Women Leaders in Orchestras and Opera Companies Worldwide

Leadership structures in the performing arts industry have long centered male authority. This book offers a counterpoint by spotlighting 26 women leaders, alongside one male ally, whose work is reshaping cultural institutions in the 21st century. Through candid interviews, conductors, directors, administrators, and innovators reflect on their professional journeys, the obstacles they have faced, and the values that guide their leadership.

The contributors describe approaches that stray fro...