# Gustavo Dudamel leadership transition in US orchestras

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gustavo-dudamel-leadership-transition-in-us-orchestras
> Updated: 2026-09-18T15:15:15.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Gustavo Dudamel concluded a 17-year tenure as conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a benefit concert for Venezuela following earthquakes that caused over 6,500 deaths. 

Dudamel has since officially commenced his role as the music and creative director of the New York Philharmonic. His leadership began with high-profile performances in Manhattan, including events at Radio City Music Hall and the World Trade Center. His first subscription concert at David Geffen Hall featured a program focused on resilience, including the revival of John Adams’s ‘On the Transmigration of Souls’ and the world premiere of ‘Invisible House’ by Zosha Di Castri.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Gustavo Dudamel begins tenure as New York Philharmonic music director

Gustavo Dudamel has launched his era as music director of the New York Philharmonic with a series of major Manhattan performances, including a 9/11 remembrance concert at Geffen Hall.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gustavo-dudamel-begins-tenure-as-new-york-philharmonic-music-director

### 2026-08-26: Gustavo Dudamel concludes LA Phil tenure before joining New York Philharmonic

Gustavo Dudamel concludes his 17-year run with the LA Philharmonic with a benefit for Venezuela before assuming leadership of the New York Philharmonic and embarking on a European tour in October.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gustavo-dudamel-concludes-la-phil-tenure-before-joining-new-york-philharmonic

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