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#944814 - 10/17/07 02:39 PM
First female conductor In America for a major symphony orchestra.
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Dear Teachers, Wanting to share this exciting news with those who have not heard. As of this year 2007 we have the first female conductor of a major symphony orchestra ever in America. We have Marin Alsop to thank who is now conductor for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra . Maybe this will pave the way for female composers, etc. She stated she has known from 9 years old that she wanted to be a conductor and that Leonard Bernstein inspired her. I am so very elated with this news. Cheers, Sandy B
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#944815 - 10/17/07 03:19 PM
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Well, I guess the Virginia Symphony doesn't count.  Joanne Falletta has held the baton here for a number of years.
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#944816 - 10/17/07 03:35 PM
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The news articles stated the first female in the USA to conduct a major Symphony. I invited Marin Alsop to join us for chats, in Piano World Forums. She can be emailed on her official web site. I must get to a BSO concert ASAP to celebrate this exciting 2007 event. Cheers, Sandy B
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Sandra M. Boletchek 08/02/06
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#944817 - 10/17/07 06:56 PM
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Went back and read the articles and they stated both, to conduct a major orchestra and also to conduct a major symnphony orchestra. Read it as you want. I am too happy to split hairs with you. Sandy B
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Sandra M. Boletchek 08/02/06
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#944818 - 10/17/07 07:03 PM
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I think it's great news about Marin Alsop.
I had the chance to work under the baton of Ms. Falletta a few years back, and it was a great experience.
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#944819 - 10/17/07 07:15 PM
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Wonderful news and so happy for you. I am so respectful of conductors as I was raised with the NSO as a child. I would love to hear of your conducting experience with Ms. Falletta. Cheers, Sandy B
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Sandra M. Boletchek 08/02/06
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#944821 - 10/21/07 08:17 PM
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This is great news! I think that it will definitely pave the way for every woman and especially for girls who have dreams.
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#944822 - 10/22/07 07:19 AM
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sweet!!
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#944823 - 10/22/07 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by Piano*Dad:  Well, I guess the Virginia Symphony doesn't count. Joanne Falletta has held the baton here for a number of years. [/b] "Major symphony orchestra" has to do with their budget. NY Phil., Boston Symphony, Baltimore, LA, Chicago, Cleveland, etc.
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#944824 - 10/24/07 02:00 PM
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Phlebas... Thank you for clearing this up as I searched for an answer and I did not know how this was established myself. Who decides if a major symphony? I am a native of Northern Virginia myself, Washington Metro Area, but, I attend the Kennedy Center as this is where we go in this area for concerts in general. Budget makes sense and a deciding factor in which symphonies are major ones. Thank you again for the info. Sandy B
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