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    Salonen Conducts Boulez & Bartók

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    Monday, March 16, 2026

    9:20 PM

    David Geffen Hall

    New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    At David Geffen Hall Esa‑Pekka Salonen leads a program pairing Pierre Boulez's structural modernism with Béla Bartók's folk‑inflected modernism. The lineup — Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Project, Emi Ferguson, Jay Campbell, GAUCHERE, Ara Guzelimian and Matías Tarnopolsky — brings choreography, soloists and ensemble to Salonen's reading of Boulez and Bartók.

    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.

    Venus Gulbranson

    Venus Gulbranson is an individual artist whose specific contributions or works are not widely documented.

    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.