The Telegraph — Gustavo Dudamel lacks the magic touch at the Barbican. Rating: * * * more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A list of upcoming shows across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses.Staples Center The Black Eyed Peas, March 30 (Sat.) Walt Disney Concert Hall Gustavo Dudamel conducts the L.A. Phil in John Adams' "City Noir," April 25 (Sat.) Honda... more info

All About Jazz — Gustavo Dudamel will make three appearances at the Hollywood Bowl this summer, marking the first time that he will conduct at the venue since "Bienvenido Gustavo" in October. The season will also include performances by John Williams, Harry Connic... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Doors drummer John Densmore reflects on a brother in music, Gustavo Dudamel. Doors drummer John Densmore reflects on a brother in music, Gustavo Dudamel. more info

Guardian Music — English version of El Sistema chalks up early successes but organisers fear spending cutsIt was all rather stiff and formal, another group of dignitaries calling in on the music classes, until it occurred to someone to give the English visitor a cell... more info

Guardian Music — Last week you sent us your favourite lunar tunes. Now we want songs with pep in their step ...What to do about classical music? That's the question that's been rattling around my noggin'. I don't mean "do about" in the sense of "take care". I have no... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Los Angeles is about to become a major force in classical music and celebs in the audience sang Gustavo s praises. more info

All About Jazz — The day finally is here and L.A. is ready for him. Gustavo Dudamel conducts his first concert today as the new music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. A live audience of 18,000 awaits him for the welcome party -- titled "Bienvenido Gustavo... more info

The Newsroom — Venezuelan prodigy Gustavo Dudamel takes the reins at the LA Philharmonic more info

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel vows to bring classical music to a younger and less elite audience as he becomes music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. more info