The Conductor

Willy Wolters, a young woman from the Netherlands who immigrated to the United States with her parents as a child, harbors a secret dream: to become a world-renowned conductor. Despite facing skepticism and resistance from her family and society, Willy remains undeterred in her pursuit of musical excellence. As she navigates the challenges of her time and overcomes adversity with grit and determination, Willy begins to carve out a place for herself in the male-dominated world of classical music. Her journey will ultimately transform not only her own life but also the landscape of symphonic direction as we come to know her as Antonia Brico, a pioneering female conductor who broke barriers and inspired generations of musicians to follow.