Performances discontinued due to safety, ‘ongoing impacts’ of COVID-19
San Francisco Symphony has canceled all live concerts in its 2020-21 season, including performances slated through June 30, 2021. In an announcement on Monday, San Francisco Symphony CEO Mark C. Hanson said the orchestra is “deeply” disappointed to cancel, but that ongoing impacts of COVID-19 make it clear that discontinuing is the best course of action. But Hanson added that the move allows musicians and administrators to turn their “full attention to investing in the creation of compelling and timely digital content and experiences that both fit within required safety guidelines and take advantage of them as a catalyst for innovation.” New virtual programming for January–June 2021 will be announced later. A press release also stated that if concerts in Davies Symphony Hall do become possible, the symphony will announce new performances “accordingly.
