Does adding scents to a symphony make sense?

Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony add color and, courtesy of a perfumer at Cartier, scent to Scriabin's "Prometheus." Does the novelty prove effective?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 07, 2024 Does adding scents to a symphony make sense? Scriabin and synesthesia in San Francisco Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony add color and, courtesy of a perfumer at Cartier, scent to Scriabin's "Prometheus." Does the novelty prove effective? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Oscars 2024: Final predictions for all 23 categories The question now, heading into the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, is how many Oscars will "Oppenheimer" win from its 13 nominations? SHARE       READ MORE 'Rust' shooting: Hannah Gutierrez found guilty of involuntary manslaughter New Mexico jurors convicted Hannah Gutierrez of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin faces trial in July. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How Netflix survived the streaming wars to stay the subscription video king Netflix faced a formidable challenge to its streaming dominance during the streaming wars. But the company has bounced back in a big way with its stock up nearly 90% in the last year. SHARE       READ MORE As Joanne Carson in 'Feud,' Molly Ringwald strikes a California contrast with the Manhattan swans Molly Ringwald discusses her long career as an actor and playing Joanne Carson, Truman Capote's loyal friend to the very end, in FX's "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans." SHARE       READ MORE 'Stranger Things' star says his L.A. book event was canceled because of 'antisemitic intimidation' West Hollywood's Book Soup canceled an appearance by "Stranger Things" star Brett Gelman after angry messages in protest of the event. SHARE       READ MORE She likes characters who do 'terrible things.' And she's found an actor ready to do them Rose Glass, director and co-writer of the sexy thriller "Love Lies Bleeding" starring Kristen Stewart, talks about big swings and the influence of "Showgirls." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW