A good example of how it must have been is today's world of conducting, which is still utterly dominated by men, and the prejudice the few female conductors have to battle even today is astounding.

John / The Knights released by Ancalagon Records Winner 2011 Juno Classical Album of the Year - Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment
2011 — Bach Sonatas: Lara St. In 1976 at five years old Lara St. John began making frequent trips with her mother and brother to Cleveland Ohio where the young St. John was free to make artistic choices that were no longer driven by commercial considerations.

Lara St. John (born on April 15 1971 in London Ontario) is a Canadian violinist.