Philharmonic

Dudamel Begins New Era at L.A. Philharmonic

Donna Perlmutter | Posted 10.10.2009 | Entertainment


Donna Perlmutter

On Thursday, Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic's new podium chief, bedazzled an elite crowd, sold to the walls and thronged with celebrities.

Let the Philharmonic Play in Cuba

Alec Baldwin | Posted 10.06.2009 | World


Alec Baldwin

The embargo on Cuban travel should be lifted, at the very least, for cultural projects like the one by the Philharmonic that was just delayed by the U.S. Treasury. Who benefits from continuing this policy?