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 *********************************************** The CLASSICAL mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's HDMail High Deliverability Mailer for reliable, lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html