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San Francisco’s new season lacks … everything

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San Francisco’s new season lacks … everything

The San Francisco Symphony has declared ‘a unique transitional moment’ for 2025-26, which means the locker is bare.

It has no music director, not much original content, no strategy.

Jaap Van Zweden will lead the opening gala. He is committed to orchestras in Korea and France, so is unavailable as a potential leader.

CEO Matthew Spivey promises ‘a season filled with dynamic and engaging musical experiences’.

More here.

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