Veronica Dudarova

Veronika Dudarova was a pioneering Soviet and Russian conductor, born on December 5, 1916, in Baku. She became the first woman to successfully lead symphony orchestras in the 20th century. Dudarova's musical journey began early; she started studying piano at the age of six and later attended the Leningrad Conservatory. She went on to study conducting at the Moscow Conservatory, where she faced initial skepticism due to the male-dominated profession. Despite these challenges, she persevered and became a junior conductor at the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra in 1947. By 1960, she took over as chief conductor and artistic director, a position she held until 1989. Dudarova was known for her indomitable character and supreme professionalism, leading her orchestra to numerous international tours and earning the title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1977.

In 1991, Dudarova founded the State Symphony Orchestra of Russia, serving as its chief conductor and artistic director until 2003. She was renowned for her distinctive style and ability to deeply feel the music she conducted. Her repertoire spanned from Baroque to contemporary symphonic music, including works by notable composers like Georgy Sviridov and Aram Khachaturian. Dudarova's legacy extends beyond her impressive career; she was also the subject of documentaries and had an asteroid named in her honor. She passed away on January 15, 2009, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential female conductors in history.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Baroque

Chamber Music

Russian Classical

Romantic Classical

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Veronica Dudarova

Single - Released October 31, 2018