Esa-Pekka Salonen Quotes

The Royal Festival Hall in London is nice; people hang out there. I think this inviting, non-exclusive character is very important.

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• The Royal Festival Hall in London is nice; people hang out there. I think this inviting, non-exclusive character is very important.

  

  Esa-Pekka Salonen
  • People
  • Important
  • Character