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Gustavo Dudamel

Preview the LA Phil’s Season Opener with Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Preview the LA Phil’s Season Opener with Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet

LA Phil's fall season opens with an all-American concert conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, featuring works by Barber, Previn, Copland, and Gershwin performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Tune in live on KUSC, Oct 4th, 8PM.

10/01/2019
Gustavo Dudamel Discusses Breaking Batons, Otello, and More

Gustavo Dudamel Discusses Breaking Batons, Otello, and More

Gustavo Dudamel kicks off 2018 classical season at the Hollywood Bowl, conducting LA Phil. He shares about his upcoming Metropolitan Opera debut, his mentor, and more.

04/01/2019

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