Best of 2007 Classical

Gustavo Dudamel dominated the year in classical music with galvanizing performances that had audiences eating out of his hand. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 16, 2014 5:17 AM PT

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Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading the LA Phil in a three part program that includes pianist Yefim Bronfman.

Philip Glass remains indispensable. His recent works are a study in the profound and politically penetrating. (Chad Buchanan / Getty Images)

Michael Tilson Thomas had a masterful return to the Hollywood Bowl. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Dawn Upshaw, back from treatment for breast cancer, sounded even more devoted to every note she sang than she had before. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

The Master Chorale premiered two major works: Christopher Rouses loud-enough-to-raise-the-dead Requiem and the striking opening scene of Louis Andriessens forthcoming opera, La Commedia. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

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