LA Phil and Dudamel to Perform Beethoven’s Ninth at Hollywood Bowl

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LA Phil and Dudamel to Perform Beethoven’s Ninth at Hollywood Bowl

The performance, titled “Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Beethoven 9,” marks Dudamel’s 17 years as the orchestra’s music director. By Carlos Reyes Gustavo Dudamel will conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and a new work featuring lyrics by poet Amanda Gorman on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Hollywood Bowl. The 8 p.m. performance, titled “Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Beethoven 9,” marks Dudamel’s 17 years as the orc…