I am currently studying for a Professional Diploma in Conducting at the Royal Academy of Music under the guidance of Sian Edwards, holding the Bianca Falcone Sorrell Award. Previously, I obtained a master’s degree in orchestral conducting at the Royal College of Music as a Victor and Lilian Hochhauser Scholar. Most recently, I held the Female Conductor Trainee position at Opera North in Leeds (2024-25), where I participated in productions of Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.

My musical journey began in childhood when, despite my parents having no connection to classical music, they believed it would have a calming effect on me. This led to a deep love for music, and I eventually discovered a passion for playing the recorder and clarinet. As a teenager, my curiosity about the world of conducting intensified, and that passion has only grown stronger over time.

Before coming to the UK, I completed bachelor’s degrees in both orchestral conducting and clarinet performance at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv. The training and orchestra experience I gained as a clarinettist provided valuable lessons for my conducting career.

In 2023, I was awarded first prize at the 4th International Academy and Competition of Orchestra Conducting in Estoril, Portugal, and second prize at the 3rd International Orchestral Conducting Competition “Universidad de Almería” in Spain. In June 2024, I was invited by maestro Martyn Brabbins to share a concert with him and the London-based Salomon Orchestra, and I’m excited to return for another appearance in their 2025-26 season.

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