San Francisco Symphony Chinese New Year Celebration
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
(415) 552-8000
Box Office: (415) 864-6000
www.sfsymphony.org
Program
The San Francisco Symphony ushers in the Year of the Tiger at its 10th Anniversary Chinese New Year Concert & Celebration on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm.
Combining music, family and tradition, this afternoon event will feature a unique blend of Eastern and Western music, instruments, and artists. Highlights include pianist Haochen Zhang, 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist, performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and SF Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Grand Pas de Deux from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake featuring Yuan Yuan Tan and Tiit Helimets, principal dancers from the San Francisco Ballet.
Tickets to the concert also include free access to the pre-performance Festival Reception featuring lion dancing, Chinese drumming, children’s activities, Chinese desserts, savories, and teas. Guests may also enjoy the post-concert Imperial Ball, an elegant seated feast, inspired by the customs and traditions of the New Year.
Tickets
Concert ($20-$65), Imperial Ball ($350-$1,000). For general seating, call the SF Symphony Box Office at (415) 864-6000 or visit sfsymphony.org. For premium seating and tickets to the Imperial Ball, call (415) 503-5500.
* New this year - Concert & Parade Package. The SF Symphony and the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade are offering a ticket package to enjoy both Bay Area Chinese New Year Traditions. $45; available through the SF Symphony Box office at (415) 864-6000.
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