Dudamel Fellowship Program
Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil’s orchestral, education, and community programs.
The Fellows work alongside Dudamel and musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, as well as visiting artists and conductors, and will also work with students in key LA Phil education programs. The Fellows will hone their skills through observation and application, such as conducting Los Angeles Philharmonic youth concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, participating as cover conductors, and serving as mentors themselves through participation in programs such as Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA).
“The most important and fulfilling part of my work is to mentor extraordinary young people."
—Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel
Dudamel Fellows
By the Numbers
56
Rising conductors who have participated in the Dudamel Fellowship program
27
Countries represented by Dudamel Fellows
9
Conducting appearances by former Dudamel Fellows during the 2025 Hollywood Bowl and 2025/26 Walt Disney Concert Hall seasons
26
Dudamel Fellows who have been appointed music director of a symphony orchestra or opera house
2025/26 Dudamel Fellows
Past Fellows