Anna-Maria Helsing is, like me, a conductor who started late after being a violinist. We had a lot in common and we got along with each other very easily, with a lot of laughing and warmth.

I discovered why she was a "violin nerd", why she went to watch other conductors rehearse at a very specific part of their rehearsal process, and I discovered that she loves birdsong and also hates birdsong!

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This interview was recorded on 13th April 2023 via Zoom.