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Great Performances Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic

See selections from Adams' new work, "City Noir," and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D major" Details

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Episode: Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic

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.

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Duration: (51:41)
Premiere Date: 10/20/2009
Episode Expires: 10/20/2012
TV Rating: TV-G

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Interview with John Adams
See John Adams, composer of the new work City Noir performed for the inaugural concert, in an interview conducted by Paula Zahn.

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Dudamania in 2008
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