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Dudamel Bids Farewell with Beethoven’s Egmont Performance

2/12/2026

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Gustavo Dudamel will conduct Beethoven’s Egmont with the Los Angeles Philharmonic from Thursday to Sunday.
The performance marks the end of his 17-year tenure as music and artistic director.
The production features new text by Jeremy O. Harris and narration by Cate Blanchett, the actress who portrays Count Egmont.
They discussed their collaboration at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, reflecting on their connections and the significance of the project.

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Story summary

Gustavo Dudamel will conduct Beethoven’s Egmont with the Los Angeles Philharmonic from Thursday to Sunday.
The performance marks the end of his 17-year tenure as music and artistic director.
The production features new text by Jeremy O. Harris and narration by Cate Blanchett, the actress who portrays Count Egmont.
They discussed their collaboration at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, reflecting on their connections and the significance of the project.