The Next Dudamel? Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition Crowns Third Winner "The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra's [third] International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition has been won by [a] 31-year-old Latvian, Ainars Rubikis. Since its launch only six years ago it has become one of Europe's most important conducting competitions" notably because the first winner was Gustavo Dudamel. Gramophone 03/05/10