Renowned for its artistic excellence and innovative approach, the San Francisco Symphony is a leading arts institution in the United States. With a focus on creative performance concepts, award-winning recordings, and standard-setting education programs, the Symphony has received numerous accolades. Under the direction of conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Symphony is charting a new vision for the orchestral landscape, presenting over 220 concerts annually to a diverse audience both at home in Davies Symphony Hall and through national and international tours. Recognized for its adventurous programming, the Symphony has earned prestigious awards including multiple Grammys, France's Grand Prix du Disque, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers honors.