A pioneering Greek conductor has died
mainLouly Psichouli, the first Greek woman to achieve an international conducting career, died on October 29.
A student of Hans Swarowksy in Vienna, Louly conducted at the Bolshoi in Mosow and many orchestras across the Balkans, as well as playing a prominent role in Greek musical life. In 1974 she founded the Maria Callas Grand Prix to support young artists.
It’s unfortunate that the photo (perhaps the only one immediately available) shows her speaking at a lectern rather than conducting.