Gustavo Dudamel mania

Gustavo Dudamel, the dynamic 28 year old conductor, who has electrified the classical music world with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, is about to take up his role as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. And there is Dudamel-mania in LA. Tom Service provides the detail, including a more cautionary article by Mark Swed.

However, go here for an inspiring clip of the Dude, working with young musicians. Enjoy!