Sometimes, being a woman means having to handle a lot of things on your plate. For conductor Sarah Ioannides, these responsibilities prove that she can conquer so many mountains while being able to express herself in music and art. In this week’s episode of The Conductor’s Podcast, Sarah talks about the art of being ready,…
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Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya joins me and speaks about her experience preparing for, conducting, and navigating a career thriving between concert halls and opera pits. Russian-American conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya is a fiercely committed advocate for Russian masterpieces, operatic rarities, and contemporary works on the leading edge of classical music. She has conducted more than 40 world…
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An open and honest review of what I learned this past season (2022-23) as staff conductor for three different organizations across two states….. 1. take good of my own mental and physical health!2. traveling has a much larger impacts on myself and my family than I had expected….3. People Skills!! People Skills!! People Skills!4. how…
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Show Notes: Conductor Susie Bechasil Seiter, who specializes in orchestra pops and film score conducting, discuss systematic gender bias, barriers, and her experiences touring with bands around the world! Susie Benchasil Seiter is a prolific conductor, orchestrator and composer for film, television, video games, and live concerts. Susie currently stays busy conducting Live to…
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Show Notes: The pandemic has taught us a lot of things. Many of us lost their loved ones, and some of us had a chance to reflect on their relationships with others. Being forced at home gave some people a chance to spend more time with their families, while some others couldn’t see their…
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