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Marin Alsop offended by depiction of cruel woman conductor in ‘TÁR’

Ravinia Festival chief conductor says it’s ‘anti-woman’ to portray Cate Blanchett’s character as an abuser, when it’s usually men committing abuse in the classical music field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 10, 2023

Black conductors are picking up the baton, but challenges remain

PHILADELPHIA — When Jeri Lynne Johnson made it to the finals of an orchestra tryout in California and didn’t get the job, she didn’t think much of it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 26, 2022

Prom 36: Vienna Radio SO/Alsop review – tight teamwork and carefree swagger

Marin Alsop led the orchestra through lively performances of Bartók, Prokofiev and Dvořák, full of rhythmic drive, as well as the UK premiere of Hannah Eisendle’s evocative Heliosis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra appoints Mark C. Hanson, ‘a giant in the industry,’ as its next president

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday appointed Mark C. Hanson, the former head of the San Francisco Orchestra and a leader one musician described as “a giant in the industry,” as its next president and CEO.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022