Gustavo Dudamel leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, (http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/artist-detail.cfm?id=3044) combined with multiple choirs and soloists in Mahler’s 8, “Symphony of a Thousand”, the apotheosis of the Romantic symphony.

This live performance will put more than 1,000 musicians on the stage in Caracas, Venezuela, giving North American audiences a chance to witness Dudamel making music on his home turf. Enhanced behind-the-scenes content will include special footage from Caracas.

This exceptional presentation is the climactic performance of The Mahler Project – one of the highlights of the LA Phil’s season – which features the which features the complete symphonic cycle presented in both Los Angeles and Caracas.

In-theater audiences will also experience up-close and dramatic views of Dudamel and the orchestra in action, captured with multiple HD cameras and in thrilling 5.1 surround sound. The broadcast will transport audiences behind the music for an exclusive “backstage pass” look at the LA Phil – including interviews with Dudamel, world-renowned guest soloists, and the Orchestra's musicians.

Artists

Los Angeles Philharmonic
Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela
Gustavo Dudamel, conductor

Program:

MAHLER: Symphony No. 8

Purchase your tickets from:

http://www.fathomevents.com/performingarts/event/laphil_mahler.aspx

For more information on Gustavo, visit his website:

http://www.gustavodudamel.com/content/biography

or

this Wikipedia page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavo_Dudamel