Join us for a captivating recital featuring two of today’s leading pianists, Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson, at Davies Symphony Hall. This event showcases a wide-ranging selection of music, reflecting the virtuosity and artistry that both performers bring to the stage. Experience an unforgettable evening as these electrifying artists converge to deliver a memorable performance in the Great Performers Series.
Event WebsiteToday’s Stars, Tomorrow’s Legends: Catch ascendant soloists in their Davies Symphony Hall recital debuts.
San Francisco Ballet’s Meet the Artist pre-performance talks are back in the Opera House for the 2025 Repertory Season! Join us before Friday evening and Sunday matinee performances for an informative talk featuring dancers, choreographers, musicians, and other artists in conversation with a moderator. The interviews take place in the orchestra level 55 minutes before the performance starts. Open seating is in the orchestra level, but a performance ticket for that date is required to enter the Opera House to attend Meet the Artist interviews.
Decades after his death, Richard Strauss enjoyed a posthumous comeback thanks to his searing and cerebral tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. The indelible opening trumpet fanfare is instantly recognizable from its use in films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Barbie. Equally colorful works by Hector Berlioz and Claude Debussy add Gallic flair before the program hurtles to its heart-racing conclusion with John Adams’ Short Ride in a Fast Machine.
Manon delves into the clash between love and ambition through a tragic tale of desire and survival. An impoverished French woman struggles between genuine love and the lure of luxury, ultimately discovering that her quest for opulence leads to ruin. Sir Kenneth MacMillan's acclaimed work provides profound insights into human psychology and the destructive nature of desire. This influential ballet makes its Bay Area debut, presented with original sets and costumes from the Royal Ballet. Performances are set from January 24 to February 1, 2025, at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.