19 Jun 2018

An influential female conductor with something to say

From Upbeat, 1:00 pm on 19 June 2018

Conductor Jessica Gethin has been described as one of the most influential women in Australia. As the first female Chief Conductor of the Perth Symphony Orchestra Jessica contradicts the usual musical stereotypes. She’s in NZ to conduct the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra as it accompanies singer Michael Bolton tonight. She discusses how she has been able to achieve so much while still in her thirties as a globe trotting conductor for hire whether it be leading fine orchestral music or the score to a top selling video game. 

Conductor Jessica Gethin

Conductor Jessica Gethin Photo: Supplied