Dudamel tackles Salonen’s ‘LA Variations’

Before Gustavo Dudamel’s trademark curly coif was plastered on every spare inch of Los Angeles advertising space, the L.A. Philharmonic had a perfectly inventive and beloved musical director in Esa-Pekka Salonen. Dudamel leads the Phil in interpreting his predecessor’s “LA Variations.” Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $52.75-$170.