Marin Alsop is a renowned conductor celebrated for her innovative programming and commitment to mentorship and education in classical music. Born on October 16, 1956, in New York City, Alsop was drawn to music at an early age, inspired by concert-going with her parents and the dynamic cultural scene of her hometown. She studied violin at the Juilliard School and later shifted her attention to conducting. Alsop made history as the first woman to serve as the music director of a major American orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a role she assumed in 2007 and held with distinction until stepping down in 2021.

Throughout her illustrious career, Alsop has fostered new talent and championed contemporary composers, as evident from her recent recordings, which include premieres and innovative interpretations of both classic symphonic works and new commissions. A recipient of numerous awards and accolades, she has served as a music director and guest conductor for prestigious orchestras across the globe, from the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra in Brazil to the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. Alsop’s recordings cover a diverse range of composers, from Schumann's symphonies in the Mahler orchestrations to cutting-edge pieces by contemporary artists such as Malek Jandali and James Lee III. Her approach to leading an orchestra is both intellectually rigorous and deeply emotional, a combination that has endeared her to musicians and audiences alike. Marin Alsop continues to break barriers and serves as a powerful advocate for inclusivity within classical music, using her platform to inspire the next generation of musicians and conductors.

Genres

Classical Performance

Orchestral Performance

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Latest Release

M. Brouwer: Rhapsodies

Marin Alsop

Album - 7 Tracks - Released June 14, 2024