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Gustavo and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra begin the yearlong celebration with a European tour in January 2025

Gustavo contributed a personal essay titled “Finding a Sense of Purpose and Harmony Onstage” to The New York Times Turning Points series

The concert will be broadcast internationally on December 7, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is the first major orchestra to perform their own set at the iconic music festival

The recording was recognized in the Best Classical Album and Best Classical Contemporary Composition categories‍

The album has been nominated in the categories of Best Engineered Album - Classical, Best Classical Compendium, Best Contemporary Classical Composition and Best Orchestral Performance

He is the first classical music to be featured on the publication's cover

"What they bring is beauty, hope, optimism and the pride of their identities," he said. "This is a new generation."

Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil’s orchestral, education, and community programs

Dudamel was awarded this distinction for his advocacy of values such as equality and the fight against poverty, his musical excellence, and his connection to the city of Barcelona

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will host the international youth festival, under the leadership of LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, for two community concert days at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 28 & 29

Dudamel was recognized during the University's 2024 Commencement ceremony

'Revolución diamantina' is the second release in the collaboration between Platoon and Dudamel with the LA Phil, documenting part of the orchestra’s Pan-American Music Initiative

The program features Ginastera’s Violin Concerto and Sarasate’s 'Carmen' Fantasy with Hilary Hahn, as well as Ravel’s 'Rapsodie espanole' and 'Boléro'

In the 2024–25 season, the NY Phil looks ahead to its future as Gustavo Dudamel conducts three weeks of subscription programs

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Gustavo has been chosen as the fourteenth Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Gustavo and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra begin the yearlong celebration with a European tour in January 2025

Gustavo contributed a personal essay titled “Finding a Sense of Purpose and Harmony Onstage” to The New York Times Turning Points series

The concert will be broadcast internationally on December 7, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is the first major orchestra to perform their own set at the iconic music festival

The recording was recognized in the Best Classical Album and Best Classical Contemporary Composition categories‍

The album has been nominated in the categories of Best Engineered Album - Classical, Best Classical Compendium, Best Contemporary Classical Composition and Best Orchestral Performance

He is the first classical music to be featured on the publication's cover

"What they bring is beauty, hope, optimism and the pride of their identities," he said. "This is a new generation."

Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil’s orchestral, education, and community programs

Dudamel was awarded this distinction for his advocacy of values such as equality and the fight against poverty, his musical excellence, and his connection to the city of Barcelona

The Los Angeles Philharmonic will host the international youth festival, under the leadership of LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, for two community concert days at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 28 & 29

Dudamel was recognized during the University's 2024 Commencement ceremony

'Revolución diamantina' is the second release in the collaboration between Platoon and Dudamel with the LA Phil, documenting part of the orchestra’s Pan-American Music Initiative

The program features Ginastera’s Violin Concerto and Sarasate’s 'Carmen' Fantasy with Hilary Hahn, as well as Ravel’s 'Rapsodie espanole' and 'Boléro'

In the 2024–25 season, the NY Phil looks ahead to its future as Gustavo Dudamel conducts three weeks of subscription programs

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

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

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

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Gustavo has been chosen as the fourteenth Glenn Gould Prize Laureate

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.