Ben Harper News

Four years ago (September 13, 2005), Gustavo Dudamel made his U.S. debut at the Hollywood Bowl. Now, he makes his first appearance as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for ¡Bienvenido Gustavo!, a Target Free Community Concert at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, on Saturday, October 3, 2009.

Music Director Designate Gustavo Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, has created the Dudamel Fellowship Program to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil's orchestral and education programs.

The Sheldon is proud to announce the 2009 - 2010 season of outstanding concerts in the intimate and acoustically perfect Sheldon Concert Hall. As usual, the season includes five series - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, and Coffee Concerts, as well as Special Concerts and educational programming - all available starting May 13 at 10 a.m.