Salonen Leads Smith & Sibelius
LA Phil Creative Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads a program contemplating the natural world, featuring Sibelius’ soaring Fifth Symphony and the US premiere of Gabriella Smith’s How to Be A Bird. The performance explores nature’s ritual communications and the joy of the natural world through music. The program begins with the ethereal sound of solo flutes in Einojuhani Rautavaara’s 1972 neo-Romantic concerto, where the orchestra interacts with recorded birdsong, transporting listeners to the hypnotic shores of Finland.
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When and where does the performance take place?+
The performance occurs on January 31, 2027, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall located at 111 S Grand Ave in Los Angeles.
Who is conducting the orchestra?+
Esa-Pekka Salonen serves as the conductor for this program.
What pieces are on the program?+
The program features Sibelius's Symphony No. 5, the US premiere of Gabriella Smith's 'How to Be A Bird', and Einojuhani Rautavaara's 'Cantus Arcticus'.
How do I secure seats for this performance?+
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