Esa-Pekka Salonen with San Francisco Symphony and Opening Night Concert and Gala

Sep 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM · Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Symphony

80 concerts

San Francisco Symphony, based in Davies Symphony Hall, acclaimed for innovative performances and 13 ASCAP awards. Highlights include active touring, 15 Grammy wins, and partnerships with Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Esa-Pekka Salonen

7 concerts

Esa-Pekka Salonen, born in Finland, is known for innovating 21st-century classical music. Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra, he founded the Baltic Sea Festival and won the Grawemeyer Award for his Violin Concerto. Salonen collaborates with Yo-Yo Ma and Yefim Bronfman and is acclaimed for combining technical virtuosity with rhythmic and melodic innovations. He has also pioneered virtual-reality music presentations and interactive apps.