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Chatting with Maestra Director Maggie Contreras

A few weeks ago I spoke with the delightful ⁠Melisse Brunet⁠ who conducts the NEPA Philharmonic and Lexington Philharmonic and was featured in the documentary "Maestra" that follows a handful of women who were among the final 14 participants in the international La Maestra competition in Paris for female conductors.

This week I have the pleasure of chatting with ⁠Maggie Contreras ⁠who directed this indie film. She shares what surprised her; she describes the dance of documentary making that includes observing and following subjects without interfering but knowing what sparks of light to…

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