Of El Sistema fame, and a product himself of that wonderful music project which transforms the lives of disadvantaged children through playing an instrument, he is joyous, passionate and totally committed. Even the way he says the word mussic, is music! I've had to create a new category on the blog....
To lift your spirits listen on i player. The Lebrecht Interview 9.45pm BBC Radio 3 Monday 16 July, and to sample something of the Dudamel effect in Scotland recently click here