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    San Francisco Symphony Mahler's Symphony No. 1

    San Francisco Symphony Mahler's Symphony No. 1

    San Francisco Symphony

    January 27, 2008

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    From the forest murmurs of its opening to the triumphant blaze of its final pages, Mahler's First is one of music's most stunning symphonic debuts. L'Ascension is a heavenward journey, led by Messiaen's foremost living interpreter, Myung-Whun Chung. Don't miss his first appearance here in 25 years.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: $48-$65

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      January 27, 2008

      Times:
      2pm

    • Venue Info

      Flint Center for the Performing Arts

      21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, CA 95014

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    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access
      • Downtown San Jose

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      • Event Name: San Francisco Symphony Mahler's Symphony No. 1
        "Conductor Etiquette"
        Comment posted by: Horn enthusiast from Los Altos, CA, Jan 28, 2008

        I didn't attend the Thu concert however I did attend the Fri concert. The episode of the repeated measures in the Mahler from Thursday's concert was discussed in great detail among concertgoers. Being... Expand

        I didn't attend the Thu concert however I did attend the Fri concert. The episode of the repeated measures in the Mahler from Thursday's concert was discussed in great detail among concertgoers. Being an orchestral musician myself, I find it appalling that a conductor would subject his orchestra to repeating a section in a concert, regardless of how disturbing the train wreck was. It would have been much more sophisticated to just go on. In the Jan 25 concert, there was a significant amount of uncertainty in the musicians' responses to Chung's conducting, as a matter of fact they seemed to perform better when they ignored him. Watching Chung's conducting style, I was amazed that the orchestra came in together at all! While Chung may be considered a genius by some, he would also be considered a very difficult conductor to play under by the folks who deserve recognizable directions and gestures. I laud the orchestra for doing so well, exhibiting grace under pressure. Collapse

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