Join Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony on their historic journey to China, with performances at the prestigious Hong Kong Arts Festival February 9,10, and 11 and the orchestra’s first ever appearance in mainland China at Shanghai’s Grand Theatre February 12. A day of educational programs and master classes at the renowned Shanghai Conservatory on February 13 rounds out the tour. To follow along on the tour, click on the Photo Album to view updated snapshots from the tour, and read entries in the Tour Blog, with personal tour stories and updates shared by musicians and staff.

Lead funding for the San Francisco Symphony’s international tours
is generously provided by the  Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation.

Sponsors of the 2006 China Tour include:

,  Dixon & Carol Doll Family Foundation,
,    and  Dragonair.