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 Conductors play very important
roles in orchestras and choirs. There are a number
of famous conductors in the world; some Korean. For example, Chung
Myung-whun and Geum Nan-se are world-famous Korean conductors.
Recently, another Korean conductor came into the spotlight.
Her name is Kim Bo-mi and she is 35 years old. To our surprise, she
became the first female conductor to lead
the Vienna Boys’ Choir!
 The
prestigious choir appointed
Kim to direct the boys’ choir on November 4. She is the first woman
to conduct the choir in its 514-year history. She is also the first
Asian conductor. She studied church music at Yonsei University
in Seoul. Then, she moved to Germany to continue her studies.
Currently, she is working towards a doctorate in Vienna. Established
in 1498, the Vienna Boys’ Choir consists of the Haydn, Mozart, Bruckner,
and Schubert choirs. Kim will lead the Mozart Choir. She
will tour Asia with her boys. “I can’t wait to visit Korea with the
boys!” she said. We will be waiting for you and your choir, Maestro
Kim! |
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