Timeline: Gustavo Dudamel’s first season
By David Ng, Los Angeles Times staff
Gustavo Dudamel has just completed his first season as music director of the
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
Dudamel received a hero’s welcome with a free concert at the Hollywood Bowl that included performances by the YOLA Expo Centre Youth Orchestra and the L.A. Philharmonic. Fireworks spelled out the words ¡Bienvenido Dudamel! as the final sections of the Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony echoed over the enthusiastic crowds. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Just five days later, Dudamel led the L.A. Philharmonic in the season opener at
Dudamel conducted four performances of Verdi’s Requiem, a piece that was still relatively new to the young maestro. The concert included the L.A. Master Chorale and four vocal soloists. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
For his first festival as music director of the L.A. Philharmonic, Dudamel led a series of concerts in the orchestra’s celebration of
Dudamel conducted a series of concerts that included performances of Antonio Estévez’s “Cantata Criolla,” a 35-minute piece that is considered a national treasure in the conductor’s native Venezuela. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The conductor suffered a pulled neck muscle during an evening performance at Disney Hall. Under doctor’s orders, he underwent medical tests but was back on the podium the following morning to lead a matinee concert. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Dudamel concluded the current season with an eight-city U.S. tour with the L.A. Philharmonic, with stops including
