Marin Alsop made news in 2005 as the first one of these to lead a major American symphony orchestra
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... the first woman appointed to lead a major American orchestra, with Alsop set to 
... With Marin Alsop leading the London Symphony Orchestra, the opening ... as 
the first woman conductor appointed to lead one of America's top orchestras.