Gustavo Dudamel, Superstar Maestro, Meets New York On his first visit to the city since being named the New York Philharmonic’s next music director, he eagerly played the role of celebrity conductor.
Gustavo Dudamel: A Maestro at a Crossroads “I’m not a young conductor anymore,” Dudamel said as he prepares to leave Los Angeles in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic.
New York Philharmonic Appoints Gustavo Dudamel as Music Director Dudamel, a charismatic 42-year-old conductor, will take up the Philharmonic’s podium in 2026, in a major coup for the orchestra.