Photos: Dudamel conducts L.A. Philharmonic

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet handles Ravel’s “Left Hand” concerto with gripping force Thursday at Disney Hall.

Baritone Gerald Finley handles each song in “True Fire,” Kaija Saariaho’s orchestral song cycle performed by the L.A. Phil, with operatic intensity.

Gustavo Dudamel conducts the L.A. Philharmonic on Thursday in a program featuring Ravel and the world premiere of Kaija Saariaho’s “True Fire.”

Applause rings out for composer Kaija Saariaho (in red), whose orchestral work “True Fire” had its world premiere at Disney Hall.