San Francisco Symphony with Beethoven Symphony no. 9 and James Gaffigan

Jun 18, 2026 · Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Symphony’s Grammy Award-winning in-house label, SFS Media, founded in 2001, produces and distributes acclaimed orchestral, choral, opera, and contemporary recordings featuring conductors Michael Tilson Thomas and Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Beethoven Symphony no. 9

5 concerts

James Gaffigan

James Gaffigan is an American conductor born in New York City, known for his work with symphony orchestras and opera. He won the 2004 Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition. Gaffigan has held positions with the San Francisco Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, and serves as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin and Music Director of the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra. He is also Music Director Designate for Houston Grand Opera.