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1929
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Zheng Xiaoying 郑小瑛, China's first female conductor, was born on September 28
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in Longyan, Fujian Province China.
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1947
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She studied at Jingling Women's University in Nanjing.
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During the Chinese Revolution, she formed a song and dance troup, and conducted
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chinese operas. |
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1952
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She took classes with Nicolai Tumascheve, who taught her chorus-conducting.
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1956 - 1960
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She taught at the Conservatory of Music.
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1960
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She left to study opera conducting at the Tchaikovsky State Conservatory in Moscow.
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She conducted : La Tosca at the Moscow National Theater.
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1963
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Upon her return in China, she taught until the Cultural Revolution.
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1977
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She became the principal conductor of the National Opera of China.
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She directed performances of the Western repertoire : la Traviata - Carmen - Le Nozze
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die Figaro - Madama Buterfly... |
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1993
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She founded the Ai Yue Philharmonic Orchestra, the first all-female orchestra to perform
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worldwide.
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1997
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She moved to Xiamen.
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1998
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She formed the internationally renowned Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra.
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2013
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She decided to retire.
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Daniele Sicard |
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Awards selection |
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2011
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The Gilden Melody Prize
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from the Chinese Musicians'Association |
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2012
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Named Chinese Culturel Figure
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for her contribution to music education
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and conducting
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2014
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Named Honorary Conductor for Life
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by the China National Opera House
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