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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.

08/27/2025
Remembering Robin Sutherland

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.

12/19/2020
Celebrating MTT on KDFC! Tuesday at 8pm

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.

04/06/2020
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.

03/06/2020
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony

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.

03/06/2020
‘They Must Have Gone Berserk!’

‘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.

03/06/2020
Leila Josefowicz Plays Salonen’s Violin Concerto

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.

03/06/2020

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