Dudamel View

Telephone conversation with Jean at the Los Angeles Philharmonic box office April 2008
Jean I can help you with your subscription. Do you know where you would like to sit?
Me I want the Orchestra View on the left, but I can’t afford that, so I’ll take the Terrace View left. Do you have seats there?
Jean (Sighing sympathetically) A woman after my own heart, let’s see what we have.... I think we can accommodate you there. They really are the best seats.
Me Yes, I want to be able to see the conductor.
Jean You’ve got that right (sexy sound). I sat there for Dudamel’s chamber performance.
Me Oh, I was at his Berlioz symphony. Wow, he was amazing!
Jean Do you know how many times he tucked his hair behind his ears?!
Me Snicker
Jean After the first movement, I just thought, “Give it up, honey.”
Me Oh, yeah, and I love it when he stops conducting and stands there digging the music!
Jean Me too, and in the Terrace View, you can even see him singing along.
Me Really!?
Jean Let’s see what we’ve got for a single ticket for his performance with the Israel Philharmonic this November. I think you’ll need a ticket to that too.
Jean really understands me.