Following the Jury’s deliberations, we are pleased to announce the names of the three prize winners of La Maestra 2026: 1st PRIZE Mojca LAVRENČIČ 2nd PRIZE Jiajing LAI 3rd PRIZE Alizé LÉHON SPECIAL PRIZES International Orchestras Committee Prize Mojca LAVRENČIČ ECHO Committee Prize (European Concert Hall Organisation) Mojca LAVRENČIČ Special mention to Lamar ELIAS French Concert
Following the Semi-Final, we are pleased to share the names of the 4 candidates selected to participate in the Final of the La Maestra 2026 Competition, on Saturday, February 28 at 3:30 p.m. with the Paris Mozart Orchestra and 7:30 p.m with Orchestre de Paris, at the Philharmonie de Paris: MOLLY TURNER 28, USA ALIZÉ
The Philharmonie de Paris and the Paris Mozart Orchestra are thrilled to announce the 8 semi-finalists selected by the Jury, following the quarter-finals, held on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February 2026. Doga Çetin Lamar Elias Alizé Léhon Lea Ray Nefeli Chadouli Mojca Lavrenčič Jiajing Lai Molly Turner On Thursday 26 February, the 8 candidates
Following the draw on Sunday 22 February, we are pleased to announce the running order of the 16 candidates who will conduct the Paris Mozart Orchestra during the Quarter-Finals on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February at the Philharmonie de Paris: MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY / 7PM – 11PM 1. Polina LEBEDIEVA (24 – Ukraine)Maurice Ravel, Le Tombeau de Couperin
This 4th Edition is already shaping up to be very promising. With a record number of applications, La Maestra continues to expand its growing international reputation. Driven by strong artistic ambition, the candidates stand out through their diverse backgrounds, rich experiences, and commitment to advancing the role of women in orchestral conducting — a
The Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris are delighted to announce the 4th edition of the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, which will be held between 23-28 February 2026 at the Philharmonie de Paris. Open to professional women conductors worldwide and of all ages, online application for participation in the
On the occasion of the 2024 edition of the La Maestra competition, singer and actress Judith Chemla interviews conductors Claire Gibault (co-founder of the competition) and Nathalie Stutzmann (president of the jury). The three women discuss their personal journeys and the role of women in the world of classical music. Available to watch or
Following the deliberations of the Jury, we are pleased to announce the names of the 3 La Maestra 2024 laureates: 1st Prize : BAR AVNI 2nd Prize : LIUBOV NOSOVA 3rd Price : KATHARINA MORIN Congratulations to the three of them!
Following the Semi-Final, we are pleased to share the names of the 3 candidates selected to participate in the Final of the Concours La Maestra 2024, on Sunday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Philharmonie de Paris: LIUBOV NOSOVA 30 – Russia KATHARINA MORIN 29 – Germany BAR AVNI 34 – Israel The 3
Discover the 7 semi-finalists selected by the Jury at the end of the Quarter-Finals, on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March 2024: Tatiana Pérez-Hernández Liubov Nosova Deanna Tham Olha Dondyk Katharina Morin Eu-Lee Nam Bar Avni This Saturday 16 March, the 7 candidates will conduct the Paris Mozart Orchestra during two sessions, in a
