Album insights
Gustavo Dudamel possesses that special something that makes stars - a dense mane of black curls, a cheeky face reminiscent of young John Travolta, and a body language as expressive as Leonard Bernstein's once was. His hands whirl like fireworks whether he is speaking or conducting. A literal 'best of' album featuring his top recordings is now released by Deutsche Grammophon. His latest album, Discoveries, provides a glimpse into the vast repertoire of the 31-year-old conductor. Landmarks of Western music stand alongside works by significant composers from South America. For the first time on CD, you can find Saint-Saëns’ "Bacchanale" from "Samson et Delila," Stravinsky’s "Sacrifice" from "The Rite of Spring," as well as Bernstein's "Mambo" from "West Side Story." The collection includes, in addition to the CD, the award-winning documentary "The Promise of Music - The Sound of Hope" by Enrique Sanchez Lansch on DVD.