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Dudamel Describes the Drama and Genius of Verdi's Requiem

Gustavo Dudamel describes the Requiem as passionately as he conducts it.

08/01/2014 | Rating NR

Great Performances

Dudamel Describes the Drama and Genius of Verdi's Requiem

Clip: Season 41 Episode 29 | 2m 59s

Gustavo Dudamel describes the Requiem as passionately as he conducts it.

Gustavo Dudamel can describe Verdi's Requiem as passionately as he conducts it. "The theatrical elements of this piece is incredible," he says in this interview that includes rehearsal footage. Using his hands, growls and poetic descriptions, Dudamel conveys the intense emotions of the music. Watch "Dudamel Conducts the Verdi Requiem at The Hollywood Bowl" on Fri. Aug. 1 at 9 pm on PBS.

08/01/2014 | Rating NR

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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...

Dudamel Conducts the Verdi Requiem at the Hollywood Bowl

Preview: S41 Ep29 | 34s | Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. (34s)

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