Dudamel, Israel: A Love Story | Music | Jewish Journal

Dudamel, Israel: A Love Story | Music | Jewish Journal.

Interesting that Dudamel got his big break wth a major orchestra because of Zubin Mehta of the IPO. He’s a brilliant conducting talent, and apparently a very good violinist, in a previous life. He most certainly deserves the title of “honorary Jew” for his fondness of the state. With his last name, I would not be surprised if he had some sort of Sephardic roots somewhere down the line. I only wish I could get tickets to see him in action one of these times he’s in town. Perhaps another collaboration with Gil Shaham…?