Gustavo Dudamel embarked on a unique Mahler Project in 2012, pushing creative boundaries by performing all nine completed Mahler symphonies. The project took place with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra in both L.A. and Caracas. This ambitious undertaking highlighted the cultural vibrancy of the L.A. classical music scene, where the Mahler Society has a rich history of engaging audiences with marathon performances. In a more recent iteration of the project, Dudamel continues to display his dedication by leading the L.A. Phil in performances that embrace both tradition and innovation.
Just before the first concert on Jan. 13 that year, he said, "It's crazy," the craziness being that he was about to attempt something beyond reason: performing all nine completed Mahler symphonies and the first movement of the 10th...
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