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San Francisco Symphony

20 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.

Yefim Bronfman

3 concerts

Yefim Bronfman, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is renowned for his dynamic performances of Russian composers like Prokofiev and Shostakovich. An American citizen since 1989, he has performed globally and won a Grammy for Bartók's concertos. Notable collaborations include Emanuel Ax and Shlomo Mintz. He was featured in Fantasia 2000 and described in Philip Roth's novel "The Human Stain." His extensive discography spans over 90 recordings.

Esa-Pekka Salonen

10 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.