Baltimore Makes Musical History By Choosing Female Conductor (washingtonpost.com)

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washingtonpost.com - Marin Alsop was confirmed as the 12th music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra yesterday morning, despite widespread opposition from the orchestra's musicians. The decision will make her the first female conductor in history to assume the artistic leadership of a full-time, full-size, world-quality orchestra.

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