L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Klaus Makela, appointed music director of the Chicago Symphony at the age of 28, has been likened to Gustavo Dudamel. Why orchestras' chasing of youth could have downsides. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Los Angeles Philharmonic announces the 2024 Hollywood Bowl summer season featuring loads of Hollywood movie magic, the West Coast's first-ever Roots Picnic and plenty of Gustavo Dudamel. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Los Angeles hasn't been much of a 'Ring' town, but the L.A. Phil production directed by Alberto Arvelo found a way to feel novel. Here's how. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel, received major nominations in the Grammy Awards classical music categories Friday. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The new documentary by Theodore Braun gets at the heart of L.A. Phil conductor Gustavo Dudamel — and captures him pushed to his limits. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Prior to L.A. Phil tour, Gustavo Dudamel revisits Andrew Norman's mind-blowing centennial commission, "Sustain," in a shrewd pairing with Bruckner's Fourth Symphony. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Classical music performances in L.A. this week include pianist Yuja Wang with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil, Pacific Chorale at Segerstrom and the music ensemble Partch more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel each lead a major program. Salonen's "Gemini" and Gabriela Ortiz's "Yanga" get premieres. more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — For the historic gala concert Zubin Mehta, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Gustavo Dudamel show why versatile musicians are the unsung stars of the L.A. Phil. more info