The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in southern California wrapped up its 2025 edition this past weekend featuring a symphony for the first time since it started in 1999: the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Host Marco Werman explains what happened and why it’s a significant cultural moment.
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