A thrilling evening of music is coming to the San Francisco Symphony as they are joined by conductor James Gaffigan and violinist Ray Chen this January. Together they will perform a trio of works, Missy Mazolli's Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres), Samuel Barber's one and only Violin Concerto, and Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5. Join the orchestra as they wind their way through a program so dazzling it'll leave you seeing fireworks at the end.

Mark Elder conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in this performance of Richard Strauss' incredible 1896 tone poem. With its unforgettable opening fanfare and heart-stopping movements, it has since become synonymous with space exploration and the cosmos after Stanley Kubrick chose it as the theme for his seminal 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey.

No season is complete without a rousing performance of Carl Orff's lustful and triumphant Carmina Burana and its showstopping O Fortuna chorus. Conductor David Robertson conducts the San Francisco Symphony through this roof-raising piece, joined by the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and a host of talented soloists!

Under the masterful baton of Herbert Blomstedt, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra perform Schubert's charming Symphony No. 5 and Brahms' dynamic Symphony No. 1. Schubert's Mozart-influenced Symphony No. 5 is a delightful showcase of the composer's youthful exuberance, with elegant melodies and charming orchestration, while Brahms' Symphony No. 1 is a monumental work which took 20 years to write.

Famous Couple David Foster and Katharine McPhee are heading out on tour together again. Hitting the great North American road, the husband and wife duo embark on the 'An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee'. You can expect them to give the audience a special evening, performing popular hits written by David himself.

With a resume bursting with achievement, Burton Cummings is one of Canada's most beloved sons. His long and illustrious career saw heady rock-stardom with The Guess Who, who became the first Canadian band to reach the Billboard #1 and sold millions across the nation. As a solo artist, he's continued to evolve and create his rock and bluesy tunes, including 'Stand Tall' and 'My Own Way to Race'.

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

Acoustic guitar virtuoso and two time Grammy Award nominee Tommy Emmanuel is back on tour, bringing his unrivalled passion and energy to his beloved instrument. Expect jazz, blues, folk and more from this Australian native who has embraced all things American. Watch this adroit performer coax his extreme talent and leave you with a smile on your face!

An integral part of the scene that bred Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and others, Travis was one of the driving forces of British guitar pop in the late 90s and early 00s. Originally named 'Glass Onion,' Travis was founded when all four members were students at the Glasgow School of Art in 1990. It was 1999's "The Man Who" that brought them to international attention. Followed by "The Invisible Band" in 2001, they cemented their place as one of the greatest bands of their generation. Don't miss your chance to see them live in 2025 on their largest North American tour in 15 years, in support of their new album "L.A. Times"!

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album You're A Woman, I'm A Machine, Death From Above 1979 hit the road once more for a highly anticipated string of live shows! Going gold in Canada and receiving high critical acclaim from the rock press on its release, the album put them on the map and introduced the high-energy two-piece to the world.

Experience the power and majesty of Taiko drumming as the internationally celebrated Kodo Drummers bring this ancient art form to the US. Taking their name from a Japanese word that can either mean 'heartbeat' or 'children of the drum', the group has performed on every continent, sewing the seeds of their spiritual message in their pulsating, driving rhythms.