SAN FRANCISCO
Lee Heidhues 5.22.2026
San Francisco has been a leader culturally and politically for decades.
The international City by the Bay has broken ground with its hiring of renowned Elim Chan to be its 🎶 music director. The first woman to take the podium as director at Davies Hall in the symphony’s 115 year storied history.
Ms. Chan, 39, will formally assume her role in September 2027.
Elim Chan will take the helm next year and will follow in the wake of the late Michael Tilson Thomas. His recent death has left a tremendous void in the hearts and minds of San Francisco.
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