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flag Conductor Gustavo Dudamel rebuked Timothée Chalamet’s dismissal of opera and ballet, defending their lasting cultural importance.

flag Conductor Gustavo Dudamel condemned actor Timothée Chalamet's claim that opera and ballet no longer matter, calling it ignorant and out of touch. flag Speaking at a New York Philharmonic event, Dudamel stressed classical arts' enduring relevance, noting their influence on cinema and their power to build empathy. flag The comments followed Chalamet’s February remarks questioning the future of ballet and opera, which sparked backlash. flag 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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