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Simone Young
Conductor
Born March 2, 1961 in Sydney, Australia (65 years old)
Opera
3 Principal Houses
Spotlight
Career Trajectory
From her early career in Australia, Simone Young ascended to leadership positions at Europe's most demanding opera houses, establishing herself as a specialist in Wagner and Strauss. Her breakthrough came through a combination of technical mastery and interpretive boldness, culminating in historic performances at the Vienna State Opera and her groundbreaking appearance conducting the Vienna Philharmonic in an opera production. Today, she stands among the world's most respected opera conductors, commanding major orchestras and defining the sound of contemporary performances of the German operatic repertoire.
Career Highlight
First woman to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic in an opera production
Training & Education
University of Sydney
Principal Houses
Available Performances
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