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Conductor

 

Holly Mathieson is a renowned classical music conductor, born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1984. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a composer. Mathieson started playing the violin at the age of four and later learned to play the piano and the trumpet. Her passion for music led her to pursue a career in conducting. Mathieson studied at the University of Otago, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance. She then went on to study conducting at the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Master of Music degree. During her studies, Mathieson was awarded several scholarships and awards, including the prestigious Australian Postgraduate Award. After completing her studies, Mathieson began her career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and ensembles in Australia and New Zealand. In 2010, she was appointed as the Assistant Conductor of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, where she worked for three years. During her time with the orchestra, Mathieson conducted several concerts and worked with renowned soloists such as Joshua Bell and Lang Lang. In 2013, Mathieson moved to Europe to further her career as a conductor. She was appointed as the Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, where she worked for two years. During her time with the orchestra, Mathieson conducted several concerts and worked with renowned soloists such as Nicola Benedetti and Maxim Vengerov. In 2015, Mathieson was appointed as the Associate Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, becoming the first woman to hold a conducting position with the orchestra. During her time as Associate Conductor, Mathieson conducted several concerts and worked with renowned soloists such as Alison Balsom and Steven Isserlis. Mathieson has also worked with several other orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. She has also conducted several opera productions, including Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni. Mathieson's conducting style has been praised for its clarity, precision, and musicality. She is known for her ability to bring out the best in the musicians she works with, and for her innovative programming choices. Mathieson is also a strong advocate for new music, and has conducted several world premieres of works by contemporary composers. In addition to her work as a conductor, Mathieson is also a passionate educator. She has worked with several youth orchestras and music schools, and has conducted several educational concerts for children. Mathieson is also a regular guest lecturer at universities and music schools around the world. Mathieson has received several awards and accolades for her work as a conductor. In 2015, she was awarded the Emerging Artist Award at the New Zealand Arts Awards. In 2016, she was named as one of the Top 30 Women in Classical Music by BBC Music Magazine. In 2018, she was awarded the Women of Influence Award in the Arts and Culture category by the New Zealand Herald. Mathieson continues to be a leading figure in the classical music world, and is known for her innovative programming choices, her commitment to new music, and her passion for education.

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