Salonen Leads Smith & Sibelius
LA Phil Creative Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads a program contemplating nature's ritual communications and avian wonder. The performance features Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony, inspired by soaring swans, alongside the US premiere of Gabriella Smith’s How to Be A Bird. Smith's work translates her passion for environmental restoration and wildlife into joyful musical expression. The program begins with the delicate sounds of solo flutes mimicking Arctic birds. Einojuhani Rautavaara’s 1972 neo-Romantic concerto further transports listeners to Finnish landscapes, incorporating recorded tracks of cooing and singing birds into the orchestral performance.
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What is the program for the performance?+
The concert features Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony and the US premiere of Gabriella Smith’s How to Be A Bird, along with Einojuhani Rautavaara’s concerto incorporating recorded bird tracks.
Where is this concert taking place?+
The performance is at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, located at 111 S Grand Ave in Los Angeles.
How do I get tickets for this performance?+
Tickets are available on Mood.
