Salonen Conducts Boulez & Bartók
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
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.