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...Iona Brown (Academy of St. Martin's in the Field) and Jeanne Lamon (Tafelmusik).
Not the point, I know, but still, important to remember to celebrate those who have broken through.
That said, perhaps this also begs the question: Is conducting a peculiarly male fascination, with women less inclined due to lack of interest? I suppose I'm guilty of perpetuating stereotypes if I suggest that conducting may appeal to male egos and vanities more so than female...especially amongst the uninformed, who may perceive it as exactly that (male ego/vanity) and therefore not view it as a credible role for an aspiring musician?
