Russia’s Hand-Written Note Saves Europe from Crisis

The performance that happened on October 10 in Zurich, Switzerland, on the top diplomatic level, could easily become the scenario for a Hollywood political thriller. The signing of the document about the normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey was preceded with four hours of emotional extravaganza: the failed mini concert of classical music, the [...]

Brandi Carlile Nowhere Naked

Brandi Carlile is a singer and songwriter with truly naked talent because of the many genres that he plays from pop to alternative and classical music. He will surely be one of the best artists to ever been known in Hollywood and the American music industry. Brandi Carlile is truly a great sport when it comes to his craft as a singer and songwriter, which is all due to his naked talent and charisma as a person.

Pride, joy and playing with Gustavo Dudamel

The 11-year-old girl walked across the imposing stage in patent leather ballet flats; her eyes squinting in the glare of the overhead lights. Arlette Romero took a deep breath. She sat up straight in rest position, her right hand firmly gripping the neck of her violin, and flashed a smile. It was finally showtime. Romero is a member of the nascent YOLA Expo Center Youth Orchestra. She and her orchestra mates were making their debut at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night, performing an abbrevi

A Ninth to remember

The capper of Gustavo Dudamel's Hollywood Bowl debut as leader of the L.A. Philharmonic last night was a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, accompanied at the end by fireworks. It killed. A Beethoven Ninth to be remembered, critic Mark Swed writes in the L.A. Times. This was not so much a Beethoven Ninth for the ages (he has a lot of competition), as it was a performance of Beethoven’s last and largest symphony, an iconic work of classical music with a cosmic scope and a call for un

Bowled over by LA’s new maestro – Los Angeles Times

BBC News Bowled over by LA's new maestro Los Angeles Times And so, Saturday, it came to pass. After all the extraordinary buildup — the billboards and the bilingual media frenzy — 18000 people from every corner of the city came to the Hollywood Bowl to bear witness. He goes by many names: Gustavo the Great. ... LA Phil's new maestro: 'Classical music is cool' The Associated Press LA welcomes Phil's Dudamel with joy Los Angeles Times A world beat to Dudamel's w

Dudamel bows with a Beethoven for all the ages

And so, Saturday, it came to pass. After all the extraordinary buildup — the billboards and the bilingual media frenzy — 18,000 people from every corner of the city came to the Hollywood Bowl to bear witness. He goes by many names: Gustavo the Great. Gustavissimo. The Dude. Some have taken to referring to the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by his initials , thus: G*D. It’s all too much, we critics judiciously caution. But in his first return to the Hollywood Bowl since

A nod across town to Dudamel

Even across town from the Hollywood Bowl, Gustavo Dudamel was the focus of attention. On the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, baritone Thomas Hampson led into the final encore of his 24-Lieder and American song recital thanking the audience for coming “even if you came because you couldn’t get into Dudamel.” That got a laugh while Hampson said, slightly shaking his head and with an admiring grin, Placido, James Conlon and Dudamel… Los Angeles has it going.” -- Christopher Smith

A world beat to Dudamel’s welcome – Los Angeles Times

BBC News A world beat to Dudamel's welcome Los Angeles Times '¡Bienvenido Gustavo!' began with a youthful, multicultural blending of musical genres -- things close to the new LA Phil conductor's heart. Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez performs at the “¡Bienvenido Gustavo!” concert at the Hollywood Bowl. ... LA Phil's new maestro: 'Classical music is cool' The Associated Press Dudamel takes on LA Philharmonic BBC News Venezuelan Dudamel takes over LA Philharm

Dudamel concert opens with Quincy Jones and Sergio Mendes

Alvaro Mendez got on line at 5:30 a.m. Aug. 1 to get tickets for “¡Bienvenido Gustavo!,” and his planning paid off. This afternoon, he and his family have box seats at the Hollywood Bowl. His two young daughters, Lisset and Amanda, both play the violin and are eagerly awaiting Gustavo Dudamel's debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Mendez and his family, including his wife, Margarita, were among the early arrivals this afternoon for the concert, which began a little after 4 p.m. with perfo

KUSC to broadcast Dudamel concerts at Hollywood Bowl, Disney Hall

If you can't attend Gustavo Dudamel's upcoming inaugural and gala concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall, there are plenty of ways to experience the events remotely. This week, KUSC-FM (91.5) announced that it will broadcast portions of Saturday's Bowl concert -- including Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. KUSC said Saturday's live broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. with the YOLA Expo Centre Youth Orchestra perf

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