Pink’s, the world famous hot dog stand in L.A., is a favorite retreat of Gustavo Dudamel, the music director-to-be of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The folks at the eatery have taken as much of a liking to the maestro as he to them, and have named a spicey concoction in his honor. Wednesday, they threw a meaty bacchanal for the maestro at Disney Hall. Here are the photos, taken by Joanne Pearce Martin, the Phil’s keyboardist.
The Dudamel Dog
Beverly Pink Wolfe, The Dude, Gloria Pink
The Dude with Philharmonic prez Deborah Borda (standing)
Oh yeah? Get in line
The bacchanal
Do you think anyone sang “Oh I wish I was an Oscar Meyer weener”?
But then again we all have suspected that Gustavo was a real weenie.
Best of luck, Los Angeles…
When the Pacific Chorale sang the Ravel with Dudamel two weeks ago, we heard about the Dudamel Dog at Pink’s. What a thrill it was for us to be conducted by him! He’s as much fun as these pictures show him to be. Loved it!