It's probably best to just let Ms. Monáe do the talking here...
Playing my songs and a few of my favorite pieces w/ The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra tonight! Can't wait!!!
— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) May 16, 2013
Ok I may just cry. I've always wanted to play my music w/ a BIG orchestra. This symphony rehearsal live. touching me deeply. — Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) May 16, 2013
Still kinda speechless about last night. Retweeting to show appreciation for all who came out. THANK YOU. #sanfranciscosymphony — Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) May 17, 2013
Especially so when she's this candid...
When we did San Francisco Symphony they were up acting like drunk dignitaries in tuxs& gowns. we expect nothing less Chicago. Let's party! — Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) May 20, 2013
Though, for their part, the San Francisco Symphony's social media team had a pretty great idea of its own...
Today at 5, we'll hide 3 clues in 3 SF spots. Find it, tweet it & win 2 tix @janellemonae w/ @sfsymphony 5/16. Follow @sfsinsider for clues! — SF Symphony (@SFSymphony) May 13, 2013
RT @sfsinsider: CLUE 1 for @janellemonae: be there or be square if you want to be dressed to the nines. twitter.com/SFSInsider/sta…
— SF Symphony (@SFSymphony) May 14, 2013
RT @sfsinsider: CLUE 2: miss @janellemonae with the @sfsymphony is sure to be transcendent. twitter.com/SFSInsider/sta… — SF Symphony (@SFSymphony) May 14, 2013
RT @sfsinsider: CLUE 3 for @janellemonae tix: it’s where the magic happens. twitter.com/SFSInsider/sta… Go find those bow ties, SF!
— SF Symphony (@SFSymphony) May 14, 2013
Check back with Classicalite soon, when we'll run photos of Janelle Monáe featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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