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Best of 2007 — Classical

Gustavo Dudamel dominated the year in classical music with galvanizing performances that had audiences eating out of his hand.

Gustavo Dudamel dominated the year in classical music with galvanizing performances that had audiences eating out of his hand.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

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Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading the LA Phil in a three part program that includes pianist Yefim Bronfman.

Best of 2007 - Classical

Philip Glass remains indispensable. His recent works are a study in the profound and politically penetrating.  (Chad Buchanan / Getty Images)

Best of 2007 - Classical

Michael Tilson Thomas had a masterful return to the Hollywood Bowl.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Best of 2007 - Classical

Dawn Upshaw, back from treatment for breast cancer, sounded even more devoted to every note she sang than she had before.  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Best of 2007 - Classical

The Master Chorale premiered two major works: Christopher Rouse’s loud-enough-to-raise-the-dead Requiem and the striking opening scene of Louis Andriessen’s forthcoming opera, “La Commedia.”  (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

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