Gustavo Dudamel
Venezuelan conductor and violinist
1981 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Venezuelan conductor and violinist
Born
January 26, 1981
Age
~45 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, conductor, concertmaster
VenezuelaBorn in Barquisimeto
1981
Born in Barquisimeto (1981-01-26)
2007
AwardOrder of Francisco de Miranda
2010
AwardEugene McDermott Award in the Arts at MIT
2020
AwardGold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
2023
AwardFellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Present
Age ~45
About
Gustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramírez is a Venezuelan conductor. He is the music director of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is scheduled to become the Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic in 2026.
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Who is Gustavo Dudamel?+
Gustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramírez is a Venezuelan conductor. He is the music director of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is scheduled to become the Music and Artistic Director of the New York Philharmonic in 2026.
What does the name Gustavo mean?+
The name Gustavo means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gustavo Dudamel born?+
Gustavo Dudamel was born on January 26, 1981.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus
The name Gustavo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gustavo — January 26, 1981
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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