The first of three concerts featuring the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas, who became their music director ten years ago. Presented by Geoffrey Smith, who talks to two West Coast music critics, Joshua Kosman and Mark Swed, about the orchestra.
Steven Braunstein (contrabassoon), San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas
Michael Tilson Thomas Urban Legend for contrabassoon, strings and percussion
Bartok Music for strings, percussion and celesta
Strauss E7n Hetdenfeben
Two further concerts given by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas can be heard on Sunday and Thursday of next week in Performance on 3