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Alonzo King and LINES Ballet unearth new corners of Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose, while Peter Sellars plumbs the depths of Schoenberg’s monodrama Erwartung in a new staging featuring soprano Mary Elizabeth Williams.

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Alonzo King & Peter Sellars

Davies Symphony Hall

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, lauded as a “compelling musical storyteller” by The New York Times, joins the NY Phil in Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, by turns energetic and elegiac. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Berlioz’s Romantic tale of a young artist’s heart and fantasies, complete with a harrowing, hallucinatory march to the scaffold and a chaotic witches’ sabbath.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Salonen, and Symphonie fantastique

Lincoln Center

Mesmerizing soundscapes with famed conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen! In his mischievous Karawane, the “chorus’s hypnotic incantations have the undergirding of a glistening orchestral landscape, sometimes swaying, sometimes blooming” (The New York Times). It’s the perfect first course for the fantastic feast of music to come: the complete score of Ravel’s achingly beautiful Daphnis and Chloe. With its transfixing lyricism and unique orchestration (including wind machine and wordless chorus), this sensual, evocative classic conjures up a mystical world where love is all.

Salonen Conducts Daphnis and Chloe

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion, chorus and vocal soloists. Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen guides listeners on this journey from the great, tragic opening march, through pastoral dances and gentle songs to a final tableau of trumpet calls, percussive thunderbolts and the hymn of resurrection.

Mahler Resurrection

Symphony Center

Evening Concert

Libbey Park

Sheku Kanneh-Mason makes his Orchestral Series debut with Dmitri Shostakovich’s subtly sinister Cello Concerto No. 1. Shostakovich once told Sofia Gubaidulina that his wish for her was always to continue along her “mistaken path”, turning a critical remark from her Soviet censors into a virtue. Her poignant Fairytale Poem portrays a small piece of chalk in the hand of a child who draws “castles, gardens with pavilions and the sea with the sun on the pavement.”

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Anton Bruckner bends time and space in the service of a massive—and massively satisfying—symphonic construction. Yefim Bronfman tames the tempests of Robert Schumann’s only piano concerto.


Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yefim Bronfman

Mahler’s Third Symphony contains multitudes. When the monumental score was almost finished, he predicted that it would be “something the like of which the world has never yet heard! In it the whole of nature finds a voice.” As its creator, he was both god and unconscious instrument “played on by the universe.”

Salonen Conducts Mahler 3

Severance Music Center is Cleveland’s home for symphonic music and other presentations, including Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall. We are strongly committed to making everyone feel welcome. The doors to Severance open three hours prior to most performances.

Salonen Conducts Salonen

Severance Music Center

Join the Philharmonia Chamber Players for an enchanting evening of music featuring works by Salonen and Nielsen. This special performance is part of the Philharmonia's Nordic Soundscapes series, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Nordic region.

**Event Details:**
- **Date:** Thursday, 24 October 2024
- **Time:** 6:00 PM
- **Venue:** Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
- **Admission:** Free, ticket required

**Program Highlights:**
- **Salonen Memoria:** A poignant piece by Esa-Pekka Salonen, reflecting on memories and the legacy of Luciano Berio. This work is a testament to Salonen's deep musical insights and his connection to the Nordic soundscape.
- **Nielsen Wind Quintet:** A cornerstone of the wind quintet repertoire, Carl Nielsen's piece captures the essence of nature and the unique character of each instrument. Expect a journey through nostalgic melodies and modern harmonies, culminating in a captivating finale.

**Performers:**
The evening will feature the Philharmonia Wind Quintet, comprising five of the orchestra's outstanding musicians. Their expertise and cohesion promise to bring these compositions to life in a memorable performance.

**Special Offers:**
- **Nordic Soundscapes Pass:** Secure your seat for every London event in the series with our passes, available at £250, £150, and £75. Passholders will also receive a series magazine signed by Santtu and an invitation to drinks on the opening night.

**Additional Information:**
- **Priority Booking for Friends:** Priority booking is now open. General booking commences at 10am on Tuesday, 23 April. Join the Friends of the Philharmonia to book your tickets now.
- **Running Time:** 35 minutes
- **Recommended Age:** Suitable for ages 7 and above
- **Programme Notes:** Free printed programmes will be available at the venue.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of the Nordic landscape, performed by the world-class Philharmonia Chamber Players. Reserve your tickets today and be part of an unforgettable musical experience.

Philharmonia Chamber Players: Salonen and Nielsen

Royal Festival Hall

Join us at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, 10 November 2024, at 7:30 pm for an unforgettable evening as Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a captivating program featuring the works of Sibelius and Lindberg. This concert marks a significant moment in the Philharmonia's Nordic Soundscapes series, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Finland.

The evening will commence with Lotta Wennäkoski's "Flounce," a piece known for its joyful and imaginative spirit, composed for the Last Night of the Proms in 2017. Following this, Lawrence Power, one of today's leading viola players, will give the UK premiere of Magnus Lindberg's new Viola Concerto, a testament to the enduring friendship and creative collaboration between Salonen and Lindberg since their student days.

The highlight of the concert will be Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 1, a masterpiece that captures the vast Nordic landscapes through its sweeping melodies and the haunting opening clarinet solo, leading to the intense energy of the finale. This symphony is not only a favorite among classical music enthusiasts but also serves as an excellent introduction to Sibelius's distinctive musical voice for newcomers.

This event is part of the Nordic Soundscapes series, and attendees have the opportunity to enhance their experience with Nordic Soundscapes Passes, offering great seats for every London event in the series, along with exclusive perks like a series magazine signed by Santtu and an invitation to drinks on the opening night.

Tickets are priced between £10 and £70, with priority booking available for Friends of the Philharmonia. General booking opens at 10 am on Tuesday, 23 April. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a remarkable performance that bridges the past and present of Finnish music, conducted by the esteemed Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Salonen conducts Sibelius and Lindberg

Revel in the sonic splendor of the CSO with two of its signature works: Strauss’ brash symphonic portrait of the infamous libertine Don Juan and Bartók’s exhilarating Concerto for Orchestra, a virtuosic tour de force for every instrument. The organ in Salonen’s “boldly cinematic” (Los Angeles Times) Sinfonia concertante adds another thrilling aural dimension.

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

A taut and gripping thriller, Bartók’s one-act opera follows Duke Bluebeard and his newest wife Judith as she opens the seven doors of his castle and discovers increasingly disturbing sights. Opera stars Christian Van Horn and Ekaterina Gubanova bring to life these ill-fated characters. Juxtaposed with this macabre folktale is Beethoven’s joyful Second Symphony.

Esa-Pekka Salonen

Conductor, Music Director

Events

Jun 7, 2023 - Jun 9, 2024

Alonzo King & Peter Sellars · San Francisco Symphony

1 - 4 May, 2024

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Salonen, and Symphonie fantastique · New York Philharmonic

16 - 18 May, 2024

Salonen Conducts Daphnis and Chloe · Philadelphia Orchestra

23 - 25 May, 2024

Mahler Resurrection · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Jun 8, 2024

Evening Concert · Ojai Music Festival

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