— Conductor
Glass Marcano
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Born in San Felipe, Venezuela, Glass Marcano began her musical journey at age four through El Sistema. A violinist from the start, she became a member of the Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil de San Felipe before discovering her calling on the podium.
Today she completes her Master's in Orchestral Conducting at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin under Markus Stenz, alongside advanced studies at the Paris Conservatory under Pierre Michel Durand.
In 2020, she won the Orchestra Award at the inaugural La Maestra Competition in Paris — a breakthrough that launched an international career spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
One of 12 finalists in the inaugural edition. Winner of the prestigious Orchestra Award — the breakthrough that opened Europe's greatest stages.
First woman of African descent to conduct a symphony orchestra in France. First Latin American woman to take the baton of the Brussels Philharmonic.
Appointed Partner Conductor for 2024–2027, with regular season engagements at the Brahms Saal of the Vienna Musikverein.
"She doesn't just beat time; she sculpts the sound."
Le MondeEngagements spanning Italy, Austria, France, and Brazil — including landmark debuts and established partnerships.
"The 'Marcano Phenomenon' is real. Beyond the charisma, there is a serious conductor with an impeccable ear and a remarkable capacity for communication with the musicians."
Diapason, France — 06.2021"An extraordinary artistic soul. Raw passion and an instinctive technical grasp that left the jury in awe."
Radio France, 09.2020"A force of nature with a baton. A standing ovation for the profound musicality she extracted."
South China Morning Post, 02.2024"No longer just a rising star — a formidable force on the global podium. A Shostakovich 10 both haunting and technically flawless."
Corriere della Sera, 01.2026"The first Black woman to conduct a symphony orchestra in France — breaking stereotypes and paving the way for new generations."
The Strad, 10.2020