LOS ANGELES : The New York Philharmonic said on Tuesday that renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will become the orchestra's music and artistic director beginning in 2026, dealing a blow to the music world of Los Angeles. Known for his kinetic energy and bouncing curly hair, Dudamel has led the
LOS ANGELES : The New York Philharmonic said on Tuesday that renowned Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will become the orchestra's music and artistic director beginning in 2026, dealing a blow to the music world of Los Angeles.
With Dudamel at the helm, the New York Times called the LA Phil"the most important orchestra in America - period." Dudamel, 42, has conducted 26 concerts of the NY Phil and made his debut there at just 26 years of age. And as the most famous product of Venezuela's acclaimed network of music schools known as El Sistema, he also started a youth orchestra known as YOLA in 2007, providing 1,500 young people with free instruments and instruction.
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