These trying times for the San Francisco Symphony are marked by the departure of Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, leading to a challenging search for his replacement amid proposed budget cuts.
The cancellation of Verdi's Requiem performances due to a Symphony Chorus strike demonstrates the immediate impact of budget concerns on the upcoming season's plans.
Despite uncertainties, the performance reviewed brought a sense of hope, suggesting that although the past is tumultuous, the Symphony's music continues to resonate and provide refuge.
Nico Muhly's new Piano Concerto premiered this weekend incorporated Baroque influences, showcasing a mixture of old and new musical trends that reflects both his and Tharaud's artistic backgrounds.
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