Great Performances

Season 37 Episode 1: Pavarotti: A Life in Seven Arias

49 SeasonsOct 21, 2009TV-G1h 23m8.8

Considered the most dynamic young conductor in classical music since Bernstein, 28-year-old Gustavo Dudamel begins his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in fall 2009. In this program, learn more about Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic, composer John Adams, and see a movement from John Adams' "City Noir" and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D major" performed at his inaugural concert. Full Story