The Cultural Review

Los Angeles Philharmonic

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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel departing the Los Angeles Philharmonic stage, with the Los Angeles Opera in the background, symbolizing a major shift in classical music leadership.
Culture

Gustavo Dudamel Departs Los Angeles Philharmonic, James Conlon Also Exits

Gustavo Dudamel will become the first Latino to head the New York Philharmonic since its founding in 1842, a historic appointment following his departure from the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Eleanor Voss·June 15, 2026
Conductor Daniel Harding leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic on stage, juxtaposed with him as an airline pilot in an aircraft cockpit.
Music

Daniel Harding Named Los Angeles Philharmonic's Next Music Director

Daniel Harding, the newly appointed music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will continue his part-time career as a commercial airline pilot for Air France even after taking the podium in...

Andre Silva·May 26, 2026