The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles Philharmonic

British conductor and Air France pilot Daniel Harding selected as LA Phil successor

The LA Phil is transitioning from the Gustavo Dudamel era, who transformed the orchestra during his tenure starting in 2009 and will depart this summer for the New York Philharmonic

The Independent UK · May 26

Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season

Gustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

“Don’t Blame Him”: Child Sneaks A Peek At Bianca Censori At The 2025 Grammys, Breaks The Internet

"Whose son is this!?" A young boy has gone viral after he was seen sneaking a glance at Bianca Censori’s revealing outfit at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The post “Don’t Blame Him”: Child Sneaks A Peek At Bianca Censori At The 2025 Grammys, Breaks The Internet first appeared on Bored…

Bored Panda · Feb 3, 2025

The Hollywood Bowl 2023 lineup includes Janet Jackson, Culture Club and movies galore

LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson will take the stage for opening night of the Hollywood Bowl's 2023 season. Joining her on June 10 will be Ludacris and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's own Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, making the evening a prime example of what the iconic venue does…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel's new musical home is the New York Philharmonic

The New York Philharmonic announced Tuesday afternoon that the charismatic 42-year-old conductor will be taking on the music director designate post at the start of the 2025-26 concert season.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel to become the first Latino to head the New York Philharmonic

The 42-year-old Venezuelan conductor will be ending a heralded tenure with the Los Angeles Philharmonic that began in 2009.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 7, 2023

Gustavo Dudamel will leave the LA Philharmonic for the NY Philharmonic

LOS ANGELES — Gustavo Dudamel, the legendary conductor and music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has announced that he will leave the L.A. Phil for the New York Philharmonic at the conclusion of his contract in 2026.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2023

Dudamel to become NY Philharmonic music director, leave LA

Gustavo Dudamel will become music director of the New York Philharmonic for the 2026-27 season, ending a tenure with the Los Angeles Philharmonic that began in 2009

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

California Festival, co-led by San Diego Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and LA Phil, will celebrate new music

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony are spearheading a two-week, statewide music festival this fall that will features dozens of arts organizations.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Commentary: Oscar nominee ‘Tár’ brought conducting into the spotlight. That’s not good for classical music

Director Todd Field has gone through great pains, including on a podcast for the Los Angeles Times, to explain his great effort to get the world of classical music right in “Tár.”

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023