Let the music take you away at the San Francisco Symphony. The San Francisco Symphony has long been an integral part of city life and culture in the Bay Area. From Mozart to Stravinsky, the San Francisco Symphony has spent the last 100 years entertaining audiences with the highest possible standard of excellence in musical performance at home and around the world. San Francisco car hire travelers come from around the world to enjoy a performance by this talented squad of musicians, and now you can too. Reserve your seats at an upcoming performance of the symphony and see why San Francisco can't stop buzzing about this amazing culture institution.

Facts about the San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony was founded in 1911.

Nearly 60,000 people hear over 200 concerts featuring the San Francisco Symphony every year.

The San Francisco Symphony has presented over 230 world premiere concerts in its history. The group has commissioned almost 100 new works, and received 15 awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. The San Francisco Symphony is thus considered to be among the countrys most artistically adventurous and financially stable art institutions.

Housing creative genius

The San Francisco Symphony has been housed in a number of different concert venues since opening its doors in 1911. The first SFS performance was held in December 1911 in the Cort Theater at 64 Ellis Street. By 1918, San Francisco car hire travelers could catch a performance at the Curran Theatre on Geary Street. The group would spend the next twelve years alternating performances between the Curran and Tivoli Theater. Today, San Francisco car hire travelers can enjoy a performance at the state of the art Louise M. Davis Symphony Hall at Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue. Built in 1980, the hall underwent extensive renovations in 1990 and is now considered to be one of the finest concert venues in the nation.

Plan your visit to the symphony

Is this your first time attending a symphony concert during a San Francisco car hire vacation? Well, congratulations ?you're about to embark on an amazing musical journey! Chances are you may even recognize a tune or two. Believe it or not, classical music is far more mainstream that you initially believe. From television commercials to cartoon jingles, masterpieces like Gershwins Rhapsody in Blue and Rossinis William Tell overture are constantly making appearances in our everyday lives. If this is your first time at a symphony concert, please remember to turn your cell phone or pager off before entering the hall. Also, it is customary not to talk while the music is playing. San Francisco car hire travelers are discouraged from bringing children under the age of seven to regular subscription performances. The San Francisco Symphony offers a special kid-friendly Music for Families Series, as well as Concerts for Kids.

Please don't stop the music

Has a recent performance from the San Francisco Symphony left you wanting more? Then head upstairs to the Davies After Hours party during your upcoming San Francisco car hire vacation. Part performance, part reception, the Davies After Hours offers San Francisco car hire travelers the opportunity to enjoy musical groups from other genres reflected in the nights program. Simply take a seat in the open air balconies and enjoy the show! After Hours performances are free for all ticketholders to concerts (specific dates only ?please contact the San Francisco Symphony for more details).

For more information on the San Francisco Symphony, please visit the official symphony website at www.sfsymphony.org. San Francisco car hire travelers can purchase tickets online or by telephone at 415-864-6000. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10am to b6pm and Saturday from noon to 6pm.