Esa-Pekka Salonen live in Los Angeles

Experience Esa-Pekka Salonen live on February 11th

On February 11, 2027, Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct a concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Salonen is a contemporary Finnish composer and conductor known for his often complex and texturally rich orchestral works. His style frequently incorporates spectralism – a focus on the acoustic properties of sound – alongside a dramatic, emotionally evocative approach. He explores extended instrumental techniques and often draws inspiration from natural phenomena and philosophical concepts. He previously served as Principal Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1992 to 2009, establishing a strong artistic relationship with the orchestra and the hall itself.

Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed by Frank Gehry, opened in October 2003. It is renowned for its striking stainless steel exterior and its acoustically lauded interior spaces. The hall was conceived to provide a home for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, addressing the city’s long-standing need for a world-class concert venue. Its vineyard-style seating arrangement places the audience closer to the performers, enhancing intimacy and sound projection.