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San Francisco Symphony

201 Van Ness Avenues, San Francisco, CA (Civic Center)
415-864-6000
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Ranked #16 of 324 attractions in San Francisco
Type: Symphonies
Activities: Arts and crafts
Owner description: Presents and performs over 220 concerts annually, from September through July. In 2011-12 celebrates its 100th centennial season- learn more at our... more » Owner description: Presents and performs over 220 concerts annually, from September through July. In 2011-12 celebrates its 100th centennial season- learn more at our website. « less
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Sunnyvale, California
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39 reviews 39 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Great performances all the time. You can spend a wonderful evening at a somewhat elevated state of appreciation to all the giants of the greatest form of eternal human self expression. Enjoy

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Barcelona, Spain
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It is a nice building, but you can't compare to European style. The neighborhood is full of beggars and crazy people. Did not feel very pleased.

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Ventura, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Bad acoustics, bad customer service, I would recommend that you go anywhere else. These people are arrogant, rude, and have absolutely no talent whatsoever. You WILL be disappointed ;-(

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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

A bit pricey but defiantly worth going to see the SF Symphony or one of the many other venues offered. A beautiful structure.

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Albuquerque
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Esp liked pre-concert lecture w audio illustrations. Made Nielsen symphony much more understandable.

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Manchester, England
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104 reviews 104 reviews
48 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

On a short work trip to San Francisco from the UK, we wanted to catch a classical concert by the SFSymphony Orchestra - and what a wonderful performance it was, conducted by the elegant and expressive Christoph Eschenbach. The first half consisted of two arias by Wagner sung exquisitely by baritone Matthias Goerne, especially Wotan's Farewell and Magic Fire Music... More

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wilmette
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We sat in the last row of the top balcony and the sound was great and the $50.00/tickets price affordable. We also observed chairs behind the musicians. We found out San Francisco Symphony's center terrace seats are sold for $15 to $20 two hours before the performance; additionally, student rushes may be available for $20. (Call the organization's box office... More

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Tiburon, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Tilson Thomas has, over the past decade, molded and refined the SFSO to a finely tuned orchestra. He's versatile, impassioned, loves outreach to bring people to new or unusual music, and Davies is a very flexible acoustic space for the symphony. I love the center terrace seats BEHIND the orchestra since you're just above the percussion section and can even... More

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Perth, Australia
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93 reviews 93 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Nice sunny day, walked around the botanical gardens and near area. If catching the #71 bus, take it around the south side of the park and get off at 9th street stop. Start of the park next to Haight is grotty, dirty, smelly.

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San Francisco, California
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63 reviews 63 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

My husband and I have been symphony subscribers for many many years. The conductor, Michael Tilson Thomas, is a world-class conductor as are the musicians. The music selections are varied and it is also nice to hear guest conductors sometimes. We feel lucky to have such quality music so close to home.

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