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Dudamel Conducts LA Phil in John Williams Celebration - Full

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Natalie Portman hosts Dudamel Conducts a John Williams Celebration with the LA Phil on Great Performances. Itzhak Perlman is the special guest in a gala opening night concert paying tribute to the prolific film composer. The L.A. Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel conducts. Gain insight when Dudamel and Williams discuss film scores and collaborations with film directors.

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