Gustavo Dudamel and his contingent of Venezuelan youngsters knocked LA
for a loop on two successive evenings: Mahler and Beethoven Fifths along
with Moncayo/Marquez/Ginastera on the second night.  I don't know how
to describe what I heard and felt without rhapsodizing.  They tore the
roof off of Disney Hall.  If they're in your area, don't miss them.

As far as I can see, Dudamel is the real deal.  We get him at the helm
of the LA Phil in 2009.  I only wish it could be earlier.

Ravi Narasimhan
http://www.rettacs.org

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