http://www.nobleviola.com/2007/12/01/duda-mania/ Life on the working end of the viola. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.nobleviola.com/2007/12/01/duda-mania/comment-page-1/#comment-7602 jbash Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:54:47 +0000 http://www.nobleviola.com/wordpress/2007/12/01/duda-mania/#comment-7602 I hope to experience the Dudamel phenomenon someday soon. I know that Tommasini is not one who will gush over a performer unless the performer earns it. That being said, Dudamel's PR handlers are doing a terrific job. (Being anointed with Berstein's baton was a nice touch.) He hasn't stumbled anywhere yet. It is clear that Dudamel has a small repertoire that his is gradually building upon. It will be interesting to see how all this works out in 10 or 15 years... I hope to experience the Dudamel phenomenon someday soon. I know that Tommasini is not one who will gush over a performer unless the performer earns it. That being said, Dudamel’s PR handlers are doing a terrific job. (Being anointed with Berstein’s baton was a nice touch.) He hasn’t stumbled anywhere yet. It is clear that Dudamel has a small repertoire that his is gradually building upon. It will be interesting to see how all this works out in 10 or 15 years…

]]> http://www.nobleviola.com/2007/12/01/duda-mania/comment-page-1/#comment-7520 gregvajda Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:33:08 +0000 http://www.nobleviola.com/wordpress/2007/12/01/duda-mania/#comment-7520 Charles, I must tell you that you are doing a much better job than most of the professional journalists and/or music critics. Could that be because you are actually a musician yourself?:) Jokes aside: I'd be happy to share my personal experiences with you when I get back to Portland in January. I happened to conduct "Dudamel's orchestra" (Orq. Sim. Simon Bolivar "A") last month in Caracas. After a week there working within and observing El Sistema I understand this phenomenon a little better. I think I do understand the Duda-Mania as well. Let's talk soon! Best Gregor Vajda Charles,
I must tell you that you are doing a much better job than most of the professional journalists and/or music critics. Could that be because you are actually a musician yourself?:)
Jokes aside: I’d be happy to share my personal experiences with you when I get back to Portland in January. I happened to conduct “Dudamel’s orchestra” (Orq. Sim. Simon Bolivar “A”) last month in Caracas. After a week there working within and observing El Sistema I understand this phenomenon a little better. I think I do understand the Duda-Mania as well.
Let’s talk soon!
Best
Gregor Vajda

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