Chanticleer invites you on a journey through the soul of San Francisco—a city of voices, visions, and vibrant harmony. From its storied avenues and fog-kissed peaks to its rich legacy of innovation and inclusion, San Francisco has long been a muse for artists and a beacon for dreamers. In this program, we honor the city’s diverse musical heritage, lifting up the works of Bay Area composers past and present, echoing the spirituals of resilience, the jazz of revolution, the folk of protest, and the contemporary sounds that continue to shape the cultural landscape. Interwoven through this program are tributes to the many identities that call this city home—voices of LGBTQ+ pride, immigrant spirit, and creative defiance.