Marguerite Halilovic

On Saturday, February 28, the 4th La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors crowned Slovenian conductor Mojca Lavrenčič, who was awarded First Prize and also received several Special Prizes. Discover the full list of prize winners

This year, the Paris Mozart Orchestra is celebrating its 15th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Claire Gibault and her musicians will give a special concert at the Maison de la Culture de Bourges on October 9, featuring a new program created especially for this occasion: Fraternità, a celebration of mutual listening, trust, and dialogue between

The Philharmonie de Paris and Paris Mozart Orchestra are delighted to reveal the names of the 16 conductors who have been selected to take part in the 4th edition of La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, which will take place at the Philharmonie de Paris, on 23-28 February 2026. Learn more

With a record number of applications (225), La Maestra continues to expand its growing international reputation. Driven by strong artistic am bition, the candidates stand out through their diverse backgrounds, rich experiences, and commitment to advancing the role of women in orchestral conducting — a commitment the Competition is dedicated to recognizing and supporting. The

The Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris are delighted to announce the 4th edition of the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, which will take place in Paris from 23 to 28 February 2026. Applications are open until 8 July 2025. More information