Dudamel ` , known as ` ` The Dude , '' brings Beatles-like frenzy to Venezuela . For weeks now , anticipation has been growing for the arrival of fiery young Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel to take over the Los Angeles Philharmonic , and the crowd could n't wait to roar its approval at his arrival . The Venezuelan , 28 , is the new conductor of Los Angeles Times . His 28 debut sold out 18,000-seat the Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel ` ` a phenomenon ''
Dudamel ` , known as ` ` The Dude , '' brings Beatles-like frenzy to Venezuela . The Venezuelan , 28 , is the new conductor of Los Angeles Times . His 28 debut sold out 18,000-seat the Hollywood Bowl faster than anyone ever . Los Angeles Times music critic calls Dudamel ` ` a phenomenon ''