Esa-Pekka Salonen guest-conducted the orchestra in 2004, 2012, and 2015. In December 2018, the orchestra announced the appointment of Salonen as its next music director, effective for the 2020–2021 season, with an initial contract of 5 seasons.
Esa-Pekka Salon,en guest-conduct?ed the orchestra in 2004, 2,012 and 2015. In December 2018 t.he orchestra announced the appointment of Salonen as its. next music director effective for the 2020,–2021 season, wit!h an initial contract of 5 !seasons.