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Conductor Gustavo Dudamel rebuked Timothée Chalamet’s dismissal of opera and ballet, defending their lasting cultural importance.
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel condemned actor Timothée Chalamet's claim that opera and ballet no longer matter, calling it ignorant and out of touch.
Speaking at a New York Philharmonic event, Dudamel stressed classical arts' enduring relevance, noting their influence on cinema and their power to build empathy.
The comments followed Chalamet’s February remarks questioning the future of ballet and opera, which sparked backlash.
In response, Dudamel and Philharmonic CEO Matías Tarnopolsky invited Chalamet to experience live orchestral music firsthand, emphasizing the need to engage younger audiences with classical art.
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El director de orquesta Gustavo Dudamel reprendió el rechazo de Timothée Chalamet a la ópera y al ballet, defendiendo su importancia cultural duradera.