Dudamel drives the LA Phil like a Ferrari through Stravinsky

Gustavo Dudamel, John Adams and the Los Angeles Philharmonic

The Los Angeles Philharmonic

Von Matthew Richard Martinez, 04 Oktober 2025

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“the LA Phil is every bit the juggernaut of the orchestral world... Dudamel drove them like a Ferrari”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, am 2 Oktober 2025

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Matthew Richard Martinez

A professional conductor living in Costa Mesa, California, Matthew received Bachelor of Music and MFA degrees from University of California, Irvine. An avid sports fan, when he’s not conducting or listening to music, he can be found cheering for his hometown San Diego Padres.

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