San Francisco Symphony — Attraction in San Francisco

Absolutely entrancing! Let me take you on a journey through my recent experiences with the astounding San Francisco Symphony. Nestled in the heart of this glorious city, the symphony has proven itself to be one of the most exceptional musical institutions in the world. The sheer brilliance of their skilled musicians is beyond words, and their venue on Van Ness St. is easily accessible, with convenient parking in the nearby garage.

In the past two months, I've been privileged to attend not one, but two immensely unique events that have forever transformed my perspective on symphony performances. San Francisco Symphony's innovative approach has breathed new life into the world of classical music. The transformation they've undergone is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Picture this: the symphony playing live, perfectly synchronized with one of the most beloved movies projected onto a large screen. The marriage of live scores and cinematic storytelling was nothing short of mesmerizing. The professionalism and precision displayed by the San Francisco Symphony were so seamless that it felt like the orchestra and the film were destined to be together.

But the symphony's evolution doesn't stop there. I had the distinct pleasure of attending a second event, an extraordinary fusion of modern artistry and musical talent. Witnessing this collaboration was an ethereal experience. Imagine the harmonious interplay of contemporary artists and the symphony's masterful musicians, creating an auditory and visual masterpiece that defies convention.

As a musician myself, I was particularly excited to see the symphony embrace these new dimensions of artistic expression. The first event featured the iconic Drake, his music brought to life in ways I had never imagined. The second, a breathtaking rendezvous between Maxwell and the San Francisco Symphony, was nothing short of otherworldly. The blend of modern musicality and classical prowess was truly epic.

To anyone fortunate enough to be in San Francisco or the Bay Area, I implore you: do not miss the chance to witness this groundbreaking convergence of art forms. The San Francisco Symphony has curated an experience that transcends time and genre, leaving an indelible mark on all who are lucky enough to attend. My heartfelt gratitude goes to the San Francisco Symphony for gifting me an unforgettable journey into the realm of musical brilliance...

This is a beautiful, artistic and classy venue, with a retro flair. One can tell that it was built with creative performance concepts and orchestral landscape in mind, made just for shows and concerts that invite the intimate company of an entire orchestra. Though I'm not too fond of driving into the City (it's too chaotic for my liking to be honest), I'm always down to catch a show, a concert or a ballet at venues like this or my other favorite place in SF--the War Memorial Opera House.

I had such a lovely time seeing the suited-up gentlemen of Boyz II Men perform here in recent weekend. Some artists just look better in person and some songs just sound even better LIVE. The only downside was the fact that Mike, the bass of the group, was missing. I don't follow celebrity gossip, so I haven't had a clue about what happened to Mike, but his deep deep voice in the background sure made a huge difference in all their songs.

However, as a trio, their stage presence was a class act, and their music is still timeless. I mean, you could feeeeeeel the vibration in the symphony hall!!! Or, was that coming from the orchestra? 😁🙃

To me, the best seats in the house are lodge and side box seats--they are smaller sections for small groups, with great view of the stage, a lot fewer bodies around you, and much quieter. They create a more intimate and pleasant experience to enjoy the show. And if you're close enough to the stage, you can see the gray in Shawn's beard. 😆😇 I kid! I kid!

P. S. The closest parking structure is Grove St parking garage. It's a quick dash across the street to the Symphony Hall. The parking attendant was so kind--I arrived a bit late and worried about not being able to find a parking space, but he ended up giving me a free VIP reserved spot, without any begging or...

2018 - 2019 modus operandi... Bait and Switch programming. DO Not naught knot your money and high stress anger button by buying expensive SEASON tickets for the next THREE YEARS! LOOK AROUND and Saturday audience applauds between movements, take selfies and drink and talk during music.They are enjoying the $50 special "sale/welcome", whilst my friend paid $$93, was it, per ticket as a super great gift for six tickets for... ME!... There are plenty of RUSH or discount tickets once the season starts in September and after believing that WORLD class conductors or soloists from essentially Europe or us-EastCoast will show up, the program changes, the conductor is replaced by an unfamiliar full in, and the soloist is NOT WORLD class. What happened to Daniel and the all Schumann program?. Oh replaced by Umpopop Johan Strauss polka and anvil banging musician that nearly falls off the stage. What happened to the Grieg piano concerto? Replaced by a simplistic Mozart piano concerto piece.The time and expensive solicitations for a LIVE CLASSICAL SYMPHONIC CONCERT is just a cheap wish paper pamphlettoperetta.

I had to go to the zBoxOffice (yes they do not look as if they do not care, eyes open, but their brain is singing pop songs of the 1990 s) and complain and got a refund and solicitation for a different concert, but why even bother believing anything in the marketing brochures?!... An infinite reference to the TBA (TO BE ANNOUNCED) IN THE LATEST 2019 2020 BROCHURE. The organization is not dynamic. Flacid. Hoping for the best to you and your friend/guest, order a price strong drink and SNORE. At least that was what an intoxicant did,...