Nadia Boulanger

Composer and influential educator

Nadia Boulanger - Artists & Creatives born September 16th, 1887
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A prominent French composer and educator, contributed significantly to music education in the 20th century. Boulanger taught numerous renowned composers and musicians, shaping the future of classical music. She was the first woman to conduct major orchestras in the United States and Europe, breaking gender barriers in a male-dominated field. Boulanger’s emphasis on technique and expression influenced the development of modern music education.

Taught notable students including Aaron Copland and Philip Glass

First woman to conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Served as a professor at the Paris Conservatoire

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