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Ep 24, Artist Talks: Erin Freeman

Jun 9
1 min read

Erin Freeman is a versatile and accomplished conductor currently serving as the Artistic Director of the City Choir of Washington and Wintergreen Music, Director of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, and Principal Conductor of the Richmond Ballet. She is recognized for her dynamic leadership in the choral and orchestral music scene.  Her guest conducting engagements span a variety of esteemed orchestras and venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Sala São Paulo, and the Musikverein in Vienna. 


In this episode we cover:


  1. "Conducting is communication through gesture."

  2. The impact of the ballet world on Erin's vision of artistic leadership

  3. "Even the orchestra needs to breathe..."

  4. The way a dancer moves is in a breath

  5. Handling "wild cards" is part of the business



Learn more about Erin!


🌐 Website: erinrfreeman.com

📸 Instagram: @erinfreeman1





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