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Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya tweeted a thread about how she gave birth between performances of an opera she conducted.
American-Russian conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya preached about the inclusion of females in the orchestra after she returned to the stage just days after giving birth.
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Thrive in Concert Halls and Opera Pits with Lidiya Yankovskaya – The Conductor's Podcast – Podcast – Podtail
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Lidiya Yankovskaya
Opera director told she 'couldn't conduct with a newborn' returns to podium three - Classic FM
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Opera conductor worked up until five days before labor, returns to podium THREE DAYS after birth
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At A Glance Biographical Info, Anecdotes, Career Highlights, Critical Acclaim — Lidiya Yankovskaya
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Lidiya Yankovskaya discusses giving birth between conducting
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Lidiya Yankovskaya Receives a Solti Career Assistance Award
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, April, 2023 by Encore Atlanta - Issuu
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