The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's principal conductor Gemma New has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music direction. Photo: Supplied / Roy Cox
Gemma New is in her fourth season as the principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - she's its Artistic Advisor. Gemma regularly appears with orchestras in North America and Europe. And at 38, she is recognised globally as a leader among the new generation of conductors for her insightful interpretations and dynamic presence. Gemma joins Susana from Atlanta, Georgia.
