Claire Lewis Receives Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Fellowship from The Dallas Opera for 2026-27

The Dallas Opera has announced conductor Claire Lewis as the recipient of the Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Fellowship for the 2026-27 season. An alumna of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors (HIWC) Class of 2025, Lewis becomes the second conductor to hold the position since the fellowship was established last season. Lewis During her fellowship {…}

Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Announces 2024-26 Fellow & Award Recipients

(Photos courtesy: TACF) The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship has named Alena Hron of the Czech Republic as its 2024-26 Fellow. It also announced the start of the Richmond Symphony Conducting Apprenticeship. Along with Hron, Nefeli Chadouli of Greece has been selected as an Associate Fellow. Award Recipients include Jessica Altarriba, Cuba, Hannah Howard Andresen, Denmark, Micah Gleason, U.S.A, and Karen {…}