Gabriela Ortiz's Revolución diamantina on Platoon wins multiple honors at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards

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Feb 04, 2025, 09:59 ET

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel awarded the GRAMMY® for Best Orchestral Performance

Gabriela Ortiz awarded the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Revolución diamantina

The Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, composer Gabriela Ortiz and engineers Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay awarded the GRAMMY® for Best Classical Compendium

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, The Recording Academy announced the winners of the 67th GRAMMY® Awards. Revolución diamantina, the first full album of orchestral works by Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and led by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, earned multiple accolades, marking a record-breaking achievement for the orchestra with a single album.

Gabriela Ortiz’s Revolución diamantina on Platoon wins multiple honors at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards

Revolución diamantina is the second release in the collaboration between the Apple-owned Platoon label and Dudamel with the LA Phil, documenting part of the orchestra's Pan-American Music Initiative, a multi-year project exploring more than 30 new commissions and numerous creative partnerships to emphasize the importance of Latin American heritage. The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel were awarded the GRAMMY® for Best Orchestral Performance, and the album, engineered by Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, was awarded the GRAMMY® for Best Classical Compendium. Composer Gabriela Ortiz also took home the award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Revolución diamantina.

Ortiz writes some of the most intense and arresting music of our time. Her music unites disparate worlds and lives by a compelling rhythmic drive, a street-born authenticity and a vivid sense of color. In this new album, the LA Phil and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel perform three works by Ortiz, all commissioned by the orchestra. In Altar de cuerda, her new violin concerto performed by María Dueñas, Ortiz blends tradition and the modern world in an imaginary architecture of Mayan civilization and art deco. Also included on the album is Ortiz's Kauyumari - a celebration of new beginnings, commissioned to reflect the return to the stage following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Revolución diamantina is a powerful new ballet score, inspired by Mexico's 2019 "Glitter March," the feminist uprising around the country's epidemic of violence against women. The increase in femicide was a catalyst for this mobilization, and the name stems from an event during which protesters threw pink glitter at the chief of police, denouncing the lack of response following the rape of a woman by local officers. The work, in its concert version, was first performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel on 16 November 2023.

"Gabriela Ortiz's compositions embody a rare fusion of primal energy and deep emotional resonance, speaking directly to both the body and the soul," says Gustavo Dudamel. "For years, I've dreamed of dedicating an album solely to her incredible music, and now, with the LA Phil and Platoon, we've made that dream a reality. These GRAMMY® awards are a recognition of her singular artistry, and of the unique, shared journey we've embarked on together through the beauty of music."

Gabriela Ortiz says: "It's an honor to have this album—created with my dear friends and collaborators, the LA Phil, Gustavo Dudamel, and María Dueñas—recognized with these awards. My deepest gratitude goes to the Recording Academy, the extraordinary musicians and producers who brought this recording to life, and everyone who has supported my music and vision. Music has always been my way of connecting with the world, and this moment inspires me to continue creating from the heart."

Katie Ferguson – Platoon's Head of Classical added: "We are deeply honored to celebrate the visionary artistry of the LA Phil and Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, and to share in the recognition of these prestigious accolades. Gabriela Ortiz is one of the most compelling voices in contemporary classical music, blending the vibrant traditions of her Mexican heritage with a bold, innovative approach to composition. The orchestra's unwavering commitment to championing Latin American composers perfectly reflects our mission to elevate a rich spectrum of musical voices across the globe. These awards hold great significance for us, and we are excited to continue this landmark series."

Kim Noltemy, President & Chief Executive Officer at the LA Phil said: "We are honored to be part of Revolución diamantina, a work that powerfully reflects the brilliance of Gabriela Ortiz's voice and her artistic partnership with Gustavo Dudamel. This recognition is a testament to the artistry of our musicians, the vision of our collaborators, and celebrates the impact of Ortiz's extraordinary work on the global stage."

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About Platoon

The multi-award and GRAMMY® winning label Platoon was acquired by Apple in 2018. The boutique artist services company identifies groundbreaking talent from around the world, while providing invaluable and innovative tools and services to build their careers and reach new fans. Platoon landed its first success shortly after their inception when they signed the then-unknown Billie Eilish, laying the groundwork for her ascent to global stardom, alongside other household names such as Mr Eazi and Victoria Monét. Current signings include Saint Harison, RZA, Khalid, Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Dalia Stasevska, and more. Founded in 1973, BIS Records is amongst the most highly respected classical labels in the world. BIS was acquired by Platoon/Apple in September 2023.

About the LA Phil
Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil's offerings, which also include a multigenre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered on three historic stages—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford—as well as through a variety of media platforms. In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.

About Gustavo Dudamel

Gustavo Dudamel is committed to creating a better world through music. Guided by an unwavering belief in the power of art to inspire and transform lives, he has worked tirelessly to expand education and access for underserved communities around the world, and to broaden the impact of classical music to new and ever-larger audiences. His rise, from humble beginnings as a child in Venezuela to an unparalleled career of artistic and social achievements, offers living proof that culture can bring meaning to the life of an individual and greater harmony to the world at large. He currently serves as the Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, and in 2026, he becomes the Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic, continuing a legacy that includes Gustav Mahler, Arturo Toscanini, and Leonard Bernstein. Throughout 2025, Dudamel will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of El Sistema, honoring the global impact of José Antonio Abreu's visionary education program across five generations, and acknowledging the vital importance of arts education.

About Gabriela Ortiz
Composer Gabriela Ortiz creates music that seamlessly blends diverse musical worlds, from the traditional and popular sounds of her hometown, Mexico City, to avant-garde techniques and multimedia works. Her compositions showcase a sophisticated approach, marked by meticulous attention to rhythm and timbre. Ortiz's repertoire spans large-scale orchestral and choral works like Yanga (2019), dynamic concertos such as Fractalis (2022), politically charged operas like Only the Truth (2008), evocative chamber pieces including Altar de muertos (1997), and intimate solo works such as Canto a Hanna (2005). Her music has been performed by esteemed ensembles, including the Berliner Philharmoniker, New York Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra. In 2022, Ortiz was awarded the Bellas Artes Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts. Her accolades also include the National Prize for Arts and Literature, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Fulbright-García Robles Fellowship, and two Latin GRAMMY nominations. A distinguished member of the Academy of the Arts, she has also been inducted into El Colegio Nacional, Mexico's most prestigious intellectual institution. This season, Ortiz holds prominent residencies at Carnegie Hall, with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, and at the Curtis Institute of Music. She is also a composition professor at Mexico's National Autonomous University. Her works are published by Boosey & Hawkes.