danish National Orchestra Ravel Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2

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Community Concert SUN DEC 4 11AM Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conductor SUN DEC 4 3PM San Francisco Symphony SAT NOV 5 2PM Bring the entire family to this annual Festivities begin at 1pm family-friendly concert celebrating This festive concert and reception is a Latin-American music and culture for the San Francisco holiday tradition. Enjoy a Day of the Dead. Arrive an hour early for concert of holiday favorites and sing-alongs refreshments live music and dancing, with members of the Symphony and guest colorful altars, traditional crafts, and more. artists. Join the fun post-concert celebration with refreshments, arts and crafts, and Upgrade your experience by purchasing the pre-concert Día de los Muertos brunch with premium tickets. Includes an evening Altar tour by the Altar Artists in the entertainment for the whole family. Davies Symphony Hall Lobbies. Call the Volunteer Council at 415-503-5500 for To make the experience even more memorable, order a VIP package that includes more details. premium concert seating plus an exclusive fun-filled pre-concert reception with Recommended for ages 7 and older. Group discount not available. gourmet treats, holiday crafts, games, and a photo with Santa! Call the Volunteer Council for details at 415-503-5500. Proceeds support the Symphony’s education and community programs. Ticket exchange and discount not available. Peter and the Wolf SUN DEC 11 1PM Christian Reif conductor Youth Orchestra SUN DEC 11 4PM San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Prokofiev’s timeless tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life! Presented by a special guest narrator, watch and listen as the Youth Orchestra put their he Youth Orchestra Series offers a chance to Youth Orchestra Package talent on display in this classic musical fable. T enjoy the latest generation of young musicians THREE SUNDAY CONCERTS AT 2PM in the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, NOV 20 Lunar New Year Concert MAR 5 and Imperial Dinner an ensemble that has earned international MAY 14 recognition. Don’t miss these concerts, performed All performances conducted by Christian Reif SAT FEB 4 4PM Mei-Ann Chen conductor Festivities begin at 3pm San Francisco Symphony by more than one hundred of the Bay Area’s most See price chart on page 19. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year talented young instrumentalists. Recommended for ages 12 and older. of the Rooster with the SF Symphony at this May 14 supported by family event that draws on both ancient and contemporary Asian traditions. Arrive at 3pm for the activity-filled Festival Reception with Asian instruments, “lucky” red envelopes, lion dancing, and more. “An astonishing display of group virtuosity”

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