I set out to create a means whereby music could be a way of vindicating the rights of the masses.
Gustavo DudamelA friend gave me a CD of the 'Pathetique' Symphony as a Christmas present. I went home, and I put on the CD expecting to listen to Tchaikovsky. But it started 'ta ta ta taaa.' It was too long for me. I didn't understand it at first, but then I fell in love, in love, in love.
Gustavo DudamelI wanted to play my violin and have my musical expression through the instrument. But then I was really young when I had my first opportunity to conduct.
Gustavo DudamelIt's a physical challenge. It's a spiritual challenge. I'm studying almost every day a different symphony, not returning to any one for a week.
Gustavo Dudamel