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American orchestra based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1911.

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Referred to as "San Francisco Symphony" since the mid-late 1950s. Residing at the Davies Symphony Hall since September 1980.

Musical directors
Esa-Pekka Salonen, 2020-
Michael Tilson Thomas, 1995-2020, now Music Director Laureate.
Herbert Blomstedt, 1985-1995, now Conductor Laureate.
Edo de Waart, 1977-1985
Seiji Ozawa (小澤 征爾), 1970-1977
Josef Krips, 1963-1970
Enrique Jordá, 1954-1963
Pierre Monteux, 1935-1952
Issay Dobrowen, 1931-1934
Basil Cameron, 1930-1932
Alfred Hertz, 1916-1930
Henry Kimball Hadley, 1911-1915

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San Francisco Symphony is on Tour!

5 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Mar 5, 2026

Davies Symphony Hall

San Francisco, CA

View all 5 shows in the Tour tab below
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