Background
Salonen, Esa-Pekka was born on June 30, 1958 in Helsinki, Finland.
Salonen, Esa-Pekka was born on June 30, 1958 in Helsinki, Finland.
Sibelius Academy, Helsinki. Composition with Rautavaara and conducting with Panula. In Italy 1979-1981.
orchestral: Concerto (for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra) 1980-1981, Giro 1981; Chamber Music: YTA 1 (for Alto flute), YTA II (for Piano) 1985, YTA III (for Cello) 1987, Floof (for Soprano and Chamber Ensemble) 1988; radiophonic music: Baalal 1982.Conductor and composer. Director, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since 1982. Principal Conductor Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra 1985.
Artistic Adviser New Stockholm Chamber Orchestra 1986.