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HIMARI Makes Her San Francisco Symphony Debut

Feb 25 2027, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

$85 – $95

Davies Symphony Hall

201 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102 United States

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Arts from Japan is proud to present a can’t-miss milestone: the San Francisco Symphony debut of HIMARI, the 15-year-old violin sensation already hailed as a “once-in-a-generation talent.” Fresh off her history-making appearance with the Berliner Philharmoniker and a landmark exclusive signing with Decca Classics, HIMARI brings her extraordinary technique and soulful artistry to Davies Symphony Hall under the baton of celebrated conductor Jaap van Zweden. Program to be announced. Rarely does a young artist arrive with this much anticipation — this is a chance to witness a star in the making, live, before the rest of the world catches on.

This is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season, presented by our partner, the San Francisco Symphony. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends, so we can experience this concert together.

These tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors, then to our Leadership Circle, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office, where a member discount rate may be available.

Date and Time: Thursday, February 25, 2027 at 7:30 PM PT

Venue: Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Tickets:
Non-members $95
Members $85*

*A discount code has been shared with members via email. If you’d like to become a member, click here. If you’re not sure you’re a member, contact jsnc@usajapan.org.

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Born in Japan in 2011, HIMARI has been hailed as a “once-in-a-generation talent,” captivating audiences with her exceptional technique and expressive depth. She began violin at age three, became the youngest student admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music in 2022, and in March 2025 made her debut as the youngest Asian soloist with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Winner of top prizes including the Lipinski & Wieniawski Grand Prix, she has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and London Philharmonic, among others. In 2025 she became the youngest artist signed exclusively to Decca Classics, and in 2027 makes her Carnegie Hall debut with the Boston Symphony under Andris Nelsons.

Founded in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony is one of America’s most celebrated orchestras, performing throughout the year at Davies Symphony Hall in the heart of San Francisco. Over more than a century, it has built a reputation for artistic excellence and adventurous programming, earning 15 Grammy Awards under a storied line of music directors, from Pierre Monteux to Michael Tilson Thomas. Arts from Japan is proud to feature Joe Hisaishi, Sayaka Shoji, and HIMARI with the San Francisco Symphony this season, pairing Japan’s finest musicians with one of the nation’s great orchestras.

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