Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the SF Symphony have announced the appointment of Joshua Elmore as Principal Bassoon.
He is apparently the orchestra’s first black principal player in 50 years.
The SF Symphony have also appointed Section Percussionist Stan Muncy.
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