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THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In a communiqué from their office, the San Francisco Symphony informed the press that following the City's approval of the Symphony's Health & Safety Plan, the organization has been able to increase its audience capacities for their live concerts at Davies Symphony Hall during the months of May and June 2021. Because of it, additional tickets are now available for concerts on May 6 and May 7, with the majority of tickets reserved for health care professionals and community partners who have been at the front lines supporting the people of our city in critical ways throughout the pandemic. A limited number of the added tickets will be made available to SF Symphony donors and subscribers beginning Tuesday May 4 at l0am and can be purchased by calling the SF Symphony Box Office at (415) 864-6000. The Concert schedule is as follows: SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
JEAN SEBELIUS Rakastava (Final Version) SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
WILLIAM GRANT STILL Out of the Silence SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
FREYA WALEY-COHEN Talisman (U.S. Premiere) SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY
SOMEI SATOH Saga The Schedule of the San Francisco Symphony's concerts for the month of June, will be published in Cultural World Bilingual in another article in two weeks. Audience Capacities for the performances from May 13 to June 25 will be increased to 35% of Davies Symphony Hall's total capacity. There will be two seating zones: a vaccinated only zone with limited social distancing on the Orchestra Level and Side Boxes, which will require proof of vaccination, and a socially-distanced zone in the Loge, First Tier, and Second Tier for those who have not been vaccinated (but who present proof of a negative Covid-l9 test) in addition to vaccinated patrons who prefer to maintain social distancing. Once San Francisco moves into the yellow tier status, capacities are expected to further increase to 50% of venue capacity. Tickets for the May 13-Jue 25 concerts can be purchased by members of the general public beginning May 6 at 10 AM by calling the SF Symphony Box Office at 415-864-6000. Tickets: $45/75/$95. The San Francisco Symphony's live concert reopening plan was developed in accordance with regulations set by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the City and Country of San Francisco and the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. These San Francisco Symphony performances will require proof of Vaccination or negative COVID-19 test for all patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers as well as universal Mask wearing. There will be significantly reduced concert hall capacity, contact less tickets, assigned seats that maximize physical distancing, 75 minute performances without intermission, increased ventilation and filtration standards, social distancing requirements, and other safety measures in place. Please visit sfsymphony.org/safety to read the San Francisco Symphony's Health and Safety FAQ. Further information on subscriptions and programs can also be found on their website sfsymphony.org |
