Gustavo Dudamel has launched his tenure as conductor of the New York Philharmonic with a season-opening concert featuring guests Lizzo and St. Vincent, while also leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a benefit concert for Venezuela earthquake relief and a World Cup final tribute to his homeland. He has also performed with the Vienna Philharmonic at Salzburg and appeared with the Foo Fighters at the Hollywood Bowl in a farewell concert marking his departure from Los Angeles.