“We have to go and show these people what classical music is. We say so...” — Gustavo Dudamel Quote

“We have to go and show these people what classical music is. We say sometimes that classical music has a small audience, but it's because people don't have the chance to be closer to it.”

“My relationship with the Philharmonia Orchestra brought me many times to London and I will always reflect positively on that early period of development with them - their patience, their warmth, their dedication.”

“For me, Venezuela is very important, not just because it's a place I go to conduct, but because my family is there - my wife, my parents and my musical family.”

“I have a great liking for the Chamba folk music, which depicts the beauty of women and the mountains with a touch of Indian classical music.”

“I had classical training but I don't consider myself an opera singer though.”

“My musical roots and inspiration lie not in rock n' roll or metal music, but first and foremost in classical music, balalaika, and in underground house music.”