Professor of music at Caltech Thomas Neenan is joined by guest artist Esa-Pekka Salonen to discuss the process behind his new concerto.

This talk was given at the first performance of Salonen, Stravinsky, and Bartók at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pieces discussed:

STRAVINSKY Petrushka (1947 version)

Esa-Pekka SALONEN Sinfonia concertante for organ and orchestra

BARTÓK The Miraculous Mandarin Suite

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