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The classic New York vs. Los Angeles tension is playing out on several fronts at the moment, much to the discomfort of those of us who align with both sides. The defection of Gustavo Dudamel from L.A. to conduct the New York Philharmonic reflects more…

Gustavo 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…

Viva Maestro, a documentary starring the charismatic music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, opened on a high note taking in $14,310 on two screens — Film Forum/NYC and The Landmark/LA. That's a PTA of $7,155 for the film directed by Ted Braun (Darfur Now, Betting on Zero) and…

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to writer and director Ted Braun's documentary ¡Viva Maestro!  from Participant Media. A theatrical release is planned for later this year. Cinephil is also repping foreign sales on the pic at EFM. ¡Viva Maestro! explores the artistry, beliefs and…

The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the remainder of the 2019-2020 season for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and may also impact this summer’s Hollywood Bowl programming, the organization said Wednesday. The LA Phil, as it’s commonly known, said it would end plans for the October through June series at the downtown…