About This Performance: We extend our Centennial celebration throughout the weekend, with each Music Director leading a specialty. Salonen not only brings music by Sibelius but also the premiere of his complete Gemini. Joining him for Luonnotar is stunning South African soprano Golda Schultz. &nbsp; Program: SIBELIUS: Luonnotar Esa-Pekka SALONEN: Gemini (world premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting) SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5 &nbsp; Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor &nbsp; SAT / OCT 26, 2019 – 8:00PM &nbsp; Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl

Salonen & Sibelius with Russell Steinberg • SAT / OCT 26, LA Phil 2019/20

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