The Conductor -
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Follow Marin Alsop's journey to become the first female music director of a major symphony despite repeated rejection by the classical music industry. Features footage with her mentor Leonard Bernstein set to a soundtrack of her performances.

Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4703

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