My relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra brought me many times to London and I will always reflect positively on that early period of development with them - their patience, their warmth, their dedication. Gustavo Dudamel bringdedicationdevelopment share on social
You learn a lot about each other from a tour, musically and humanly. Gustavo Dudamel humanlylearnlot Change image and share on social
A friend gave me a CD of the 'Pathetique' Symphony as a Christmas present. I went home, and I put on the CD expecting to listen to Tchaikovsky. But it started 'ta ta ta taaa.' It was too long for me. I didn't understand it at first, but then I fell in love, in love, in love. Gustavo Dudamel christmasexpectfall share on social
It's a small city where I have a lot of time to think. The orchestra and I have had a chance to connect very well in this time. I think of all the millions of people in Los Angles. There aren't that many millions of people in all of Sweden. Gustavo Dudamel anglechancecity share on social
Of course, we also have to play in concert halls. This is our dream when you are a musician - to play in a good, comfortable hall with a wonderful acoustic. Gustavo Dudamel acousticcomfortableconcert Change image and share on social
You have to believe that things will happen, you have to work and love what you're doing. Gustavo Dudamel happenlovething Change image and share on social
Going to a concert can sometimes be very difficult. It can be a long journey. There's the ticket prices. But when the music goes to the community - not the community coming to the concert - they say, 'Wow! I didn't know that this music was so amazing!' Gustavo Dudamel amazecomecommunity share on social
I love to travel, but sometimes it's nice to stay in one place. Gustavo Dudamel loveniceplace Change image and share on social
With an orchestra you are building citizens, better citizens for the community. Gustavo Dudamel buildcitizencommunity Change image and share on social
It's a physical challenge. It's a spiritual challenge. I'm studying almost every day a different symphony, not returning to any one for a week. Gustavo Dudamel challengedayphysical Change image and share on social
