Dudamel Conducts Eroica & The People United…
About This Event
Event: Dudamel Conducts Eroica & The People United Venue: David Geffen Hall Conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the World Premiere of a newly orchestrated version of Frederic Rzewski’s The People United Will Never Be Defeated, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This performance, which features contributions from various American composers, highlights a Chilean protest anthem and is complemented by Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony.
About Eroica & The People United(symphony)
At David Geffen Hall, Gustavo Dudamel leads the New York Philharmonic in a program that pairs Beethoven’s “Eroica” with a new orchestration of Frederic Rzewski’s *The People United Will Never Be Defeated* in a world premiere. Rzewski’s theme-and-variations began as a political song; in orchestral form it reads as a study in how collective memory gets arranged, fractured, and rebuilt. The performance is framed as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary moment, placing dissent and civic ideals beside Beethoven’s reshaping of the heroic symphony. One clear takeaway is how both works treat “heroism” less as triumph than as argument.
About the Artists
Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist, known for his dynamic conducting style and leadership of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist, recognized for his dynamic conducting style and leadership of major orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic.