The Gustavo Dudamel Era in Los Angeles Approaches Its End NYT - Top Stories By: Adam Nagourney 9 June 2026 at 10:02 Gustavo Dudamel’s last concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s maestro were a symbol of his impact after 17 years. © Jake Michaels for The New York TimesGustavo Dudamel, whose tenure as the music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic concludes this summer.
What Happens When ‘Star Wars’ Replaces Mozart? NYT - Top Stories By: Sopan Deb 9 June 2026 at 10:00 Across the United States, orchestras are programming more live performances of movie soundtracks in a bid for box office revenue. © Nate Smallwood for The New York Times“Star Wars” fans at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, where the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra recently performed a live soundtrack for “The Empire Strikes Back.”