San Francisco’s Music Director-Designate Elim Chan Generates ‘A Lot of Love’ and Enthusiasm
In Tuesday’s (7/28) Nob Hill Gazette, Garth Grimball writes, “Elim Chan walked out onto the Davies Symphony Hall…
Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Appoint Ari Pelto as Music Director and Chief Conductor
The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera (SP&O) announced that Ari Pelto has been named Music Director and Chief Conductor…
Memorial Concert for Michael Tilson Thomas Set by San Francisco Symphony
In Wednesday’s (7/1) San Francisco Chronicle, Tony Bravo writes, “As befitting one of the superstars of the classical…
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt Withdraws from San Francisco Symphony Engagement After Struggling Through Concert
In Saturday’s (5/16) San Francisco Chronicle, Joshua Kosman writes, “Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from the San Francisco Symphony’s…
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt Withdraws from San Francisco Symphony Engagement After Struggling Through Concert
In Saturday’s (5/16) San Francisco Chronicle, Joshua Kosman writes, “Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from the San Francisco Symphony’s…
San Francisco Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season
In Thursday’s (3/26) San Francisco Classical Voice, Janos Gereben writes, “San Francisco Symphony audiences who thrilled to dramatically…
Review: Minimalists, Sibelius, and a Hidden Theme at California Symphony
In Tuesday’s (3/24) San Francisco Classical Voice, Lisa Hirsch writes, “Minimalism comes in many flavors…. For the California…
Obituary: Joshua Robison, Husband, Manager, and Advisor to Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, 79
In Tuesday’s (2/24) San Francisco Chronicle, Aidin Vaziri and Tony Bravo write, “Joshua Robison, the longtime husband and…
San Diego Symphony Announces 2026-27 Season
In Sunday’s (2/1) San Diego Union-Tribune, George Varga writes, “It has been three years since the San Diego…
Seven Conductors Join San Diego Symphony’s Inaugural Conducting Fellowship
Participants in the San Diego Symphony’s Conducting Fellowship, from left: Sunny Xuecong Xia, Tristan Rais-Sherman, Na’Zir McFadden, Enluis…
Contract Extension, New Title for Rafael Payare at San Diego Symphony
In Wednesday’s (11/19) San Diego Union-Tribune, George Varga writes, “The San Diego Symphony is extending the tenure of…