Robert Schumann - Complete Symphonies (Gustavo Dudamel)

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Composer: Robert Schumann

• Symphony No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 38, "Spring"
• Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61
• Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 97, "Rhenish"
• Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120

Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Platoon

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Marking the conclusion of his final season as Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel presents Schumann Complete Symphonies, released on the Platoon label. Capturing an iconic two-decade partnership, this recording offers a fresh interpretation of Schumann’s four symphonies—ranging from the exuberance of the "Spring" Symphony to the expansive "Rhenish." The release highlights the composer's bold thematic invention and evolving architectural forms, while reflecting the expressive freedom of the orchestra. Though transitioning to the role of Music & Artistic Director Laureate, Dudamel will maintain a long-term artistic relationship with the ensemble and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA).

Gustavo Dudamel (b. 1981) is a renowned Venezuelan conductor who gained international prominence through El Sistema, becoming music director of the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra in 1999. After winning the inaugural Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition in 2004, he served as Music Director of the Gothenburg Symphony and took the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2009, winning multiple Grammy Awards for best orchestral performance. Dudamel served as Music Director of the Paris Opera starting in 2021, appeared in mainstream media projects including the Super Bowl and major film scores, and was named Music Director of the New York Philharmonic beginning with the 2026–27 season.

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