Opera North has announced a 10-week training program for female conductors.

There will be two dedicated workshops led by Opera North Music Director Garry Walker, which will include the opportunity to conduct the Company’s orchestra. In addition, participants will receive discussions and one-on-one lessons with personalities such as guest principal chef Antony Hermus; Sian Edwards, conductor at the Royal Academy of Music and a regular on the Opera North podium; Opera North Chief Music Officer David Cowan; conductor Oliver Rundell; and Martin Pickard and Annette Saunders from the musical staff of the company.

Trainees will also have access to preparations for the company’s upcoming productions and hands-on work with the company’s education and outreach services. Finally, the “successful candidate” will assume the role of deputy conductor for the performances of the “Brundibár” youth opera project in January 2022.

“We believe that the Female Conductor Internship is unique in terms of the experience a successful candidate can gain, from Opera North’s main opera and orchestral program to our work in education and performance. community, ”Walker said in a press release. “By providing invaluable one-on-one mentorship from seasoned musical staff and guest artists, as well as the support of the Opera North family at large, we hope to encourage more female artists to view opera and orchestral music as a viable career path, and to ensure that our company and the industry as a whole draw on the widest range of professional leadership talent, now and in the future.