In Rehearsal: Esa-Pekka Salonen

Featuring some of today's leading conductors in rehearsal, this series gives a unique insight into the process of creating great music. The conductors’ very different styles and methods; the dialogue between an orchestra and an inspired interpreter; the intensity of the preparations for a concert performance; and the struggle towards perfection are captured in these revealing audio-visual records. Most episodes include a full run-through of the work rehearsed. All include interviews with the conductor who is seen at work. Esa-Pekka Salonen rehearses and performs Debussy's impressionistic orchestral piece, La Mer, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Directed

by Peter Berggren 56'