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Enjoy the Classics in San Francisco
If classical music is your game, then San Francisco needs to be on your bucket list. A classical music hub, this Northern California city is home to a world-class symphony, the second-largest opera company in the U.S., and some of the best visiting ensembles and soloists in the world.
The San Francisco Symphony, which is under the direction of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and performs at Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, often blends favorites, including Beethoven, Mahler, Prokofiev, and Stravinsky, with little-known works throughout its programs. In addition, the San Francisco Symphony hosts a variety of other performers throughout the year, such as Hilary Hahn, the New York Philharmonic with Alan Gilbert, and the Philadelphia Orchestra with Charles Dutoit.
Another place to catch a great show is the San Francisco Opera (below), which usually produces around 10 operas a year. Past operas have included Madame Butterfly, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, and Macbeth. Other arts venues in the San Francisco area include the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the San Francisco Classical Voice, and the San Francisco Theater.
In addition to classical music, jazzy nightclubs in the Bay area, such as Yoshi’s in Oakland, Café Claude, or Bruno’s, feature great mixtures of music like soul, funk, rock, Latin, reggae, and rhythm and blues.
This classical music destination also is well-known for offering free classical music events throughout the year. The Davies Symphony Hall and University of California San Francisco Genentech Hall Atrium and Cole Hall all have been known to open their doors for free concerts.
For more information, visit
www.sanfrancisco.travel.
— Deborah Huso
24 MILITARY OFFICER DECEMBER 2012
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