As I mentioned in advance of Vineta Sareika’s appearance as guest concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic a few weeks ago, the buzz around the orchestra was palpable, even before the first concert. After those performances, it seemed less a matter of if the orchestra would offer her the position and more about whether she’d … Continue reading
Last Friday, I put the odds of Daniel Harding becoming the next Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at “75% and climbing.” Well, the odds are at 100% as of this morning. Moments ago, the orchestra announced that Mr. Harding will be its 12th Music Director, officially beginning his tenure with the 2027-28 season, … Continue reading
The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced earlier this week that outgoing Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel will be given two new (and rather long) titles when his tenure ends this summer: the Diane and M. David Paul Artistic and Cultural Laureate of the LA Phil and the Jane and Michael Eisner Founding Director and Conductor … Continue reading
Despite my tardiness, I’ve still been wanting to write about last month’s Los Angeles Philharmonic performance of the Mahler 5th Symphony. Sure, at least three loyal readers have been prodding me in public and private to do so. On top of that, the concert featured Daniel Harding, a conductor who hasn’t made a visit to … Continue reading
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