In Rehearsal: Esa-Pekka Salonen With The Los Angeles Philharmonic

This program gives music lovers the rare opportunity to watch the creation of great music as the internationally acclaimed composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen rehearses Debussy's La Mer with the Losa Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, renowned as one of the world's most outstanding orchestras.

As demonstrated in this rehearsal at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the conductor's lucidity, efficiency and lack of pretension have promoted a relaxed cooperation between the orchestra and himself. The program provides fascinating insight into Salonen's rapport with his musicians and also into Debussy's masterpiece. Filmed at his L.A. home, the conductor talks about the esteemed composer and the challenge his composition presents.