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The sounds of new and old within the orchestra are kept under careful watch by Bovell’s firm hand, although at times they form an uneasy alliance, which is probably the point: It’s precisely that friction that drives much of the narrative
That’s the reality of Kalena Bovell, an orchestra conductor already breaking barriers in Canada after recently stepping foot in the country’s largest city for the very first time.
The globally acclaimed Panamanian-American conductor and violinist will be the first Black woman conductor in Canadian opera history “
“Now that you've found her, never let her go. I hope that’s the mantra among players of the Chineke! Orchestra and their Artistic and Executive Director Chi-chi Nwanoku – leading the double basses last night – after this Prom with Panamanian-American conductor Kalena Bovell.
“Chineke! Orchestra, founded in 2015, is the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians. In the five years since its founding, Chineke! has performed at the BBC Proms and made several recordings.”
You can also witness the globally acclaimed Panamanian-American conductor and violinist, Kalena Bovell, grace viewers with flawless music by way of an orchestra throughout the entire show.
Bovell is officially the first Black woman conductor in Canadian opera history and beautifully led the first all-Black orchestra in the country
“Being one of the few black woman conductors in the world isn’t the only thing that sets Kalena Bovell apart. In this opus, she chats with Garrett and Scott about her journey to the podium and her deep admiration for metal!”