Dudamel was born on january 26, 1981, in barquisimeto. Music profile for gustavo dudamel, born 26 january 1981. The orchestra is comprised of over 200 young musicians between the ages of 17 to 30, and is the flagship of the orchestral academic programme of the state foundation. Albums include mahler 5, fiesta, and piano concertos. Phil, dudamel reinvigorate tchaikovskys nutcracker 1 9 the companys inaugural production starred tenor placido domingo in the role of verdis tragic hero. Dudamels track record with tchaikovsky on disc is mixed. He displayed exceptional musical ability from an early age, improvising at the piano and composing his first song in. The royal philharmonic orchestra, piotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the royal philharmonic orchestra.
In october 2014 gustavo dudamel and the simon bolivar symphony orchestra of venezuela recorded in caracas live symphonic extracts from wagners operas. Through his dynamic presence on the podium and his tireless advocacy for arts education, dudamel has introduced classical music to new audiences around the world and has helped to provide access to the arts for countless people in underserved communities. Simon bolivar symphony orchestra of venezuela, gustavo dudamel. The last of his three ballets, it was first performed in december 1892. Simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela is refreshing in the world of classical music.
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For many of us, tchaikovsky was the first musical love, triggered perhaps by a visit to the nutcracker, where the music may have outweighed the charms of the dancing, a performance of the 1812 overture complete with fireworks, cannon and military bands, or simply a recording of the ballet suites. Gustavo adolfo dudamel ramirez born 26 january 1981 is a venezuelanspanish conductor and violinist. Tchaikovskys nutcracker london symphony orchestra allmusic. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. Francesca da rimini with the simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela. Now that his beloved simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela have dropped the youth tag, it seems that what was once so vigorous. Fiesta released in 2008 stands as one of the best recordings to date by the young conductor gustavo dudamel and his youth orchestra of simon bolivar. Discoveries w simon bolivar symphony orchestra of venezuela. Its part of our music education, says orchestra director gustavo dudamel, just as when you learn the violin, you have to play carl flesch scales. Symphony performance from symphony series concert 1 friday. Simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela ecoutez simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela sur deezer. Gtcys symphony, tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers, from the.
Oct 06, 2009 a musical prodigy at age 3 and an international superstar in his twenties, conductor gustavo dudamel has emerged as one of the most critically acclaimed artists of the early twenty first century, and his popularity has increased with every concert, especially those with his home orchestra, the simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela. Simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela, gustavo dudamel. Gustavo dudamels skillful conducting and dedication to music drew international attention while he was just in his twenties, and he continues to attract diverse audiences throughout the world. Simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela gustavo dudamel. Mahler, magdalena kozena, gustavo dudamel, simon bolivar venezuelan symphony youth orchestra ruckertlieder symphony no. Growing up with tchaikovsky in venezuela for many of us, tchaikovsky was the first musical love, triggered perhaps by a visit to the nutcracker, where the music may have outweighed the charms of the dancing, a performance of the 1812 overture complete with fireworks, cannon and military bands, or simply a recording of the ballet suites. Tchaikovsky symphony no 5 francesca da rimini gustavo dudamel. His repertoire spans the highoctane pulse of south american music to the broad emotional sweep of the french, german, austrian and russian romantics from. Tchaikovsky and shakespeare dudamel, simon bolivar youth orchestra label. Dudamel conducts beethoven, tchaikovsky, bruckner, etc.
Tchaikovsky waltz of the flowers from the nutcracker. Mozart kv 626 gregory carreno simon bolivar orchestra of venezuela duration. Im not that impressed with dudamels other recordings of mahler, beethoven, or tchaikovsky. Now that his beloved simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela have dropped the youth tag, it seems that what was once so vigorous, special and. Gustavo adolfo dudamel ramirez born 26 january 1981 is a venezuelan spanish conductor and violinist. Danse russe trepak tempo di trepak, molto vivace simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela gustavo dudamel.
Dudamel discoveries is the perfect compilation album and souvenir release to introduce listeners to the wonderful music of dudamel and the simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest simon bolivar symphony orchestra interviews. Fiesta by gustavo dudamel and simon bolivar youth orchestra. It was abreu who spotted dudamels exceptional talent when he saw the then 15yearold conducting the amadeus chamber orchestra. Dudamel was born in barquisimeto, venezuela, the son of a trombonist and a voice teacher. The simon bolivar symphony orchestra, the vienna philharmonic, the berlin philharmonic and the. This alltchaikovsky performance had looked a foregone conclusion. Edward seckerson loved his sinewy, uninhibited fifth symphony with the simon bolivar 409 the.
The royal philharmonic orchestra, piotr ilyich tchaikovsky, the royal philharmonic orchestra piotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Gustavo dudamelsimon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela. The bbc artist page for simon bolivar symphony orchestra. Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky 18401893 was a russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber music. Discoveries covers many aspects of gustavo dudamels fascinating musical story so far. Tchaikovsky symphony no 5 francesca da rimini gustavo. I tchaikovsky n 5 symphony at the 2008 salzburg festival, conducted brilliantly by gustavo dudamel. Gustavo dudamel simon bolivar youth orchestra of venezuela.
Driven by an unwavering belief in the power of music to heal, unite, and inspire, gustavo dudamel is one of the most distinguished conductors of our day. However, even during these moments, the pianissimo playing of the simon bolivar symphony orchestra is breathtaking. Provided to youtube by universal music group tchaikovsky. Waltz of the flowers, from the nutcracker piotr ilyich tchaikovsky. Dudamel rehearses the simon bolivar youth orchestra. Video of a video streamed live into the clore ballroom of the recent concerts april 2009 of the simon bolivar youth orchestra at southbank centre, in london.