Gustavo Dudamel

Interview: Sarah Uriarte Berry of FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY! at the Coachella Valley Repertory
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 9, 2026

Sarah Uriarte Berry will touch hearts and recall treasured memories during For The Love Of Judy. This will be a lovefest. Uriarte-Berry has starred in five Broadway shows and three Broadway National tours, in the opera house, and concert halls. She received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for her performances in the Lincoln Center production of The Light In The Piazza. Music Director and accompanist is the renowned Gerald Sternbach of both Broadway and Hollywood.

Interview: Prodigy Sophia Lalin of LORD OF THE RINGS: LIVE CONCERT at the Peacock Theater @ LA LIVE!
by Gavin Glynn - Jul 8, 2026

The Grammy® Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) and LACC soloist Sophia Lalin join forces with Pacific Symphony, soprano Kaitlyn Lusk, and voices/LA, and for one of the Southland’s most highly anticipated summer events – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert, which makes its Los Angeles debut with four performances of 238 live musicians on July 16-18, 2026, at The Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.  The epic motion picture will be projected on a 60-foot screen accompanied by Howard Shore’s legendary Academy®- and Grammy® Award-winning score performed live on stage by 238 musicians. The considerable musical forces, led by guest conductor Ludwig Wicki, include some 85 Pacific Symphony comprising 238 live performers , 110 singers from voices/LA, and 50 members of LACC, and as well as Lusk and a soloist from LACC.

Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil Will Perform A CONCERT FOR VENEZUELA at the Hollywood Bowl
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic announced a benefit concert at the Hollywood Bowl to raise funds for communities affected by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

LA Phil Appoints Ben Ullery as Principal Viola
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2026

The LA Phil has appointed Ben Ullery as Principal Viola. Ullery, who has served with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in increasing artistic leadership roles, joins the orchestra’s principal ranks following an internal progression.

Review: THE MAINLY MOZART FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WITH GUITARIST MAK GRGIC at The Conrad In La Jolla
by Ron Bierman - Jun 24, 2026

It was a listener-friendly concert, well designed, conducted and performed. Michael Francis, Mainly Mozart's Music Director and Conductor for more than a decade, captured the music’s every mood from melancholy to uninhibited joy.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Appoints Vineta Sareika as Concertmaster
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Vineta Sareika has been appointed Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Sareika, an internationally acclaimed violinist, chamber musician, educator and orchestral leader, will assume the role in the 2026/27 season. 

Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Viola Concerto to Receive World Premiere at Brevard Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

Violist Paul Neubauer and conductor JoAnn Falletta will lead the world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Viola Concerto with the Brevard Sinfonia, followed by performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic.

LA Children's Chorus to Launch 40th Anniversary West Coast Tour with Free Pasadena Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026

The Grammy-winning Los Angeles Children's Chorus will kick off a 12-day West Coast Tour with a free public send-off concert in Pasadena before performing in Vancouver, Seattle, Eugene, and San Francisco.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Name 2027-2030 Bowers Program Artists
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center announced 12 individual artists and one ensemble selected for its competitive Bowers Program, a three-season residency chosen from 192 international candidates.

Daniel Harding Appointed as Next Music Director of the LA Philharmonic
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced Daniel Harding as its next Music Director, with his tenure set to begin in the 2027/28 season overseeing programming at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford.

LA Phil Honors Gustavo Dudamel With New Titles After 17 Years Leading the Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel will receive two new honorary titles with the LA Phil – the Diane and M. David Paul Artistic and Cultural Laureate of the LA Phil and the Jane and Michael Eisner Founding Director and Conductor Laureate of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.

J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland and Donna McKechnie to Receive Honorary Degrees at MSM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026

Manhattan School of Music will confer Honorary Doctor of Musical Arts degrees on mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges, Misty Copeland, Donna McKechnie, Jane Chu, and Jason Moran at its annual Commencement Ceremony at The Riverside Church in New York City.

John Williams Composes New Fanfare 'Bravo Gustavo!' for LA Phil Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

John Williams composed a new fanfare, 'Bravo Gustavo!', as a tribute to Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil musicians, receiving its world premiere at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Reveals 2026/27 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the inaugural season of Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski. A total of 35 orchestral programmes have been unveiled for 2026/27.

Countertenor John Holiday To Release Debut Album 'Over My Head' on PENTATONE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

LA Children's Chorus Will Host Spring Concert in Pasadena with 400 Choristers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Los Angeles Children's Chorus will present its annual Spring Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, featuring nearly 400 choristers from six ensembles performing works by Bach, Verdi, Handel, and more.

Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026

The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.

Doug Aitken’s LIGHTSCAPE and More Set for The Shed 2026 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Shed today has revealed a lineup of wide-ranging summer programs, all free and open to the public. The summer features the New York premiere of Lightscape, a new immersive film-based installation by Doug Aitken, and more.

Miami City Ballet Reveals Scott Altman as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Miami City Ballet announced the appointment of Scott Altman as Executive Director, joining Artistic Director Gonzalo Garcia. Altman brings over 25 years of nonprofit arts leadership to the Miami Beach company.