among the headline attractions -- the boston symphony orchestra. usic began, it was nothing short of a revelation. >> what happened is the boston symphony came to town. and [laughs] as good as the san francisco symphony was for where it was and the time it was, our poor orchestra was not coming out very well in comparison. as a result, i think that led to a lot of soul-searching. >> narrator: the limitations of the young san francisco symphony under hadley were evident. recognizing the need to take the orchestra to the next level, the musical association began considering options. by july, amidst much controversy, the decision was made to hire alfred hertz, the recently retired conductor of new york's metropolitan opera. the critics raved. hadley was out. hertz was in. >> hertz -- well, for one thing, you have to imagine a great big genial bear because he was a great big man -- horizontally, mostly. he had a big beard, and when he conducted -- this is a wonderful true story -- he perspired like crazy. one of the juniors in the orchestra was always a

he's currently the principal conductor of the listen to don symphony orchestra. since 188 he has been the leader of a theater in st. petersburg. his style of conducting has made him one of the most compelling performers to watch. here he is in a "60 minutes" piece out him. >> he's got to be the world's most unkempt, unshaven and unlikely of conductors. but don't let that put you off. gergiev is conducting in another world. his eyes are all inwards. his hands perform a ballet for ten fingers. he coaxes musicians, he cajoles, he's a sorcerer casting a spell. >> rose: gergiev is also famous for being everywhere at the same time. this month in new york he conducts boris gud november at the metropolitan opera. at carnegie hall he will perform mahler symphonies. he is doing so much it's surprising we get him here back at this table. so welcome. great to see you where are you happiest? what n what of all the things you do bring you the greatest satisfaction? >> maybe when something is really adventurous and a little bit difficult. i'm trained in the difficult years, lat

. >> you bet. [ music ] >>> the oakland symphony chorus and the symphony orchestra joined together toform a special presentation tonight. the concert at the cathedral of the cathedral of light featured the symphony of light. >>> across the country, dozens of flags were across an overpass. the lafayette flag brigade grade, they say their mission is to make sure people never forget. they say it's the largest overpass flag display in the state. three large sections of steel recovered from the world trade center were also on display. >>> some people also chose to honor the memory of those lost by giving back. in alameda, an macoh village found people who were giving an important piece of themselves to others. >> i don't know what symbolizes the red, white, and blue right now, than to give. red blood. >> reporter: it's the way people showed their support right after the 9/11 attacks, and it's how they are memorial liesing the day today. >> i was so outraged 10 years ago by the travesty of what went on that i felt like i needed to do something. i mean every year. i mean it -- this is the ti

be sort of a scaled down intimate tour, unlike his last one where he traveled around with a symphony orchestra be looking for tickets because i know you can get us some, right? >> i'll try. i'll try. >> all right. >> i'll hook you up, don. >> we're counting on you. great interview. thank you so much for bringing that to us, okay. >> good night. >> have a good one. >>> tired of rude behavior and seeing people wear their pants too low? no etiquette signs in new york city are trying to change all of that. you'll hear from their creator straight ahead. but first, studies show poverty and obesity go hand in hand. this week's hero learned that for herself when she moved into her east harlem neighborhood and she decided to do something about it. >> i grew up in very low income areas. i experienced a lot of poverty, homelessness as a child. but it taught me to redefine myself and not to let your past determine your future. >> when i moved to new york to school, i was living in east harlem and there's very few places to buy fruits and vegetables and healthy food. most dike and obese of all the neighbor

orchestras. he had the opportunity to conduct the musicians, playing beethoven's 9th symphony as wewell as pieces from tchaikovsky and brahms. it was a first-time experience for the orchestras...as classical music repertoires are rare in the north. chung said the musicians there boasted a high level of musical proficiency and talents, and expressed his desire to introduce them to his own orchestra members in seoul. korean "when the music started, we immediately forgot about all other matters, including political issues. the members of the orchestras and i communicated through music. and i felt assured that we must play music together." and he enthusiastically talked about his plans for holding a joint south and north korea concert in december, this year. korean "i'd like for south and north korean orchestras to perform beethoven's 9th symphony together this december... and donate concert proceeds to help the needy in the north. although my previous efforts to do that failed because of politics, i feel that it is highly possible this time around." chung said north korean officials agreed to hold s

with a gala at davies symphony call for the first night of the 100th season and it will end 11 months from now next august. they plan to invite well- knownperformers and orchestrasrom around the world for guest performances. the orchestra will hold a free outdoor concert this thursday at noon. >>> the plaza was fill would bicyclists today, not critical mass. it's the gear to san francisco. the series of races will take place all day ending with a 40- mile pro run at 3:00 p.m. the event has been going on since 1975. at one point, it included the bricks down lombard street. >>> the family that runs a concession stands at san francisco's lake will close up shop today to make way for a new vendor. his grandfather started the boat rental and snack business 68 years ago but the lease expired and the city issued an evacuation notice for september 15th. some people are concerned about any changes that might affect the charm of stow lake. others feel it's time for an upgrade. >> look at it. the paint's peeling. it's a dump. the food was stale, the popcorn was crappy, the dogs were rancid. >> new management arrives in just a couple of weeks with a fleet of new boats and p

symphony is kicking off a celebration for its 100th season. starts wednesday with a party and ends in august 2012. they expect some of the world's best performers and orchestras as guest performers this season. >>> a business in san francisco closed its doors today. >> i think they want to have it more targeted for tourist and they have stated they want a steady stream of people through here. >> the lease on this boat rental and snack stand expired. the city issued an eviction notice. some people worry the changes will take away the lake's charm while others say an upgrade is long over due. >> look at it. the paint is pealing. it's a dump. the food was stale. the dogs were rancid. >> new management is expected to arrive in a couple of weeks, new boats and turning the repair shop into a cafe is their lanplans. >>> -- is their plans. >>> fire in the east bay, come up in a few minutes. . >>> new problem at napa state hospital could put people in the area in danger. a story only here. >>> and on this labor day what people are saying about a labor report, the worst we have seen in 25 years when it comes to jobs and