When pianist André Watts walked onto the stage of the brand-new Davies Symphony Hall on November 23, 1980, more than 2,500 people witnessed the birth of what is now internationally recognized as a remarkable success story: San Francisco Performances.įrom the beginning, San Francisco Performances has been much more than just another arts organization in a city that is a world cultural capital. San Francisco Performances provides the world’s best artists space and support for innovation in music and dance, and offers the community a transformative experience and a deep connection to the arts through the timeless power of live performance. We nurture unique relationships with today’s best artists to create an accessible, warm, and engaging arts experience. Quality, intimacy, access, and connection are the hallmarks of San Francisco Performances. And we always aim to provide the culturally curious with an insider’s look into the history, context, and practice of an art form. Through our nationally recognized artist residencies, we provide opportunities for audiences-from those who attend our concerts, to public school students who encounter music and dance for the very first time-to engage personally with artists and gain a deeper understanding of their work.
Performers like violinist Jennifer Koh, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, and pianist/composer Vijay Iyer are moving their art into the present and future, making it accessible to younger audiences while converting many traditionalists to new possibilities. We also champion a new generation, committed to building a contemporary and equitable repertoire.
We have introduced hundreds of established and emerging classical music, jazz, and dance artists to audiences, including Yo-Yo Ma, the Juilliard String Quartet, Philip Glass, Wendy Whelan, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. With a strong curatorial vision and adventurous programming, we are the city’s premier presenter of intimate concerts and solo performances. San Francisco Performances has been a leader in the Bay Area cultural scene since our founding in 1979.
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