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  1. Jun 26, 2024 · Esa-Pekka Salonen, Finnish composer and conductor who was the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (1992–2009) and later of the San Francisco Symphony (2020– ). He also served as principal conductor and artistic adviser of the Philharmonia Orchestra (2008–21) in London.

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  2. Jun 24, 2024 · Esa-Pekka Salonen, the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, stunned the classical music world when he announced that he would not renew his contract, amid tensions with the board...

  3. Jun 29, 2024 · The San Francisco Symphony and Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen are closing their most volatile season yet this weekend with Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in D minor.

  4. Jun 26, 2024 · The retirements of the five longtime orchestra members — Nadya Tichman, Steven Dibner, Amy Hiraga, Jill Rachuy Brindel and Peter Wyrick — come as Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen heads into his...

  5. Jul 2, 2024 · Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen chose to end this year’s San Francisco Symphony season with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. I heard the first performance at Davies Symphony Hall on Friday, June 28. Salonen has a long history with Mahler’s Third.

  6. Jul 1, 2024 · Conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen has been named as the recipient of the Polar Music Prize for 2024. Established in 1989 by former ABBA manager Stig Anderson, the prize carries a value of one million Swedish kroner (approximately $94,000) and is awarded annually to recognize exceptional achievement in music.

  7. Jun 21, 2024 · Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts pianist Yefim Bronfman and the SF Symphony in a program feat. Schumann and Bruckner. June 21–23, 2024. Official Site.