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    Salonen Conducts Boulez & Bartók

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    Saturday, October 10, 2026

    7:30 PM

    David Geffen Hall

    New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a program pairing Pierre Boulez and Béla Bartók at David Geffen Hall. The bill features soloists and collaborators, including flutist Emi Ferguson, cellist Jay Campbell and ensemble GAUCHERE, and highlights Salonen’s longstanding engagement with contemporary music as it places Bartók’s folk-inflected modernism alongside Boulez’s postwar structural idiom.

    About the Artists

    Esa-Pekka Salonen

    Esa-Pekka Salonen is a Finnish conductor and composer known for his innovative interpretations of classical music and his contributions to contemporary music.

    Benjamin Millepied

    Benjamin Millepied

    Step into the dynamic world of Benjamin Millepied, where rock/pop vibrations meet the expressive power of dance. Renowned for his innovative choreography, Millepied reimagines classics with a modern twist, captivating audiences at premier venues like the Perelman Performing Arts Center and the Park Avenue Armory.

    L.A. Dance Project

    L.A. Dance Project is a contemporary dance company based in Los Angeles, known for its innovative choreography and collaborations with various artists.

    Ara Guzelimian

    Ara Guzelimian is a musicologist and arts administrator known for his work in classical music and his role as a curator and educator.

    Emi Ferguson

    Emi Ferguson is a flutist recognized for her performances in classical and contemporary music, often collaborating with various ensembles and artists.

    Jay Campbell

    Jay Campbell is an American cellist acclaimed for his innovative performances and collaborations in the contemporary classical music scene.