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Esa-Pekka Salonen

Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET

Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET

Join Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned Finnish conductor, on KUSC for a one-hour program of his favorite music. Tune in Tuesday-Friday, 6-7 PM PT.

04/29/2020
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Colburn School Train a New Generation of Conductors

Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Colburn School Train a New Generation of Conductors

Esa-Pekka Salonen to lead Negaunee Conducting Program at Colburn School, offering real-world conducting experience. First class starts this fall.

04/01/2019
San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup

San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup

Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, is set to take over as music director of the San Francisco Symphony, marking a significant return to California.

04/01/2019

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