The Essential Gustavo Dudamel

“When the charismatic South American takes over from Esa-Pekka Salonen, who is stepping down after 17 years at the podium [at the Los Angeles Philharmonic] to further his composing career, he will bring a rare combination of youth and experience, gravitas and exuberance, old-school European repertory knowledge and a New World willingness to break with fusty practices when necessary.”