A comment on the July 29th concert with Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra
01/08/14 21:47
It was an honor and a rare privilege to have had the opportunity to perform with one of the world's top Philharmonic Orchestras, led by the great Gustavo Dudamel, considered one of today's best classical conductors.
Equally important to me was the circumstance of participating in an experiment that went beyond the musical aspect because it challenged cultural notions of conformity.
It was a tough decision to make but Gustavo and I, supported by a wonderful orchestra, decided it was worth the risk. The purported obstacles were evident. It was an evening highlighting latin music, which included in its program a segment of "Salsa" supported by a superb band that specializes in classical themes. Gustavo and I had already presented this odd combination, afro-cuban rhythms supported by classical strings, in a gigantic concert held at a civil airport in Caracas, Venezuela. More than 200, 000 people attended.
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Equally important to me was the circumstance of participating in an experiment that went beyond the musical aspect because it challenged cultural notions of conformity.
It was a tough decision to make but Gustavo and I, supported by a wonderful orchestra, decided it was worth the risk. The purported obstacles were evident. It was an evening highlighting latin music, which included in its program a segment of "Salsa" supported by a superb band that specializes in classical themes. Gustavo and I had already presented this odd combination, afro-cuban rhythms supported by classical strings, in a gigantic concert held at a civil airport in Caracas, Venezuela. More than 200, 000 people attended.
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