Gustavo Dudamel , known as ` ` The Dude , '' brings Beatles - like frenzy to Los Angeles . The Venezuelan , 28 , is the new conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic . `` I have n't seen that kind of reaction from a crowd since I saw the Beatles at Dodger Stadium , '' Swed said . His concert has sold out 18,000-seat Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel ` ` a genius ''
Gustavo Dudamel , known as ` ` The Dude , '' brings Beatles - like frenzy to Los Angeles . The Venezuelan , 28 , is the new conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic . His concert has sold out 18,000-seat Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel ` ` a genius ''