Opening Gala with Yuja Wang
Schedule
Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA
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Join us for a spectacular evening to celebrate the start of the 2025–26 season! Superstar pianist Yuja Wang takes the stage with conductor Jaap van Zweden & the San Francisco Symphony in a special program featuring Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s electrifying Piano Concerto No. 1, John Adams’ thrilling 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine', & Ottorino Respighi’s majestic 'Pines of Rome'.Enjoy a Spectacular Evening
🥂 A festive preconcert reception with a complimentary toast and light bites.
⭐ An extraordinary program featuring awe-inspiring pianist Yuja Wang.
🌙 The music doesn't stop when the concert ends. Stick around for music with a live DJ & specialty cocktails available for purchase at the Orchestra level bar, open until 9:30pm.
A Dazzling Celebration
5:30pm Preconcert Welcome Toast
7:00pm Concert
8:30pm Postconcert Drinks (for purchase)
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Artists:
Jaap van Zweden, Conductor
Yuja Wang, Piano
San Francisco Symphony
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Program:
John Adams
'Short Ride in a Fast Machine'
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No. 1
Ottorino Respighi
'Pines of Rome'
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For an elevated experience, explore our exclusive Gala Dinner packages before they sell out.
Presenting Sponsor: Zenni
This concert is generously sponsored by the William and Gretchen Kimball Fund.
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Where is it happening?
San Francisco Symphony, 233 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
