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Mark Swed
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Anna Handler to become the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor-in-residence
In a release embargoed until 6 a.m.Tuesday, the Los Angeles Philharmonic will announce that former Dudamel fellow Anna Handler will become conductor-in-residence, which is a…
What would the New York Philharmonic, Met and Armory do without L.A. artists?
As Gustavo Dudamel prepares to leave L.A. for NYC, Los Angeles invades the New York performance scene with major projects by Dudamel at the NY…
There are no operas more brilliantly wacky than those of Gerald Barry. Look out for ‘Salome’
Following two of the most brilliantly wacky operas of our time from Gerald Barry, the premiere of his 'Salome' promises to out-wacky the others.
Frank Gehry’s unrealized vision for Grand Avenue could transform downtown L.A. before 2028
Mark's column on reviving the DTLA art scene (Spring Arts package)
Los Angeles Philharmonic announces new season without Dudamel but as big and bold as ever
The Los Angeles Philharmonic 2026-27 season is the fierst without Gustavo Dudamel as music director but remains a visionary leader of the pack
With his first ‘Missa Solemnis,’ Gustavo Dudamel takes on Beethoven’s ultimate spiritual challenge
Gustavo Dudamel conducts for the first time Beethoven's epic mass 'Missa Solemnis' for the second program in his Los Angeles Philharmonic Beethoven month.
Gustavo Dudamel, Cate Blanchett and Jeremy O. Harris update Beethoven’s ‘Egmont’
Gustavo Dudamel begins a Beethoven-centric L.A. Phil month finding currency in 'Egmont,' featuring Cate Blanchett and a new text by Jeremy O. Harris