Salonen Conducts Sibelius 7

Fri, Jun 6 • 7:30 PM

San Francisco Symphony

About this event

Experience an exhilarating performance as the SF Symphony presents 'Salonen Conducts Sibelius 7.' This concert features the stunning final symphony by Jean Sibelius, which distills symphonic form to its bare essentials, coupled with Richard Strauss's tone poems and a new commission from Gabriella Smith, highlighting her passion for climate action. Witness the artistic mastery of conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony in this unforgettable event.

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