San Francisco Symphony at 100 details the colorful, century-long history of one of America's great orchestras. Founded just five years after San Francisco's great earthquake of 1906, the Symphony evolved from a hometown band into an ...See moreSan Francisco Symphony at 100 details the colorful, century-long history of one of America's great orchestras. Founded just five years after San Francisco's great earthquake of 1906, the Symphony evolved from a hometown band into an orchestra of world-wide acclaim. The hour-long documentary features historical photos, film and video accompanied by a musical score by Mahler, Stravinsky, Copland, Adams, and Metallica -- among others. Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas leads an all-star cast of music luminaries who tell the story of the Symphony's rise from San Francisco's ashes. Narrated by novelist Amy Tan, other story-tellers include Metallica's Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield, the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, conductors Edo de Waart and Herbert Blomstedt, the Symphony's executive director Brent Assink, and composer John Adams. Written by
Bobby W.
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