LA Philharmonic conductor discusses Venezuela crisis at Oscars Speaking on the red carpet, ahead of the Oscars' ceremony, the Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, wears a pin in support of his fellow Venezuelans who "are going through a terrible crisis." Dudamel also says he is happy Latin American culture is being represented in cinema, praising Mexican Director Alfonso Cuaron, whose film "Roma" is nominated for 10 awards.