The annual Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors began November 18–21, 2024 with daily virtual sessions, many of which were livestreamed and open for the public to view at no cost on The Dallas Opera’s YouTube channel or digital.dallasopera.org.
The Inner Game of Music
November 18, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Barry Green– Lecturer, Author of “The Inner Game of Music,” and former principal bassist of the Cincinnati Symphony
Barry Green is a master at the mind-body connection and will discuss overcoming the mental obstacles to performance, practicing and teaching through the techniques of Awareness, Commitment and Trust; as well as speaking with the conductors about mastering the qualities of the human spirit that give one their unique voice.
Nicole Paiement in Conversation with Women Composers and Conductors
November 19, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Moderator: Nicole Paiement, Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Principal Guest Conductor
Panelists:
Marin Alsop, conductor
Gabriela Lena Frank, composer and pianist
Claire Gibault, conductor, artistic and musical director of the Paris Mozart Orchestra, and co-founder and co-director of La Maestra
Missy Mazzoli, composer and pianist
Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor, HIWC alumna 2024
Our Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Principal Guest Conductor, Nicole Paiement, will lead a discussion with these industry leaders about their paths to success as well as composer/conductor collaboration and how it can take opera to the next level.
Recognizing Bias in Opera
November 20, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Moderator: Quodesia Johnson, TDO Company Culture Consultant
Panelists:
Ami Campbell, Concertmaster of the TDO Orchestra
Casey Robards, Music Director/Conductor, Pianist, Coach/ Pedagogue, Lecturer, Author and Educator
Alfrelynn Roberts, Director of Artistic Planning and Operations, Portland Opera
Opera inherently necessitates deep collaboration, but various biases and barriers can prevent meaningful engagement. Opera professionals discuss these biases and share ways to champion inclusive environments for greater collaboration.
Artist Management for Conductors
November 21, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Moderator: Emmanuel Villaume, Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director
Panelists:
Ana de Archuleta, Managing Director at National Sawdust, Founder of ADA Artist Management
Jo Fry, Associate Director at Askonas Holt
Charlotte Lee, President and Founder of Primo Artists
The Dallas Opera’s Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director, Emmanuel Villaume, moderates a discussion with veteran artist managers from both sides – securing management and being a conductor’s manager.