As part of the ceremony, Dudamel will conduct a rehearsal featuring Danzón No. 8 by Arturo Márquez, a work inspired by the Cuban dance style (danzón) and among the most popular Mexican orchestral pieces written in the 20th century. The event will be livestreamed on The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music website.
Gustavo Dudamel Awarded UCLA Medal
By Francisco SalazarGustavo Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic’s Music Director, will receive the UCLA Medal, the highest honor of excellence for extraordinary accomplishment given to an individual by the university.
He will receive the award during a ceremony on May 7 from UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.
The medal, which is designed by Tiffany & Co., is awarded to those who have achieved exceptional feats in their academic and professional lives, and whose body of work or social achievements typify UCLA’s principles.
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