It was with Tchaikovsky that Dudamel made his U.S. debut at the Bowl, the rest being history. Russian music has, in fact, been a mainstay of the Bowl for 103 years.

Critic’s Notebook Waiting for Gustavo Dudamel, the Philharmonic Is Doing Just Fine Between music directors this season, the orchestra has been sounding fresh, engaged and more cohesive.

It was with Tchaikovsky that Dudamel made his U.S. debut at the Bowl, the rest being history. Russian music has, in fact, been a mainstay of the Bowl for 103 years.