Los Angeles Philharmonic; Gustavo Dudamel, conductor (2017-18)

Symphony Hall
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Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival in Los Angeles in 2009 was an earth-shaking event, with the giddy breathlessness suggesting a rock star or other A-list celebrity. The reality is that since that time, Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have lived up to their billing, delivering on their artistic promise. They stand at the apex.

PROGRAM:
SALONEN: Pollux (East Coast premiere)
VARÈSE: Amériques
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5
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“Los Angeles Philharmonic is the most important orchestra in the country.””

THE NEW YORK TIMES

“If ever an orchestra was riding the crest of a wave, it is the Los Angeles Philharmonic.”

THE TIMES (LONDON)

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