Find Us on Social Media:
Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu
Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, joins as this week's Classical Californian.
Remembering Robin Sutherland
Renowned musician Robin Sutherland, who served as Principal Keyboards with the San Francisco Symphony for 46 years, has passed away. He was a beloved figure known for his virtuosity and cultural versatility.
Celebrating MTT on KDFC! Tuesday at 8pm
Celebrate the 25th season of the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas with encore performances every Tuesday at 8PM on Classical KDFC. Stream on KDFC.com.
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.
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas kick off a two-week Stravinsky Festival, featuring his iconic ballets and other works. Concerts are scheduled for the upcoming weekends.
‘They Must Have Gone Berserk!’
Emanuel Ax is set to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the San Francisco Symphony, highlighting the drama, inventiveness, and unique cadenza of the early composition.
Leila Josefowicz Plays Salonen’s Violin Concerto
Violinist Leila Josefowicz revisits Esa-Pekka Salonen's award-winning concerto, originally written for her, with the San Francisco Symphony. She reflects on its evolution and impact.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
