Gustavo Dudamel , known as `` The Dude , '' brings Beatles-like frenzy to Los Angeles . He is the first American conductor of a major orchestra in more than 50 years and has been called by some one of the greatest conductors ever. He got a standing ovation before the orchestra even played a single note . His Saturday debut sold out 18,000-seat Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel `` a phenomenon ''
Gustavo Dudamel , known as `` The Dude , '' brings Beatles-like frenzy to Los Angeles . He is the first American conductor of a major orchestra in more than 50 years and has been called by some one of the greatest conductors ever. His Saturday debut sold out 18,000-seat Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel `` a phenomenon ''