Marin Alsop made news in 2005 as the first one of these to lead a major American symphony orchestra
WILLEM... [DOC] [TLE] Marin Alsop - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra [PAR] Hailed as one of the world's leading conductors for her artistic vision and 
commitment ... music, Marin Alsop made history with her appointment as the 12th 
music director of the ... 2007, she became the first woman to head a major 
American orchestra.