Gustavo Dudamel Resigns From Paris Opera Two Years Into Six-Year Contract

Gustavo Dudamel has resigned as music director of the Paris Opéra two seasons into a six-year contract.
Dudamel cited the desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his resignation.
Dudamel was recently hired as the music director of the New York Philharmonic starting with the 2026-27 season.
His early exit from Paris could free him for additional engagements in New York.
Dudamel's short tenure as Paris music director is unusual in the opera world.