San Francisco Symphony: my classic Gershwin
Davies Symphony Hall (201 Van Ness San Francisco, CA 94102)
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The last date listed for San Francisco Symphony: my classic Gershwin was Thursday July 7, 2011 / 8:00pm (Pre-Concert Reception at 7:00pm).
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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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Linda Mowen on Where to Park
We arrived 45 minutes early and we able to find parking on the street a block and a half away.
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Linda Mowen on Where to Park
There's no charge for parking on the street in the evening.
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Linda Mowen on Other
You could take mini binoculars to get close up views.
13 Goldstar Member Reviews
Robert S.
Loved the All-Gershwin All the time concept. Such a great sound he had. It's always fun to actually WATCH that kind of music being made...violins being hoisted into position all at once etc. And the young conducter was enjoyable to watch also.Written on Jul 08 2011
Not sure Laura's part was all that successful. Her voice wasn't right for the majority of the selections/arrangements they chose to perform. The horns were drowning her out in the first song even.
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Arnie B
Outstanding concert. Wonderful music and soloist. I highly recommend this series of concerts.Written on Jul 08 2011
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Goldstar Member
I attended this concert because I have seen Laura Benanti perform on Broadway in both Gypsy and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. While she has a lovely voice and personality, her voice seems better suited to the Broadway stage than to the concert hall. Althought the orchestra seemed to overpower her it was still very enjoyable to hear her performing Gershwin. The other pieces of the evening were also easy to enjoy.Written on Jul 08 2011
The Goldstar seats were good, First Tier for mine, and quite a value for the money.
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Victor Seeto
All of the soloist were great. Laura Benanti's voice is beautiful. A great introduction of Laura to San Francisco.Written on Jul 09 2011
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More Information About San Francisco Symphony: my classic Gershwin
Quotes & Highlights
- A pre-concert reception features live music by the Martini Brothers, plus food and drinks for sale. Reception begins an hour before the concert, and continues during intermission.
Description
Michael Francis, conductor
Laura Benanti, vocalist
Ian Parker, piano
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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.