Hart Institute for Women Conductors
November 18-21, 2024
The only program of its kind in the world seeking to address the extreme gender imbalance of leadership on the podium
Enjoy HIWC Panel Discussions online
November 18-21, 2024
Showcase Concert at the Winspear Opera House
January 25, 2025 at 7:00pm
Four superb rising conductors will take the podium to lead The Dallas Opera Orchestra and a host of incredible singers in the Winspear Opera House for a one-night-only Showcase Concert of thrilling operatic selections. Pictured from top to bottom, this year’s participants include Jiannan Cheng (China), Valery Saul (USA), Anna Castro Grinstein (Spain/Argentina), and CJ Wu (Taiwan).
Each conductor will lead The Dallas Opera Orchestra in several pieces from one opera, sung by some of Indiana University’s top singers. The conductor and orchestra will be projected onto a large screen on stage providing a unique view of the performers and conducting style.
Launched in 2015, the Hart Institute is the only program of its kind in the world and seeks to address the extreme gender imbalance of leadership on the podium. Since its inception, more than 500 women conductors from 40 nations have applied to be trained, advised, and supported by this extraordinary initiative.
This concert is the grand finale of an intensive two-week residency, which includes working with some of today’s most renowned industry leaders.
HIWC Livestreams 24/25
Join this year’s HIWC Participants in our 4 virtual livestream sessions. The livestreams will be held on here and on our Youtube channel November 18, 2024- November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm- 2:00pm CST.
November 18, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
The Inner Game of Music
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.
November 19, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Nicole Paiement in Conversation with Women Composers and Conductors
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.
November 20, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Recognizing Bias in Opera
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.
November 21, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CST
Artist Management for Conductors
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.