The Peabody Post

Gemma New Appointed Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Headshot of Gemma NewGemma New (MM ’11, Conducting) was recently appointed artistic advisor & principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), becoming the first woman in the NZSO’s history to become principal conductor. In August, she will conduct three NZSO concerts in Wellington & Auckland with Peabody preparatory alum Hilary Hahn.