Catherine Comet

Catherine Comet is a French-born, American conductor who from 1986 to 1997 was the music director of the Grand Rapids Symphony in Grand Rapids, Michigan, becoming the first woman to hold a post as music director of a professional orchestra in the United States.[1] During her 11-year tenure with the Grand Rapids Symphony, she also served as music director of the American Symphony Orchestra.[2] She received the Seaver/National Endowment for the Arts Conductors Award in 1988.[3][4][5]

From 1984 to 1986, Comet was associate conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

References

  1. ↑ Karin Pendle (2001). Women & Music: A History. Indiana University Press. p. 363. ISBN 025321422X.
  2. ↑ ALLAN KOZINN (1990-04-13). "New Leader Looks To Past At American Symphony". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Crutchfield, Will (1984-09-04). "MUSIC: CATHERINE COMET LEADS VERDI 'DESTINY'". New York Times.
  4. ↑ McLellan, Joseph (1987-10-02). "National Symphony Orchestra". Washington Post.
  5. ↑ "CATHERINE COMET CONDUCTS THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA". Philadelphia Inquirer. 1988-12-09.

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