About
Esa-Pekka Salonen (born 30 June 1958) is a Finnish conductor and composer who gained international attention after his 1983 London debut with the Philharmonia Orchestra. He was Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (1992–2009), served as Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra (2008–2021) and was Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony (2020–2025); his honors include an honorary KBE and the 2024 Polar Music Prize.
