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Dudamel's New Chapter: Conductor's Final NYC Performance

2/24/2026

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Gustavo Dudamel, conductor, performed at Radio City Music Hall with Bernadette Peters for an encore, as the New York Philharmonic debuted an immersive sound system.
Dudamel has led the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009 and will take New York Philharmonic role in September.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will search for Dudamel's successor, while Esa-Pekka Salonen returns as creative director.
Dudamel expressed a desire for a new chapter in his career.

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Gustavo Dudamel, conductor, performed at Radio City Music Hall with Bernadette Peters for an encore, as the New York Philharmonic debuted an immersive sound system.
Dudamel has led the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009 and will take New York Philharmonic role in September.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic will search for Dudamel's successor, while Esa-Pekka Salonen returns as creative director.
Dudamel expressed a desire for a new chapter in his career.