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Key Biographies
Gustavo Dudamel
Dynamic conductor GUSTAVO DUDAMEL's passionate music making invigorates audiences of all ages worldwide. He is concurrently serving as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, and the impact of his musical leadership is felt on three continents... (Read more).
Lionel Bringuier
The 2012/13 season sees conductor LIONEL BRINGUIER make debut appearances with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the National Orchestra of Spain in Madrid. Additional conducting highlights include return engagements with the New York Philharmonic... (Read more).
John Adams
Composer, conductor, and creative thinker - JOHN ADAMS occupies a unique position in the world of American music. His works, both operatic and symphonic, stand out among contemporary classical compositions for their depth of expression, brilliance of sound, and the profoundly humanist nature of their themes... (Read more).
Herbie Hancock
HERBIE HANCOCK is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammys, including Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters, he continues to amaze audiences across the globe... (Read more).
Esa-Pekka Salonen
In the 2012/13 season, composer/conductor ESA-PEKKA SALONEN commences his fifth season as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Philharmonia Orchestra, London. Additionally, after 17 years as its Music Director, the Los Angeles Philharmonic appointed him Conductor Laureate in 2009... (Read more).
Deborah Borda
DEBORAH BORDA's outstanding career in music administration has been distinguished by her bold, creative leadership and implementation of innovative business model changes, revitalizing each institution she has led. A highly effective communicator, strategic planner, and consensus-builder... (Read more).