SmartLess "Gustavo Dudamel"
Sep 21, 2020
Gustavo Dudamel, the dynamic conductor and Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, shares his passion for classical music and personal anecdotes that lighten the mood. He reflects on the changes in his life post-COVID, emphasizing balance and growth. Dudamel discusses the evolution of classical music, the legacy of great composers like Beethoven, and the crucial role of contemporary artists. With humor and insight, he highlights the importance of arts education and maintains a playful banter with the hosts, making for a delightful conversation.
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Will Arnett's Golf Balls
- Will Arnett has custom-made golf balls with the number 17 because it's his lucky number and Wendell Clark's jersey number.
- This amuses his co-hosts, who point out that a lower score is better in golf.
Wendell Clark vs. Shanahan
- Will Arnett explains his love for Wendell Clark, acknowledging his friend Shanahan is also a great hockey player.
- He jokes about Shanahan's number 14 being a better golf score than 17.
Pandemic as Opportunity
- Gustavo Dudamel sees the pandemic as an opportunity for reflection and slowing down.
- He discusses shifting from a "prestissimo tempo" to an "andante moderato" pace of life.