He also has continued to enjoy favored status with Europe’s elite orchestras, such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic, as well as with such stellar opera companies as La Scala in Milan and the Vienna State Opera.Įntertainment & Arts From the archives: ‘Don Giovanni’ feels right at home in Disney Hall Since marrying Spanish actress Maria Valverde in 2017, the Venezuela-born Dudamel has taken Spanish citizenship and divided his time between L.A. Phil contract runs until 2026, the six-season appointment in Paris further solidifies his connection with Europe.

The institution includes a famed ballet company and has a long reputation for progressive staging as well as for political shenanigans.įor Dudamel, whose L.A. Paris Opera extends across the city in two grand opera houses: the historic Palais Garnier and its main theater, the modern Opéra Bastille. 1, the company is expected to announce Friday morning, and Los Angeles will share the conductor with the City of Light for at least five years.ĭudamel, who remains artistic and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will join one of the world’s largest and most celebrated opera companies. Gustavo Dudamel will become music director of Paris Opera beginning Aug.

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