The Los Angeles Times article discusses the premiere of the brooding solo violin piece Lachen Verlernt by Salonen, reflecting the conductor's altered worldview. The piece is presented as part of a broader portrait of Salonen and his artistic approach.
The article covers violinist Joshua Bell discussing his 1713 Gibson Stradivarius and its comparison to his previous 1732 Tom Taylor Strad, ahead of a Mendelssohn Violin Concerto performance with the Philadelphia Orchestra at SPAC, with Evelyn Glennie performing as solo percussionist.