Can virtual reality make classical concerts better?

Conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen is now the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, but he returns to the LA Phil with two programs this month.

Conductor and composer Esa-Pekka Salonen is now the music director of the San Francisco Symphony, but he returns to the LA Phil with two programs this month. Photo credit: Benjamin Suomela HS.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen returns to the LA Philharmonic as its conductor laureate after a 13-year departure. He wants to integrate virtual reality into the musical experience.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Robin Estrin