Listed on MUSAY · checked Oct 22
Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94102
$55
Myths and legends are at the fore of a program headed by charismatic mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard and conductor Fabien Gabel. Ravel’s riveting, Russian-accented song cycle Shéhérazade abounds in sensuous modal melodies and dynamic drama that are sure to leave you as spellbound as Shéhérazade’s sultan. D’Indy’s vivid Istar, derived from Babylonian myth, celebrates the goddess of love and fertility, Istar, who strips herself naked to rescue her dead lover from hell. Based on a 19th-century German fairy tale about an empress who lacks both shadow and soul, Strauss’s surging single-movement Symphonic Fantasy on Die Frau ohne Schatten showcases what he called “the best parts” of his similarly titled opera.
Paid parking is available at the Performing Arts Garage beneath Davies Symphony Hall and at nearby Civic Center parking facilities. Public transportation via BART, Muni, and rideshare services is strongly recommended for performances.
10:00 am–6:00 pm
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Added to MUSAY Sep 2, 2026.
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