Some Dudamel product placement

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The dapper gentleman in the tuxedo and wearing a very expensive Rolex watch is not a model. He’s the L.A. Phil’s very own Gustavo Dudamel.

The ad on the back of the programs at today’s “¡Bienvenido Gustavo!” concert at the Hollywood Bowl features Dudamel in ultra-suave mode as he endorses the luxury watch brand.

‘Musical force. Electrifying conductor,’ reads the ad. ‘And music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Catalyst for change for Venzuela’s youth through El Sistema. A passion for his art that will be felt forever.’

Not everyone can afford a Rolex but every member of today’s concert gets a free Dudamel hand-held fan with a built-in sun visor.

-- David Ng