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Gustavo Dudamel to Lead New York Philharmonic Starting 2026

3/10/2026

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Gustavo Dudamel will become music director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2026.
The season opens September 10, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall, with a memorial concert for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Dudamel's season includes a European tour, Carnegie Hall concert opera, and premieres by Zosha Di Castri and Tania León.
He aims to connect classical music with contemporary culture and education, shaping a bold, modern Philharmonic.

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Gustavo Dudamel will become music director of the New York Philharmonic in September 2026.
The season opens September 10, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall, with a memorial concert for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Dudamel's season includes a European tour, Carnegie Hall concert opera, and premieres by Zosha Di Castri and Tania León.
He aims to connect classical music with contemporary culture and education, shaping a bold, modern Philharmonic.