Zeng Xiaoying (1929–)
Zeng Xiaoying (1929–)
Chinese conductor. Born 1929 in China; studied medicine at Jinling Girls' College, Nanjing.
The 1st woman conductor in China, spent 4 years in song and dance troupe and taught theory of music, conducting, and composition; was chosen to study at Central Conservatory of Music (1952) and then sent to Moscow Conservatory; became nationally recognized in China as teacher and conductor; became Principal Conductor at Central Opera Theater, Beijing (1977).
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