You learn a lot about each other from a tour, musically and humanly.

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.

Los Angeles is a very special city. It's a great ethnic mix, a great cultural mix.

I have eaten very well in Los Angeles. Marvelously!

The challenge is not so much to change the sound. The challenge is to connect and to create something special.

My material life is simple.

Recently, I went to a disco with friends, and all the young people were saying, 'Dudamel, we want to go to your concert, but it's impossible because it's sold out.' It's really amazing.