Artistic Futures with Conductor Sian Edwards by Opera North published on 2021-11-24T12:35:15Z Welcome to Artistic Futures, a monthly podcast designed for anyone contemplating a career in the wonderful world of Opera. You will meet a range of artists who will share their passion and tell you more about their artistic journeys. It will also be full of useful tips and advice for the next generation of performers and creators. In this episode, Sian Edwards tells us about her career as a conductor and some of the advantages and challenges of being a woman in the profession. She shares her favourite operas and tips for young people who might be tempted to give conducting a go. Musical excerpt: Katya Kabanova Act II(Kudryash, Varvara) by Janacek sang by Alexander Sprague and Katie Bray, conducted by Sian Edwards