Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic: The Inaugural Concert: Preview of the Concert

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Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World for 2009” and frequently described as the most dynamic young conductor to arrive on the classical music scene since the legendary Leonard Bernstein, 28-year-old Gustavo Dudamel begins his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in fall 2009. Making his American television debut on the Great Performances telecast of Carnegie Hall Celebrates Berlin in January 2008, Dudamel’s infectious energy and exceptional artistry ...

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Gregor Haclev 3 months ago on Wordpress

I attended the concert and watched the broadcast. City Noir was stunning, lovely, and entirely accessible. Strange but perhaps to be expected that some don’t get it.

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Carole Weinstein 3 months ago on Wordpress

I love Gustavo so had to watch, but hated City Noir and fell asleep. Woke up in time for Mahler and was entranced as I had never heard it before and Gustavo is so in control. We watch all his concerts via Sky Arts, London UK. Bad choice for first part of concert as if this occurs we switch off.

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Jaydee Hale 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Riveting! But in one sense, I was disappointed in that you cut away from Gustav way too often. I used to attend the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra when I lived there so as to watch the actions of the wonderful Gezella Bendor and that truly is the point in attending. The music by itself can be heard on a CD but the excitement is in watching the conductor, not the individual instrument players. There ... See all content

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Ben Gibby 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Gustavo was amazing, Mahler was fantastic. Adams was unlistenable. I really think the sheet music the musicians had was mixed up, there had to be more than one piece being played.

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Roberth Torrealba 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I never has been a classical music fanatic, however, I saw the all concert and like a lot. In fact I wach It two times. The most fantastic thing for me, is how Gustavo and the musicians are so conected. The musicians respond to every move so perfect, with presition.

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Gary Rynar 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I saw it in repeat today sunday… Gustavo Dudemal simply Fantastic!!! Complete control… The orchestra responded to his every move,, sounded great,, he got everything out the musicians,,, could watch it again…….

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gary rynar 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

i saw it twice today #13 #21 simply fantastic,, gustavo dudamel complete control,,, every section sounded great,,, this performance will never get old can watch over and over,,, bravo,,,,

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Amy Cohen Banker 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I saw it in repeat today on Sunday and did also

think of Leonard Bernstein in a positive way.

Garcia was o.k. You guys are so critical.

I was so appreciative and wished that I could have

been there.

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Julianna Vaughan 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Can this concert be purchased?

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brian 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wow! I must say, being a brother from the hood-that at the most, I was a channel serfing spectator(with a trigger finger) in regards to classical music. Thanks to PBS, my participation statis has taken a huge leap forward. Within 24 hours, my seven yr old daughter was educating her teacher about Gustavo Dudamel. It was truly a beautiful thing to behold. Standing Ovations from my living room to you ... See all content

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Mellow Rapp 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I watched it last night and at the end of the concert, I was almost in tears. It was an amazing concert! Please don’t miss it. Gustavo was explosive. I will watch it over and over again.

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Lucie Christiaanse 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wij hebben er geen woorden voor…!Héél bijzonder

om “mee te maken”(via sateliet,Arte)Nu speuren naar de dvd.Wanneer komt die uit en waar te bestellen.Help,Au Secours,Hilfe

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Lois Jeffrey 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I join all the other commenters who praised the concert, both pieces. Next time they interview Dudamel, however, I hope they employ someone who knows the music. Andy Garcia was pathetic.

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Marie 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Response to Comment #12 – Maria Guimaraes:

Just to put you at ease: the camera wasn’t cutting to Tom Hanks, it was cutting to the man sitting next to him: the legendary JOHN ADAMS, composer of City Noir, the first piece of the evening. I was there, sitting behind the orchestra, and I can assure you that all eyes were on John, not Tom. (In fact, we spotted John Adams right away
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George Caloyannidis 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

The one thing which impressed me more than anything else was that Dudamel, for the first time was able to elicit a world class, uniform “sound” from the L.A. Philharmonic. None of his illustrious predecessors has been able to overcome the perennial tendency of individual instruments making primadonna entries.

Keep it up Gustavo and the L.A. Philharmonic will be joining the ranks
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Linnea 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I have Verizon FIOS & they didn’t broadcast the concert. Instead I got something called KCET Orange with lots of really stupid OC programming. What happened?

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maryjane 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Bravo! Gustavo’s energy is amazing. A super performance. I now appreciate Mahler. I caught a repeat the next day and loved it as much the second time. The orchestra’s performance brought tears to my eyes. More of him, please.

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Chris Robins 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wonderful performance. Thank goodness classical music is still alive. The young saxophonist was unbelievable. How can anyone play an instrument like that? We forget the terrific talent in the orchestra. Did you see how fast his fingers were flying and the most gorgeous sounds. Such a very difficult piece to play. Bravo to all!!!!!

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JEFFRY MARTIN 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I LOVED THE PERFORMANCE. I CANNOT FIND THE DVD IN YOUR CATALOG. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE DVD?

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Rita 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

How can I buy a DVD of last night’s fabulous concert. I missed the phone number on screen at the end. Thank you.

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Rita 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

How can I purchase a DVD of this fabulous concert?

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Andreina 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Eres grande, Gustavo Dudamel!… eres Venezolano

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Andreina 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Que tiemble el mundo de la música de camara…Gustavo Dudamel, vino para quedarse y llevar bien en alto el nombre de Venezuela !!! Felícidades y que sigas cosechando muchos exitos!!!

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Dave Porter 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Simply wonderful!

What is the phone number to order the DVD?

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Grace Raymond 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Extraordinary performance; I especialy was impressed with Maestro Dudamel’s explanation of his passion for Mahler. Breathtaking!

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Robert Rosoff 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Probably the very best performance of Mahler#1 I have ever heard. What an inspiration looking forward to it’s performance by the Glens Falls(NY) Symphony’s performance on May 9, 2010

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Patricia Sotolongo 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

It is a great feeling watching Gustavo’s performances, which make me keep in mind what Venezuela is able to produce for the world. It is an amazing experience having Dudamel leading LA Phil.

Viva Gustavo Dudamel!!

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Patricia Sotolongo 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

It is a great feeling watching Gustavo’s performances, which make me keep in mind what Venezuela is able to produce for the world. It is an amazing experience having Dudamel leading LA Phil.

Viva Gustavo Dudamel!!

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Robert Rosoff 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Probably the very best performance of Mahler #1 I have ever heard. The Glens Falls (NY) Symphony performs it on May 9, 2010 – what a performance to aspire toward!

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lynn byron 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I am 82 however I wouldnt have missed this broadcast-gustavo is amazing- what emotion will you tell me how to obtain the dvd -way past my bedtime and well worth it

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geoff 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Man oh man oh man oh man! Fantastic. The musicians seem to respond to him, to say the least. The lead oboeist was nearly crying upon completion. (And Quincy Jones’ endorsement, that’s enough for me.)

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Jan 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Amazing! How does he move his hands that way! and his facial expressions! and such communication with the orchestra! i cheered. Beautiful and inspiring. Thanks Ana Elena for the phone number.

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Alana London 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I just watched the Dudamel LA Inaugural concert. While I thank PBS channel 13 for broadcasting it I found the frequent crawl advertising the station objectionable. The crawl was almost constant in some sections of the music and was not at the bottom of the screen but 1/3 of the way up covering the picture. Very poor judgement on the part of Channel 13 (New York)

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Alana London 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I just watched the Dudamel LA Inaugural concert. While I thank PBS channel 13 for broadcasting it I found the frequent crawl advertising the station objectionable. The crawl was almost constant in some sections of the music and was not at the bottom of the screen but 1/3 of the way up covering the picture. Very poor judgement on the part of Channel 13 (New York)

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Robert Severs 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Amazing performance. For #11 Mel Jenkins sorry you missed the show. I hope you enjoy your turkey.

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Robert Severs 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Amazing performance. #11 Mel Jenkins sorry you missed the show. I hope you enjoyed your turkey!!

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Anita Wright 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I’ve been on this planet a while and it brings me such joy to be able to know that young talents like Dudamel are appearing every deneration to continue to bring the love of beauitul music to the masses.

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Ana Elena 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

It is an extraordinary experience we are sharing here. Mahler’ symphonie conducted by Dudamel was breathtaking, I never felt so alive and possesed by music! At the end -same as many of you- I jumped from my seat clapping aloud- alone in my living room. For those of you asking for the number to order ( I recorded the program) ‘here it is: 1800 336 1917. Bravo Gustavo y que Dios te bendiga!

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Mike von Gortler 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Robert Laughlin – Post #39 – Its diffiicult for me to understand what your problem is. Any fan of classical music with a modest awareness knows who the GREAT MAHLER is/was. I watched this dazzling performance with tears in my eyes through almost the entire performance. Lighten up and let the joy of Mahler spread through your veins like sweet honey. Life is TOO SHORT for sour grapes.

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Chica 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I have the same question with #42. It was a fantastic performance. I would love to order the DVD, but I cannot find it at PBS store.

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nabihawaii 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

watching gustavo dudamel & @laphil oct 8 inaugural concert on @pbshawaii. http://bit.ly/1YY7na

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Jim Nelson 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I was totally fixated on the performance this evening. Absolutely brilliant performance. While I am currently a performing jazz musician, my roots are grounded in classical music performance, and the performance this evening brought me back to fully appreciate my classical roots.

Bravo to the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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Victoria Ghulam 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Cheering in my livingroom for the music, and for the children who will benefit from Dudamel’s influence here in the US. Bravo Gustavo!

Did anyone write down the phone number for ordering the video? Please post it. I want to share this concert with my students.

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marlys burnett 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

The inspiration of this one man’s gift, and spirit

will lift those who labor in the cause of developing music talent and training. Thank you PBS.

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Bill Crisman 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Viewed the ignaugural concert this evening on KCTS (Seattle) in Tacoma, WA. This is the first time (in over 60 years) that I’m able to say I enjoyed Mahler; before he always seemed to me to offer many, many disjointed pieces that had no coherent soul…no matter how beautiful the individual fragments might be. Tonight, though, I’ve finally been made to see why so many musicians love ... See all content

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Robert Laughlin 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

What a bunch of crap. A great performance, yes. But no mention of the composer. Just a bunch of hero worship for Dudamel. Yes, Dudamel is great. But so is Mahler. If it weren’t for Mahler and his like, Dudamel would have nothing to conduct. This shows….no no no…this proves how shallow PBS is. PBS is Pure BS. It’s Pro Britney Spears. Folks, come pledge time, save your money.

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Janet 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I enjoy watching Gustavo Dudamel very much – it’s brought tears to my eyes. The music is wonderful although I agree with others that the sound engineering made listening frustrating and disappointing not to hear the piano and other instruments that were shown.

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Chola Con Cello 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Maestro Gustavo Dudamel rescues the night on PBS with ‘City Noir’ a work about Los Angeles…what a great cacophony of sonic LA styles and moods. Mahler’s 1st Symphony, a Symphony he has conducted since age 16, an old friend, a magnificent gift of hope. Tonight I have a new feeling for the LA Phil and for L.A., because working class-kids once again have a shot at classical music ... See all content

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Neli Iotzova 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

It was beautiful! Just beautiful! My children Anna and Alex, both age 8, sat hypnotized and listened to the music. I wish that next time we are in the audience. Thank you, Gustavo!

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marcos Brizuela 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

watching Gustavo Dudamel conducting LA Philharmonic has touched and changed my life immediately.

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Peter Allsop 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Perfomances like this should make converts to classical music from many ‘POP’ afficionados………if they have any sense!

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SoCalMama 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Anyone else having trouble hearing the program? Is it the miking? Can barely hear piano, snares, bass, even though shown playing.

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Drew Bartley 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I want to order the dvd, but missed the phone number. did anyone get it?

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Drew Bartley 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

John Adam’s “City Noir” was fantastic. Gustavo… Bravo. The LA Phil… congratulations.

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Chul Moo Lee 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I have listened many different conductors’ Mahler’s Symphony No.1. Solti, Berstein, Rattle and many more. Dudamel’s sound is really outstanding. Bravo!!

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Allen Graffam 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wow!!!!!!!!!!

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John W. Tucker 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

You made history tonight Gustavo!!! I watched the Inaugural Concert on WVIZ from Cleveland. Please come to conduct in Severance Hall as soon as possible. BRAVO!!!

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Felix 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Bravo!!! Bravo!! Go Dudamel!!

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Rono Prince 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I think #13 and #14 described this concert to a T. I agree with everything they say about Gustavo Dudamel and his wonderful conducting ability. As a symphony viola player, I am amazed a what he can get from the players.

His talent is so emotional and sincere, I can see why they play so well. Looking for more of Gustavo in the future!

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Gerard Arria-Devoe 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Incredible performance by this young Maestro,superdinamic and really delightful conduction of the LA Orchestra. Me too sat alone in my living room clapping very loud at the end of the performance. !Bravo! for Gustavo Dudamel.

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julio Rodriguez 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I just watched the inaugural concert, it was just breathtaking. He reminded me of Leonard Bernstein and John Adams Masterpiece is up there with Stravinsky’s best.

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June Gibson 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wonderful concert. Great interpretation of Mahler!

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Olga Lozano 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Thank you Gustavo for your great performance, I am so proud that you are one of the Venezuelan talent of the Maestro Abreu students’and the Sistema, remember ” El cielo es el limite”, I am from Venezuela living in USA and I have been following all your triumphs,Bravo!

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Dutch Souder 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

What a wonderful concert! What a wonderful young conductor! The concert brought tears of joy to my eyes. I hope that PBS will show more concerts by Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil.

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John & Joan Chionis 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

The Mahler concert by Gustavo Dudamel was very good. His directing was superb, but I’m afraid the audio volume was mismanaged by the sound engineer. Bravo Gustavo!!

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pbshawaii 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

Reminder 8:00p GREAT PERFORMANCES Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic: http://bit.ly/14L90v The dynamic young conductor.

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Mahhtha 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

@hbraum heres a link that gives ou a 2 track preview of the performance. I think they offer full episodes @ a later date http://u.nu/7qnm3

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M .J. Leclerc 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Wish you would have put down Toscanini as a choice

for a favorite “Mahler Conductor”you still have

some old folks alive that remember Arturo.

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Maria Guimaraes 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

Thank you for the broadcast. I just would hope that you wouldn’t cut to Tom Hanks so much and make such a contrived effort to “mainstream” Gustavo by having celebrities subscribe to his talent. Tom Hanks is NOBODY in classical music history or its contemporary stage. Please, don’t underestimate your audience. This actually diminishes what you are doing.

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AlejandraSY 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

LA's Philharmonic @KERA, AWESOME! and then Gustavo's interview w Andy Garcia :) love it! http://tinyurl.com/yfb7hmf

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Mel Jenkins 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress

I tuned in to hear the music that was commented on so favorably in the NYTimes. I did not tune in for a puffery of Los Angeles and its star-power. Unfortunately, as is often the case when one “thing” (more demanding music, in this case) tries to be something else (in this case celebrity) the probability is it will not succeed with either audience.

While I had specifically designated
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HellerMD98 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

grumpy, tired, unmotivated! Hoping for inspiration from Gustavo Dudamel inaugural concert with LA Philharmonic on PBS http://bit.ly/36uIDa

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ProfesorHeller 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter

viendo el concierto inagural del venezolano Gustavo Dudamel como director de la Orquesta Filarmónica de Los Ángeles http://bit.ly/36uIDa

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carlos dos santos 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Dudamel (Gustavo), es producto de un esfuerzo llevado con entusiasmo por miles de jóvenes en Venezuela, solo que los genios para la música nacen y no se hacen, de todas formas él es excepcional y el programa “sistema” es maravilloso, hay tanton jóvenes valiosos que si no se aprovechan se perderan. Bravo Gustavo

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albert 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I wont be able to catch this. let me know if this recording will be posted online (youtube or somewhere?)

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Fernando Morales 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Please include Venezuela in the streaming… Greetings!

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nashvillesymph 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

Preview Dudamel & the LA Phil's May 15 SSC concert 2nite at 7 (8 EST) on PBS. Mahler 1 is on our progam too! http://bit.ly/1bhCPp #fb

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pbshawaii 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

8:00p GREAT PERFORMANCES Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic: http://bit.ly/14L90v The 28-year-old dynamic young conductor.

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greenprofit 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

tonight at 8 Great Performances features LA Phil's first performance under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel http://bit.ly/1GGXMj I'M STOKED!

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Marty 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Both performances (conducting CSO and conducting the Youth Orchestra) at CSO last season were absolutely awesome. The energy Dudamel brings is breathtaking. I won’t miss a second of this show tonight!

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SarahBaird 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

TONIGHT @ 8 EDT! PBS broadcast of John Adams's "City Noir" as part of LA Phil/Dudamel GALA concert. A knock-out. http://bit.ly/1GGXMj

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Esteban Esquivel 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Gustavo eres nuestro orgullo!

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Migdalia Quijada 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

I am so proud of this new young conductor, what a gift for young new generations. I am sorry WETA is not going to be streaming the concert for other countries to watch. Bravo Gustavo! Can’t wait until tomorrow!

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Kathie Morrison 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress

Triangle viewers may be interested to know about KidZNotes, a Durham non-profit that will launch an El Sistema-inspired program in the Fall of 2010 in East Durham, to be led by Ms. Kathryn Wyatt,one of only ten Abreu Fellows now studying El Sistema at the New England Conservatory in Boston. The Abreu Fellows will also spend two months in Venezuela studying with Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu, founder of El ... See all content

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njpac 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

Looking forward to PBS/Great Performances on Wed, Oct 21 when Gustavo Dudamel leads Mahler's Symphony No. 1 in D http://tinyurl.com/yfb7hmf

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