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We were lucky to catch Elim Chan's debut at SF Symphony last Fri as the next music director, and it was really special. She conducted La Mer, one of my favorite orchestral pieces. She said she felt humbled and grateful at taking on the role, and she exuded a really direct, open, youthful energy.

Gabe Meline@gmeline.bsky.social

So yeah, Elim Chan finished tonight’s concert, then just wandered onto the street and started hanging out with everyone

Ryan

@snarfed.org

She also conducted Sascha Cooke, a long time collaborator of MTT's, and they had a pretty emotional passing-the-torch moment in his memory. Everyone felt his presence, and his blessing, so strongly.

kqed.orgShe’s the One: Elim Chan Wins ’Em Over at Davies Symphony HallThe 39-year-old incoming Music Director received a rapturous welcome in a San Francisco Symphony program of Wagner, Berlioz and Debussy.

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Ryan

@snarfed.org

12 June

No one can replace MTT, of course, and I'm still pretty heartbroken that we couldn't keep Esa-Pekka, but Chan seems poised to bring on a new era. Can't wait for the 27-28 season!