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March 5, 2024

Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Walt Disney Concert Hall Season

The 2024-2025 Walt Disney Concert Hall commences with the LA Phil Gala Concert featuring the return of pianist Lang Lang and the orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

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February 7, 2024

Carnegie Hall Announces 2024-2025 Season

Carnegie Hall’s 2024–2025 season launches on Tuesday, October 8 with a festive Opening Night Gala performance by Gustavo Dudamel leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic

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February 6, 2024

Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2024 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season

Dudamel returns for his 15th Hollywood Bowl season to conduct nine performances with the LA Phil

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February 5, 2024

Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s recording of Thomas Adès’ Dante wins GRAMMY® Award for Best Orchestral Performance

Recorded live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in April 2022 during performances conducted by Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, Thomas Adès’ Dante is a ballet score in three acts inspired by Dante Alighieri’s “La Divina Commedia.”

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January 30, 2024

Carnegie Hall Announces World Orchestra Week

Gustavo Dudamel leads the National Children’s Symphony of Venezuela, comprised of talented young musicians, ages 10–17, who take part in Venezuela’s El Sistema program

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January 22, 2024

Gustavo Dudamel announces free video release of Mozart’s 'Coronation Mass' with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, performed at Spain’s Burgos Cathedral

The complete mass will be available free of charge on Dudamel’s YouTube channel, releasing one movement per day from January 22 through 27, culminating in the release of the final movement for Mozart’s birthday

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January 3, 2024

Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic: Weeklong Celebration of Music Education

The New York Philharmonic will be joined by Gustavo Dudamel in a weeklong celebration of music education, part of the Orchestra’s 2023–24 activities marking the centennial of the beloved Young People’s Concerts.

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September 7, 2023

The LA Phil and Gustavo, together with Platoon, to release new album 'Fandango'

Platoon and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) announce the release of Fandango, a new album featuring the LA Phil and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel performing Alberto Ginastera’s Four Dances from Estancia and Arturo Márquez’s new violin concerto Fandango, with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Both works were captured live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in October 2022 and May 2023. Fandango will be released globally on streaming platforms, including Apple Music Classical, Apple’s new standalone app wholly dedicated to classical music lovers, on September 15.

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September 1, 2023

Gustavo and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Join Yuja Wang for Deutsche Grammophon Rachmaninoff Release

As part of 2023’s Rachmaninoff 150 celebrations, Yuja Wang joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel over two consecutive weekends to perform all four of the composer’s piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

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April 24, 2023

Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra to perform at 2023 Edinburgh International Festival

Gustavo Dudamel to join the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela at the Edinburgh International Festival on August 26, 2023.

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April 21, 2023

Gustavo and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Perform Adès’ Dante on World-Premiere Audio Recording

On April 2022, Dudamel premiered Thomas Adès’ Dante with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, sharing Adès’ ambitious vision of heaven, hell, and the in-between.

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February 28, 2023

Walt Disney Concert Hall 2023-2024 Season

The LA Phil has announced the 2023-2024 Season of programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, which launches in October 2023 with a Gala Concert celebrating the architecture of concert hall architect Frank Gehry.

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February 7, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel named next Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic

Gustavo will become the Orchestra’s next Music Director, beginning in the 2026–27 season, after serving as Music Director Designate during the 2025–26 season.

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February 6, 2023

Hollywood Bowl 2023 Summer Season

The 2023 Hollywood Bowl summer season will take place from June - September 2023.

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January 31, 2023

Announcing the inaugural California Festival this November, with the LA Phil, San Diego Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony

Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Rafael Payare join forces for a celebration of the collaborative and innovative spirit that thrives in California, with more than 50 participating organizations across the state

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December 6, 2022

Gustavo Dudamel announces free video release of complete Beethoven Symphonies

The complete symphony cycle with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela will be available free of charge on Dudamel’s YouTube channel, releasing one symphony per day from December 9 through 17

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September 25, 2022

Gustavo Awarded Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

Gustavo has been chosen as the fourteenth Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

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September 15, 2022

Gustavo Announces Fall 2022 Tour With LA Phil

Gustavo and the LA Phil to embark on first tour since 2019/20 season with performances in Mexico City, Guanajuato, Boston, and New York City, October 23 - 29, 2022

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July 29, 2022

Gustavo and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Perform Dvorak Final Three Symphonies on New Digital Release

Antonín Dvořák: Symphonies Nos. 7 – 9 is out now and captures the power and intensity of Dudamel’s vision of three of the greatest works in symphonic repertoire.

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July 27, 2022

Ricky Martin makes his Hollywood Bowl Debut with Gustavo and the LA Phil

Ricky Martin Joins Gustavo and the LA Phil for an exhilarating night "Livin' La Vida Loca” and many other international hits.

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July 19, 2022

Gustavo to lead the Paris Opera Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl, July 20 & 21

An evening of highlights from some of the most beautiful and memorable ballets.

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June 30, 2022

The Dudamel Foundation and the LA Phil co-present Encuentros LA 2022

The Dudamel Foundation and the LA Phil will co-present Encuentros L.A. 2022, their first Encuentros (Encounters) in the United States, July 19–August 4, 2022.

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June 16, 2022

The Magic Flute at the Liceu Opera Barcelona

After his triumph last season with Otello, Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Liceu for Mozart’s iconic opera.

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April 1, 2022

Beethoven's Fidelio

On April 14-16, 2022, Gustavo will conduct the LA Phil and a star-studded cast in a new production of Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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March 30, 2022

Paris Opera announces 2022-23 Season

The Paris Opera has announced its 2022-23 Season, which is Gustavo’s second as Music Director.

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March 9, 2022

Gustavo at the New York Philharmonic

In March 2022, Gustavo will join the New York Philharmonic for a two-week residency celebrating the symphonies of Robert Schumann.

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March 1, 2022

Walt Disney Concert Hall 2022-2023 Season

The LA Phil has announced the 2022-2023 Season of programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, which launches in September 2022 with a Gala Concert celebrating the music of iconic composer John Williams.

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February 15, 2022

Hollywood Bowl 100th Anniversary Season

In Summer 2022, the LA Phil will celebrate the 100th anniversary season of performances at the Hollywood Bowl.

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January 20, 2022

The Marriage of Figaro at the Paris Opera

Gustavo’s inaugural season at the Paris Opera continues with performances of the beloved Mozart masterpiece.

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November 29, 2021

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story is released in cinemas on December 10

Gustavo conducts Leonard Bernstein’s iconic score for director Steven Spielberg’s remake of the beloved 1961 movie musical.

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November 16, 2021

Gustavo conducts 'Turandot' at the Paris Opera

This will be the first time Gustavo leads a staged production as Music Director of the Paris Opera.

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October 15, 2021

The Beckmen YOLA Center at Inglewood Opens in October 2021

The LA Phil has announced the October 16th, 2021 grand opening of the Beckmen YOLA Center in Inglewood, CA, which is the first permanent, purpose-built facility for YOLA, the home of the YOLA National, and a performance and community space.

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October 15, 2021

Looking back on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

It’s been a very special Hispanic Heritage Month, and it’s important to honor and recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our culture and society.

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October 7, 2021

Gustavo and LA Phil make long-awaited return to Walt Disney Concert Hall

The 2021-22 Season begins on October 9 with the Homecoming Concert and Gala, which features guest performers Cynthia Erivo and Seong-Jin Cho, and the world premiere of composer Gabriela Ortiz’s 'Kauyumari'.

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September 21, 2021

Gustavo to Open Paris Opera Season with Inaugural Concert on September 22

On September 22, Gustavo will take the stage at the Palais Garnier in Paris, France for his very first performance as the new Music Director of the world-renowned music institution.

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August 24, 2021

Billie Eilish at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil

On September 3, the Billie Eilish concert experience “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” will premiere on Disney+.

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June 16, 2021

Encuentros España 2021

The Dudamel Foundation presents its first European Encuentros in Spain in June 2021 in partnership with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation and Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB).

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May 11, 2021

LA Phil Announces Return to Hollywood Bowl in Summer 2021

Gustavo to lead the LA Phil in 14 concerts at the iconic summer venue.

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April 16, 2021

Gustavo to join Paris Opera as new Music Director

On April 16, 2021, Gustavo and the Paris Opera announced that he will be joining the world-renowned institution as its Music Director.

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March 9, 2021

Medici.tv to stream performance by Gustavo and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

The March 14 concert stream features Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with soprano Camilla Tilling, and the Overture to Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.

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February 23, 2021

LA Phil announces Season 2 of the digital streaming series, SOUND/STAGE

The free online series of new concerts and conversations features Gustavo as host, John Adams, José Andrés, David Fung, Mary Mary, Nadine Sierra, and Yuja Wang, and includes a special appearance from Martín Dudamel.

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January 21, 2021

Gustavo to conduct 'Otello' at the Gran Teatre del Liceu

This is Gustavo's first staged production at the Liceu, and in Spain, after giving two concertante performances of Il Trovatore in October 2020.

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December 30, 2020

Gustavo Awarded Spanish Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts

Gustavo Dudamel has been awarded the 2020 Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, the highest award granted by the government of Spain to individuals and entities that have excelled in the field of artistic and cultural creation.

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December 1, 2020

Giving Tuesday: Inspiring leaders to help build a better world

This Giving Tuesday, I hope you will consider helping me to use the power of music to develop the leaders of tomorrow, and together we can build a better world.

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September 14, 2020

Gustavo to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in Spain, as a concert for humanity

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which has paralyzed live performances across the world, Gustavo Dudamel has continued to spread light and healing through live performance.

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September 14, 2020

”la Caixa” Foundation presents 'Symphony', a new touring virtual reality project

The Spain-based “la Caixa” Foundation presents 'Symphony', a touring virtual reality project featuring Gustavo Dudamel and 101 musicians from 22 countries.

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August 21, 2020

LA Phil Announces new digital streaming series, SOUND/STAGE

On September 25, 2020, the LA Phil will premiere a new digital streaming series, SOUND/STAGE, featuring concert films, interviews, and artwork, offering a deeper insight into the beautiful music of the LA Phil.

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July 16, 2020

Gustavo to Host 'In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl' on PBS

The six episode series airs Fridays, beginning January 22 on PBS.

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July 1, 2020

Introducing 'YOLA National At Home'

From July 10-31 on Zoom and YouTube Live, Gustavo's signature LA Phil initiative, YOLA, will host online summer learning opportunities, curated broadcasts, and interactive experiences for young musicians and adults.

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June 24, 2020

Gustavo to perform in Global Goal Broadcast Special For COVID-19 Relief

Global Citizen's broadcast special on June 27 brings the world together in support of COVID tools and treatments for all. "Global Goal: Unite for our Future" will air on TV and digital channels around the world.

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May 28, 2020

Gustavo and Special Guest John Williams featured in final episode of ‘At Home With’ on Classical KUSC and KDFC

The final episode of the ‘At Home With’ broadcast and online series, featuring Gustavo with iconic American composer John Williams, will air on Tuesday, June 2 at 6PM PT // 9PM ET.

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April 24, 2020

Watch the LA Phil Centennial Gala Concert on PBS, DVD, and Blu-ray

On October 24th, 2019 Gustavo celebrated the 100th anniversary of the LA Phil with a once-in-a-lifetime performance, alongside former Music Directors Zubin Mehta and Esa-Pekka Salonen.

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April 5, 2020

Gustavo and María host special All-Spanish Broadcast of 'At Home with Gustavo'

Gustavo will be joined by his wife María Valverde for a very special segment of At Home with Gustavo broadcast entirely in Spanish!

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March 30, 2020

Announcing ‘At Home With Gustavo’, a new radio show with Gustavo on KUSC and KDFC

Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil, Classical KUSC (Los Angeles), and Classical KDFC (San Francisco) are partnering to present At Home with Gustavo, a new series created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the temporary closures of cultural venues across the world.

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