The chamber orchestra’s concert was a masterclass in power, joy, cohesion, and control.
The orchestra returns to full-scale performances for its 75th season at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in the Marin Civic Center.
While clarifying its complex music, conductor James Gaffigan’s interpretation lacked the power of storytelling.
For her debut with SF Symphony on July 1, the conductor will lead Mendelssohn’s “Reformation” Symphony.
Esa-Pekka Salonen did a masterful job of concert programming and great performers did the rest.
Conductor Tianyi Lu made her debut with the SF Symphony, but violinist Maria Dueñas stole the show.
