symphony kicked off their new season with a unique performance and gala to t to benefit the artistic communi. artistic community. we were there for the one-of-a-kind cel. one-of-a-kind celebration. >> the symphony opening night gala is back in its full glamour and with a special concert col. concert collaboration. the sounds of the san francisco sym. francisco symphony. it met the african-american shakespeare co. shakespeare company. in the season opener performance of a midsummer night's dream, a first first ever collaboration. >> he shall have thy love. >> this included chris sullivan. >> we wanted to bring this commy closer, to let everyone know tht know that this company is here, come see the work, come visualize, come share our work, come support us and let w un want veto seest year, frid'sopi hundreds of guests with different dining experiences. this is this year's gala co-chair. >> it is truly overwhelming andg and exciting. my heart is beating faster in the best of w. of ways. a midsummer's night dream is magical. this is what s all about. >> and comical. i don't think i've heard so