Gustavo Dudamel is driven by the belief that music has the power to transform lives, to inspire, and to change the world. Through his dynamic presence on the podium and his tireless advocacy for arts education, Dudamel has introduced classical music to new audiences around the globe and has helped to provide access to the arts for countless people in underserved communities.
'Romeo and Juliet' comes out digitally on February 13 with 'Peter and the Wolf' releasing digitally and physically on May 22

Walt Disney Concert Hall
More infoHumboldt's Nature (World Premiere, LA Phil Commission)
Piano Concerto
Egmont Incidental Music (a new adaptation, created in collaboration with acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris)
Yunchan Lim, piano
Elena Villalon, soprano
Cate Blanchett, narrator

Walt Disney Concert Hall
More infoMissa Solemnis
Pretty Yende, soprano
Sarah Saturnino, mezzo-soprano
Seokjong Baek, tenor
Nicholas Brownlee, bass
l'Orfeó Català
Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana

As the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrates Gustavo Dudamel’s 17-year tenure as its Music & Artistic Director, Deutsche Grammophon is proud to announce the release of Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf,' brilliantly narrated by EGOT-winning actress and producer Viola Davis, out May 22, 2026. The cover designs have been commissioned from acclaimed LA and Berlin-based visual artist Alexandra Grant, known for her translations of words and narrative into media such as painting, sculpture, film and photography.