The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Venezuelan classical music conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his wife, Eloisa Maturen, are quickly becoming tinseltown’s new “it” couple. Dudamel was just in town for two weeks, and so in demand that he had to turn down interviews including top spots on late night television programs.
Apparently, Dudamel’s fame has prompted fans to call the Venezuelan musical maverick “the dude” or “El Dude.” The name seems well-deserved: last week’s show by Dudamel marked the first time that the L.A. Philharmonic played one of its “Casual Fridays” sessions at Walt Disney Hall to a sold out crowd. Read more here.
