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A Symphony of Senses: Exploring the Magic of Music and Film at the San Francisco Symphony
In the heart of San Francisco, the Davies Symphony Hall becomes a haven for music enthusiasts and film buffs alike. Three remarkable events—Carmina Burana & Adams’ Piano Concerto, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and Salonen Conducts Mahler 2—promise to explore the full spectrum of auditory and visual delight. From the timeless power of choral music to the intense drama of live film scoring, these performances by the San Francisco Symphony offer something extraordinary for every attendee.
Jan 1, 2025
Share1. Carmina Burana & Adams’ Piano Concerto
Orff’s profane and profound pseudo-medieval cantata Carmina burana is the banger of all choral bangers: No one who has heard the opening movement “O Fortuna” even once, whether live or on a film soundtrack, could question its eternal-earworm status. Also on the program: A new piano concerto by John Adams, featuring pianist Víkingur Ólafsson and conductor David Robertson, a responsive and nuanced interpreter of Adams’s eclectic soundscapes.
16 - 19 Jan, 2025
San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco, CA · Davies Symphony Hall
2. The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers
Lights, Camera, Music!: Watch favorite films on the big screen at Davies Symphony Hall as the scores are performed live by the SF Symphony. The second installment of Peter Jackson’s fantasy-adventure saga finds the Fellowship of the Ring facing new challenges in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Rated PG-13
8 - 10 May, 2025
San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco, CA · Davies Symphony Hall
3. Salonen Conducts Mahler 2
At the euphoric climax of Maestro, Bradley Cooper channels Leonard Bernstein conducting Mahler’s Second Symphony. The Resurrection still matters because it moves us, and it moves us because it grapples with the Big Questions: Do our lives matter? Why must we suffer? Will we be healed? Reinforcing this theme of spiritual transcendence, Mahler wrote his own text for the finale: “Rise again…What you have conquered, will bear you to God!”
12 - 14 Jun, 2025
San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco, CA · Davies Symphony Hall
Conclusion
The San Francisco Symphony's upcoming season is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion, inspire thought, and foster a sense of community. With events like 'Carmina Burana & Adams’ Piano Concerto,' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,' and 'Salonen Conducts Mahler 2,' audiences will not only be entertained but also moved to reflect on broader themes of life, art, and human experience. It’s a celebration of creativity that promises to touch the hearts and minds of everyone who steps into the Davies Symphony Hall.
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