Members of the Orchestra
Members of the Orchestra


When it comes to making music, talent is just the beginning. Add these essentials: The physical endurance of a marathon runner. The emotional stamina to handle applause one moment and critical darts the next. A certain amount of genius. And pure love of music. Everyone who walks onto the stages of Davies Symphony Hall shares these qualities. All have chosen to devote themselves to music. It is not an easy life. But for them, it is the only life, full of unbelievable challenges and overwhelming joys. The music makers are a special breed. Meet them here.

* On Leave
† Acting Member of the San Francisco Symphony

First Violin  |  Second Violin  |  Viola  |  Cello  |  Bass  |  Flute  |  Oboe  |  Clarinet  |  Bassoon  |  Horn  |  Trumpet  |  Trombone  |  Tuba  |  Harp  |  Timpani  |  Percussion  |  Keyboard  |  Librarian

First Violin

Alexander Barantschik

Concertmaster, Naoum Blinder Chair


Nadya Tichman
Associate Concertmaster, San Francisco Symphony Foundation Chair
Mark Volkert

Assistant Concertmaster, 75th Anniversary Chair


Jeremy Constant
Assistant Concertmaster
Mariko Smiley
Paula & John Gambs Second Century Chair
Melissa Kleinbart
Katharine Hanrahan Chair
In Sun Jang

Yukiko Kurakata
Catherine A. Mueller Chair
Catherine Van Hoesen

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