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A man in a white turtleneck hugs from behind a seated man in a black turtleneck, with both facing opposite directions in a black-and-white photo.

Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua Robison: A love story 50 years in the making

7Apr. 26, 2026·1:00pm

A man with gray hair and glasses sits at a table with music sheets, holding a small object, casting a shadow on a white wall behind him.

SF Symphony legend Michael Tilson Thomas dies: ‘Like some great library being burned’

1Apr. 23, 2026·1:54pm

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The 17 best events in SF this weekend

Nov. 26, 2025·11:00pm

A conductor in blue leads an orchestra. Musicians around are focused, playing string instruments. One stands out with blue-framed glasses and a baton.

‘Magnificent’: Michael Tilson Thomas’ final concert brings the whole house to tears

Apr. 27, 2025·8:00pm

A woman holding a violin and bow stands near a staircase while a man sets up a music stand. There are framed pictures on a table between them.

A $20 million violin in search of a buyer enchants a private party in a Painted Lady

Aug. 9, 2024·10:36pm

A man in a white tuxedo jacket plays a grand piano on stage, eyes closed. Behind him, an orchestra of musicians in black attire performs under the direction of a conductor.

Shut up and sing? No way. John Legend opens up on life and politics in SF Symphony show

Jul. 24, 2024·9:12pm

The image shows a conductor passionately leading musicians, with flames and a fiery red backdrop intensifying the scene. Two violinists are visible in the foreground.

Hear that? It’s the sound of the San Francisco Symphony setting itself on fire

Jun. 20, 2024·1:00pm

People are playing violins in a dimly lit room, focusing intently on their performance. The spotlight highlights a woman in the foreground.

As the San Francisco Symphony struggles, another classical ensemble catches fire

May 25, 2024·1:00pm

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Opinion: Readers respond to the call for greater transparency at the San Francisco Symphony

May 13, 2024·8:50pm

A black-and-white photo of a few audience members watching an orchestra play in a large, nearly empty modern concert hall.

Opinion: The San Francisco Symphony is in crisis. It’s time to bust open the books

May 11, 2024·2:00pm