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Protests Erupt During Israel Philharmonic Concert in San Francisco

3/27/2025

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Protests erupted on March 23 during the Israel Philharmonic's concert at Davies Symphony Hall, as demonstrators voiced their outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza. Amid the turmoil, Music Director Lahav Shani skillfully guided the orchestra through Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, blending powerful music with a palpable tension that filled the air.

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Protests erupted on March 23 during the Israel Philharmonic's concert at Davies Symphony Hall, as demonstrators voiced their outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza. Amid the turmoil, Music Director Lahav Shani skillfully guided the orchestra through Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, blending powerful music with a palpable tension that filled the air.