program
No Such Spring
[San Francisco Symphony Commission, World Premiere]
Samuel
Adams
Symphony No. 6
Anton
Bruckner
performances
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THE FEBRUARY 23 CONCERT IS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Event Description
Anton Bruckner never heard his Sixth Symphony performed in full, but he proudly described it as his “boldest symphony.” Still overlooked today, it is awash in beautiful themes and imaginative twists and turns. Opening this program led by Esa-Pekka Salonen, pianist Conor Hanick premieres an SF Symphony commission by Samuel Adams, known for his expressive, innovative, and genre-bending music.
Concert Extras
A pre-concert Q&A with composer Samuel Adams will be presented from the stage one hour before the concert on February 23 from 6:30–7:00pm. Free to all ticketholders.
