The orchestra’s former music director leads a program of Schubert and Brahms with grace, if occasional shakiness.

Two works by Hector Berlioz get the spotlight in the orchestra’s latest program, along with music by Debussy, Richard Strauss ...

And though the phrase would doubtless set his nonagenarian teeth on edge, there’s only one word you can say to any musician ...

San Francisco Symphony performs "Carmina burana" and John Adams "After the Fall" at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco.

It was only a matter of time before composer and pianist Courtney Bryan was tapped to curate a program for SoundBox, the San Francisco Symphony’s alternative performance space and concert series.

Vikingur Olafsson, left, and John Adams at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, where “After the Fall” will have its premiere on Thursday.Credit...Aaron Wojack for The New York Times ...

From a cool double bill of 1980s bands to a revered classical music quartet, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area.

The Year of the Snake is upon us as communities across the Bay Area celebrate Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year and Tet. Here’s just a sampling of ways to join in the celebrations.

San Francisco Symphony performs “Carmina burana” and John Adams “After the Fall” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. For ...

Elder himself commented on how varied and unorthodox the night’s program was, but he did a masterful job of pulling together ...