Claire Gibault is a pioneering conductor who has led world-class orchestras including the Filarmonica della Scala and the Berlin Philharmonic. She is the co-founder and co-director of La Maestra International Competition and Academy for Women Conductors. In 2023, she was recognized as one of Forbes France’s 40 Women of the Year and received the First Prize at the Chaumet Echo Culture Awards, honoring impactful projects led by women. Khadas: Have people treated you different

The La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, launched in 2019 by the Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris, champions women conductors and supports their career growth. For its 4th edition in February 2026, Khadas joined as a Supporting Partner, providing technical support to the event. When a technology company supports a classical music competition, the partnership can raise more than eyebrows, given that such events are usually backed by Eu

Carjez Gerretsen is an acclaimed Dutch clarinetist. He has performed as a soloist and with orchestras including the Cannes Regional Orchestra, Freiburg Philharmonic, and French Youth Orchestra. Passionate about contemporary and chamber music, he also collaborates with Ensemble Variances, Virévolte, Polygones, and pianist Pierre Chalmeau. Gerretsen got to test the Tea Pro DAC/amp while performing with the Paris Mozart Orchestra, and shared his impressions with us. Khadas: What

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We spoke with Lai about her approach to conducting and her listening setup. At the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors 2026 , Jiajing Lai was awarded Second Prize, winning over both jury and audience in the final with Stravinsky’s Petrushka (Part I) and Ravel’s Rapsodie espagnole. She currently serves as Assistant Conductor of the China NCPA Orchestra and Pre-College Faculty at The Tianjin Juilliard School, and is regarded as one

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Claim Tickets · Watch Online · Event Highlights. As the technical partner of the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, Khadas will both support the competition and provide audio equipment for the competitors — empowering them with professional-grade tools to refine their craft and elevate their performances now and in the future. La Maestra, founded in 2019 by the Philharmonie de Paris and the Paris Mozart Orchestra, is here to break the glass ceiling