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Davies Symphony Hall

201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94199
(415) 864-6000 - Venue Website

"Completed in September, 1980 after more than two years of construction, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is the home of the San Francisco Symphony. More than six thousand individuals, foundations and corporations gave the money needed to build the Hall. The City of San Francisco donated the land and the State and Federal governments gave a total of $10 million toward the $28 million project. The San Francisco Symphony's home owes its name to the efforts and perseverance of Mrs. Louise M. Davies, the largest individual contributor to the building.

During the summer of 1992, Davies Symphony Hall underwent a major renovation, enhancing its acoustics to ensure an even better musical experience, and making an already stunning interior more beautiful still. Special care was also taken to provide improved facilities for the physically disabled."

www.sfsymphony.org

Venue Type: Auditorium
Neighborhood: Civic Center
Creator:  SFSymphony 
Creator:  SFSymphony 
Location & Nearby Info
201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Performers Coming to this Venue
Anders Larsson
Anders Larsson
In the summer of 2001 Swedish baritone Anders Larsson made his debut in Glyndebourne as the Count in Le Nozze di Figaro. In the 2001/2002 season he appeared at La Monnaie in Brussels as Silvio in ...
Malin Christensson
Malin Christensson
(Soprano) Born in Sweden, she studied at the RCM. She joined the Glyndebourne Chorus in 2005 and was the recipient of the Wessex Glyndebourne Award in the same year. Her roles include Barbarina...
Lothar Odinius
Lothar Odinius
German tenor Lothar Odinius studied at the Berlin Academy of Arts with Professor Anke Eggers. He attended master classes with Ingrid Bjoner, Alfredo Kraus and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.
Marie-Nicole Lemieux
Marie-Nicole Lemieux
In 2000, at age 24 years, contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux becomes the first Canadian to win the Prix de la Reine Fabiola (1st Prize) and the Special Prize at the Lied Concours Musical International...
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USER REVIEWS
Apr 02, 2008 - jimmyh
Very nice

I've been here numerous times, and haven't been disappointed. The seats are comfortable, the ushers are helpful enough, and the acoustics are beautiful. Some great concerts have been performed here. Aside from the resident conductor, I've seen musicians such as Philip Glass and Sarah Chang. Very nice place to go every once in a while.

Dec 17, 2007 - Chew
Refined with Superb Acoustics!

Beautiful venue on the interior and exterior! During the holidays, the venue is decorated with gigantic Christmas trees that are sponsored by businesses and local charities. I went to see "Handel's Messiah" this past weekend, which has nearly a full house on a Thursday evening. The performance had superb acoustics and excellent lighting. The SF Symphony is a wonderful place to enjoy culture and music!

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Upcoming Events
11/27 8:00p San Francisco Symphony Chorus sings Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 
11/28 8:00p San Francisco Symphony Chorus sings Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 
11/29 2:00p San Francisco Symphony Chorus sings Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 
12/3 8:00p Mariachi Sol de Mexico with the San Francisco Symphony
12/4 8:00p An Evening with Barbara Cook and the San Francisco Symphony
12/6 11:00a Deck the Hall:  Children’s Holiday Concert and Party with the San Francisco Symphony
3:00p Deck the Hall:  Children’s Holiday Concert and Party with the San Francisco Symphony
12/9 8:00p Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
12/10 2:00p Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
12/11 8:00p Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
12/12 8:00p Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
12/13 1:00p Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf
4:00p Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf
7:00p San Francisco Symphony: Holiday Pipe Dreams
12/14 8:00p Colors of Christmas
12/15 8:00p Colors of Christmas
12/16 8:00p Colors of Christmas
12/17 8:00p Choral Christmas Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus
12/18 8:00p Choral Christmas Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus
12/19 2:00p Choral Christmas Spectacular with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus