The Opéra National de Paris has announced that Gustavo Dudamel will be the company’s new music director for the next six seasons, starting on August 1, 2021. The Venezuelan-born conductor has led over 30 opera productions including five at La Scala and 13 in Los Angeles with the LA Philharmonic and LA Opera. Among the operas he has conducted are {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu is set to present Verdi’s “Otello” despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the Spanish company said that “despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Liceu reinforces its commitment to offer a quality program that assures absolute safety. The Teatre succeeds in staging a production featuring an artistic team that is both unique and {…}
The Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Otello.” The company announced that Gustavo Dudamel will replace conductor Riccardo Frizza at the podium. The news comes a day after the company announced a series of changes to its 2020-21 season including a new production for “Otello.” The company will now present {…}
The Spanish government has announced the winners of the Bella Artes Gold Medals. This year, 32 personalities were given the honors for their efforts in the cultural world. Among the recipients were Emilio Sagi for his work as a director, Gustavo Dudamel for his work as conductor and ambassador of the musical world. María Bayo was also among the recognized {…}
In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Gustavo Dudamel will stream all nine Beethoven symphonies for free on his YouTube channel on Dec. 17, 2020. The marathon begins at 10 a.m. and will feature videos filmed during a series of March 2017 performances with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Spain. The performances {…}
Carnegie Hall has made its opening night performance from October 8, 2020 available to stream for free on its Facebook and YouTube pages for the next 90 days. The star-studded lineup of artists includes Joyce DiDonato, Gustavo Dudamel, Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, James Taylor, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Habib Azar, the program included archival {…}
(Credits: Lars Andreas Kristiansen / Andrey Uspensky / Adam Ulrich / José Antonio López official website) The Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid will present Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on Sep. 19, 2020 at the Teatro Real de Madrid. The ensemble will replace the famed Mahler Chamber Orchestra, who is unable to travel due to Spain’s travel restrictions imposed by COVID-19. The {…}
(Credits: Lars Andreas Kristiansen / Andrey Uspensky / Adam Ulrich / José Antonio López official website) La Sinfónica de Galicia will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on Sep. 18, 2020, as a tribute to the civil society faced with COVID-19 pandemic. The concert will take place at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona. The initial plan by the {…}
(Credit: © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2016) On June 27, 2020, Global Citizen and the European Commission will be partnering for a streamed event titled “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Summit & The Concert.” The event will raise funds in support of marginalized communities and those living in poverty as they battle with the coronavirus. This event will {…}
(Photo: Ken Howard / Met Opera) Gustavo Dudamel has extended his contract with the LA Philharmonic. The orchestra announced that the conductor will remain music director with the orchestra until the 2025-26 season. Dudamel originally had a five-year contract, which was first extended through the 2018-19 season, before getting another extension halfway into 2022. In a press release Dudamel stated, {…}
Gustavo Dudamel is set to conduct Steven Speilberg’s upcoming adaptation of “West Side Story.” The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that the Venezuelan conductor will conduct the score that Oscar nominee David Newman will arrange for the new adaptation. Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori will work with the cast on vocals, while Matt Sullivan will be the music supervisor. “When asked to {…}