NY Philharmonic lures LA’s star conductor Gustavo Dudamel
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Known for his kinetic energy and bouncing curly hair, Dudamel has led the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009. He was hired by Deborah Borda, who is now the president of the New York Philharmonic.
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With Dudamel at the helm, the New York Times called the LA Phil “the most important orchestra in America – period.”
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The New York Philharmonic said on Tuesday that renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the orchestra's music in early 2026.
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and would become the artistic director, which would be a shock to the Los Angeles music world.
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Dudamel said Tuesday, "I am grateful to the musicians and leadership of the New York Philharmonic,
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Because together we begin this new and beautiful journey." "As the great poet Federico García Lorca said: 'Every step we take on earth brings us to a new world.'"
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Dudamel, 42, has conducted 26 concerts at the NY Phil and made his debut there at just 26.
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Arriving in Los Angeles at the age of 27, Dudamel set out to bring new audiences to classical music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.
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Worked to promote music from America and to associate with contemporary musicians and composers.