NACO Mentorship program

From Student to Symphony: Women in Orchestral Leadership panel discussion

2024 NACO Mentorship program
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents Women in Orchestral Leadership as part of the 2024 NACO Mentorship Program. Orchestre symphonique de Québec Assistant Conductor Marie-Claire Cardinal hosts three guest musicians in this public talk: NACO’s Principal Trumpet Karen Donnelly, L.A. Philharmonic’s Principal Viola Teng Li, and Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Flute Lorna McGhee. Together they discuss how each understands their role as orchestral leaders and the journeys they have taken to achieve their current posts, from student to symphony. Listen in as they speak on what leadership means and how all orchestral artists can take their place in leadership roles that have positive impacts in their professional work, on stage and in the community.

Recorded May 7, 2024 at the National Arts Centre