Gustavo Dudamel Leaving L.A. Philharmonic To Be Artistic Director Of New York Philharmonic
deadline.comGustavo Dudamel, the longtime Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is heading east: He’s leaving L.A.
to take the baton of the New York Philharmonic when his current contract ends in 2026. New York Philharmonic officials made the announcement today: Dudamel will become the Orchestra’s next Music Director, beginning in the 2026–27 season, and will hold the title of Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic for a five-year term.
Prior to that term, he’ll serve as Music Director Designate during the 2025–26 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Gustavo Dudamel as the next Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic,” NY Phil Board Co-Chairmen Peter May and Oscar Tang said in a joint statement. “Building on this orchestra’s great legacy, he joins a historic list of distinguished Music Directors.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are delighted that Gustavo Dudamel has said yes to leading our artistic future.” Dudamel has been Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2009.
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