Handel's Messiah with the San Francisco Symphony and Chorus
Davies Symphony Hall (201 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 94102)
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- $30.00 - $75.00
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- $15.00 - $37.50*
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All offers for Handel's Messiah have expired.
The last date listed for Handel's Messiah was Sunday December 18, 2011 / 2:00pm.
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David Robertson Conducts Dvořák at Davies Symphony Hall
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Conductor David Robertson, of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Orchestra leads the San Francisco Symphony in a program of great contrasts. The evening begins with a bang, as Rossini's Overture to L'Italiana in Algeri starts things off. This widely recorded and performed piece opens slowly, leading up to a joyous burst of music. Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 follows, showing off the bold and colorful style of the composer's youthful pieces. Dvořák's Symphony No. 7 closes out the evening. This complex piece combines intense calm and peacefulness with moments of intense turmoil and is one of the works that best embodies the spirit of its composer. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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John on What to Wear
It's SF .. so the range was wide.
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Steve Bakaley on Where to Park
If you are smart, you'll take BART to the Civic Center or the Metro to Van Ness. Don't drive!
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Carolyn Rissanen on Where to Park
Always BART to the city - 3 blocks from Civic Center.
46 Goldstar Member Reviews
do1ngbus1ne33
What more can one say that the Messiah to kick-off the holidays. A must see for all of all ages...Written on Jan 19 2012
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Dave Landeck
Fantastic choir! Really got us in the spirit of Christmas. Davies was beautiful.Written on Dec 17 2010
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Carolyn Rissanen
Very well performed - love the venue - seats were great - five stars!Written on Dec 17 2010
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Absolutely incredible. Conductor Bohlin did an outstanding job of bringing every instrument and vocalist together into one smooth sound. Loved it!Written on Dec 19 2011
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More Information About Handel's Messiah
Website
http://www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=52386
Quotes & Highlights
- Listen to an audio sample of Messiah.
Description
Few pieces can deliver a fresh perspective each time they are heard. Handel’s Messiah is one of those works that yields a new secret on every hearing. Composed in 1741, it reportedly was a favorite work of Beethoven for its “sublimity of language.” For modern listeners, it holds a place of reverence in the canon for its universal appeal and moments of timeless expression.
Program:
Handel Messiah
Artists: Ragnar Bohlin conductor
Joélle Harvey soprano
Kelley O’Connor mezzo-soprano
Richard Croft tenor
Michael Todd Simpson baritone
San Francisco Symphony and Chorus
About the Ticket Supplier: San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas present more than 220 concerts each year from September through July in a variety of genres, with SFS musicians performing classical concerts, holiday favorites, summer pops events, free outdoor concerts, special series for families and children, plus presentations of visiting guest artists and orchestras from around the globe. The San Francisco Symphony also takes its unique style to audiences world-wide, touring nationally and internationally every year. The SFS is currently recording all the Mahler symphonies on its own media label and has recently launched Keeping Score, a national, multi-year, multi-media project bringing classical music to millions of Americans via TV, radio, the Internet and more.