June 30 - Esa-Pekka Salonen (The Musical Birthday Series)

Esa-Pekka Salonen (b. 30 June 1958) was the Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for nearly 20 years.  He will take the reins at the San Francisco Symphony as of next season. 

The Wonderful World of Disney

When Salonen parleyed with Gehry

To discuss architectural theory,

Said Frank, “Esa-Pekka,

For a big enough check, a

Hall can be ever so cheery!”



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