Timeline: Gustavo Dudamel's first season

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Into the spotlight'¡Bienvenido Dudamel!' (Hollywood Bowl), Oct. 3Inaugural Concert (Walt Disney Concert Hall), Oct. 8Verdi's Requiem (Disney Hall), Nov. 5West Coast / Left Coast Festival (Disney Hall), Nov. 27Americas and Americans Festival (Disney Hall), April 22Neck injury scare (Disney Hall), May 6L.A. Philharmonic U.S. tour, May 10-22

<i>By David Ng, Los Angeles Times staff</i><br>
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Gustavo Dudamel has just completed his first season as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The 29-year-old conductor arrived in October to deafening fanfare and a media blitz. The season also saw Dudamel participate in his first tour with the orchestra that included stops in eight cities across the country.<br>
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Here's a look back at some of the high points of the season. And if you're already feeling withdrawal symptoms, don't worry — Dudamel is set to appear in a handful of concerts as part of the Hollywood Bowl lineup this summer.

Into the spotlight

( Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times )

By David Ng, Los Angeles Times staff

Gustavo Dudamel has just completed his first season as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The 29-year-old conductor arrived in October to deafening fanfare and a media blitz. The season also saw Dudamel participate in his first tour with the orchestra that included stops in eight cities across the country.

Here's a look back at some of the high points of the season. And if you're already feeling withdrawal symptoms, don't worry — Dudamel is set to appear in a handful of concerts as part of the Hollywood Bowl lineup this summer.

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