More than anything, Antonia Brico (1902–1989) wanted to be the professional conductor of an established orchestra. Though her dream was stymied by systemic sexism in the classical music world (she ...

Conductor Antonia Brico in 1948 founded the orchestra known today as the Denver Philharmonic. Antonia Brico was a unique figure in classical music. In 1938, she became the first woman to stand on the ...

In Manhattan two years ago Antonia Brico assembled 87 women musicians and conducted them in their first symphony concert (TIME, March 25, 1935). Last week when Miss Brico wound up the third season of ...

1974 documentary about symphony conductor Antonia Brico, including her struggle against gender bias in her profession.

AS there were no reserved seats for the invitation premiere in the Town Hall of the Woman’s Symphony Orchestra, the Committee thoughtfully assigned debutantes to occupy the chairs generally allotted ...

Miss Antonia brico is not only a gifted conductor but also an intrepid one. Last week, she brought to Carnegie Hall her own symphony orchestra, a chorus, and nine soloists for a concert performance of ...

EXCLUSIVE: Based on the true story of Dutch-born, US-raised Antonia Brico who was the world’s first female conductor. The Benelux arm of German outfit Splendid is taking the plunge into production.