How the World of Classical Music Has Responded to TÁR

RogerEbert

Chicago, IL

“I am glad that the film has sparked so much conversation about conducting,” said Yankovsaya, a rising star in classical music [and] music director of Chicago Opera Theater (she will conduct the world premiere March 23 and 25 of The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turning at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance). “While it’s unfortunate that Tár is a negative character, I am heartened to know that now, when people think ‘conductor,’ the image in their minds might be of a woman.”