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Elim Chan conducts the San Francisco Symphony in June. She officially takes over the orchestra as music director in September, 2027.

Stefan Cohen

Meet the future of the LA Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony

Tom Huizenga

As the classical concert season ramps up, two of America's finest orchestras will soon be led by new conductors when Daniel Harding takes over in Los Angeles and Elim Chan leads in San Francisco.

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Alexandria Ebron

Key Chorale | Jan. 22, 2026

Highlights from the performance, along with Joseph Caulkins' conversation with Classical WSMR host Mark Michaud.
Alexandria Ebron

Sarasota Opera, 'Merry Widow' | March 9, 2026

Highlights from the performance, along with Richard Russell's conversation with Classical WSMR host Mark Michaud.

Arts & Culture >>

Classical Stories From WSMR

Itzhak Perlman has a new recording: 'My American Songbook'

Susan Giles Wantuck

The album was released this summer on his 81st birthday.
Arts & Culture

Composer Chuck Owen marks 30 years of Jazz Surge with New Tampa concerts

Warren Buchholz

Two concerts at New Tampa Performing Arts Center mark three decades since Chuck Owen formed the Jazz Surge, which has recorded seven albums along the way.
Arts & Culture

Fall fun in Tampa Bay this weekend: Corn mazes, Oktoberfest, crafts and more

Malaika Hollist

Get lost in fall fun or the maze this weekend. From crafts to Oktoberfest, here are a few events you can check out across the greater Tampa Bay region.