Rebecca Wishnia

Divisive contract negotiations between management and musicians seem to impact the performance led by guest conductor Kazuki Yamada.

The ensemble arrives at SF Performances with a program centered around the creative struggles of Haydn, Dvořák, and Shostakovich.

Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins leads an appealing program that also includes music by William Grant Still and Leonard Bernstein.

In his own composition, the conductor turns the spotlight on the orchestra’s recently appointed principal cello, Rainer Eudeikis.

The world premiere of Nico Muhly’s Piano Concerto, with soloist Alexandre Tharaud, fits perfectly with the other Baroque-inspired works on the bill.

Every member of the orchestra is essential in this performance led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason makes his SF Symphony debut in Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1.

The violinist dazzles in a concerto by Henri Vieuxtemps, while Ryan Bancroft steers the orchestra through works by Debussy and Unsuk Chin.

Gemma New leads a standout performance that sees Pablo Ferrández soloing in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

The museum’s new exhibition, which runs through Aug. 18, creates a space for sonic contemplation.