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Itzhak Perlman

Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu

Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu

Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, joins as this week's Classical Californian.

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Itzhak Perlman Opens the SF Symphony Season

Itzhak Perlman Opens the SF Symphony Season

San Francisco Symphony's season opening gala features violinist Itzhak Perlman and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Perlman will perform Bach's 'Double' Concerto and Schindler's List theme.

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