Classical Music, Composers, Contemporary Classical, Los Angeles, Orchestras

To Live and Conduct in LA

The big news out of Los Angeles this morning is that Gustavo Dudamel, the 26-year-old Venezuelan wunderkind, will replace Esa-Pekka Salonen when he leaves the LA Phil at the end of his term in 2009.  Salonen plans to spend more of his time composing.