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    John Hayhurst Viola, 1983 "What I am looking forward to? Every moment. Only twice before have I felt what I feel with Gustavo, and that was with Leonard Bernstein and Simon Rattle." Kazue McGregor Librarian, 1995 "It's exciting to be at the start of new beginnings. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    What I am looking forward to? Every moment. Only twice before have I felt what I feel with Gustavo, and that was with Leonard Bernstein and Simon Rattle.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
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The L.A. Philharmonic awaits Dudamel
  1. What am I most looking forward to this season? The Dude, of course, because it's a blast to make music with him; touring with the Dude; and playing Mahler 1 and 5. (Mahler is my favorite composer.)
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  2. I am looking forward to beginning our relationship with Gustavo. I am a strong believer in change, that it opens up new possibilities and opportunities to grow in new directions. Gustavo embodies those possibilities and opportunities for me.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  3. I am particularly looking forward to our playing the world premiere of John Adams' 'City Noir,' not only here in Los Angeles, but also on our U.S. tour in May. I am certain that the melding of John's irresistible music and Gustavo's infectious energy will make for one exhilarating ride!
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  4. Expanding our experience and our repertoire with Dudamel; two high-cholesterol weeks with [Lorin] Maazel in January; the West Coast, Left Coast festival this fall; I like Stephen Hartke's music, so I'm looking forward to the premiere of his Fourth Symphony in May; and, as a cellist, the Elgar Concerto a...
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  5. I am particularly thrilled about the appointment of John Adams as our creative chair. We are a 21st century orchestra and he is the most important composer of our time.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  6. I'm really excited about playing the Berg Violin Concerto with Gil Shaham and Gustavo. It's one of the most heavenly, transformative pieces I know, and I can't imagine a better soloist or conductor to perform it.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  7. I'm looking forward to our performances of the Berg Violin Concerto with Gil Shaham in the fall. His playing has so much personality, and he is so enthusiastic and passionate it really makes for great concerts.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  8. I am grateful to be experiencing the upcoming season from my side of the podium for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that I am thankful to be playing again following a severe injury. Gustavo's inaugural season in L.A. is going to be historic, and we get to sit right smack in the middle of...
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  9. It's exciting to be at the start of new beginnings. The West Coast, Left Coast festival will be a major event and I'm looking forward to forging stronger musical relationships with Gustavo and John Adams.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago

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