Star Gustavo Dudamel brings inclusive vision to New York Philharmonic

Star conductor Gustavo Dudamel presented a youth-oriented, pop culturally aware vision of the future to the New York Philharmonic's spring gala Wednesday, previewing his forthcoming takeover of the symphony as its next director.

Dudamel brought the rapper Common, the former Yankee slash guitar hero Bernie Williams, and a number of student musicians to the stage as part of the Phil's celebration of music education.

The gala was a glimpse into the Venezuelan maestro's upcoming tenure at America's oldest orchestra...