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Femmes symphoniques
2022
Sous-titres :
Français,
Espagnol,
Roumain,
Anglais,
Allemand,
Arabe
A wide-ranging look at the careers of the women conductors redefining the world of classical music. Previously dominated by men, this musical genre is being transformed from the inside by the passion of women musicians pushing out the boundaries. In Canada, we meet Dina Gilbert, Mélanie Léonard and Naomi Woo.
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A wide-ranging look at the careers of the women conductors redefining the world of classical music. Previously dominated by men, this musical genre is being transformed from the inside by the passion of women musicians pushing out the boundaries. In Canada, we meet Dina Gilbert, Mélanie Léonard and Naomi Woo.
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