Salonen to show his Mac chops

Call it the high-tech equivalent of a book signing.

Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Esa-Pekka Salonen will show how he uses a Macintosh computer to compose at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Apple Store, 1248 Third Street Promenade, in Santa Monica.

Salonen also will give a sneak preview of his new work, “Helix,” to receive its first U.S. performances by the Philharmonic March 30 through April 1 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. It will also be released as part of the iTunes DG Concerts series.

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Chris Pasles