Knowing the Score

Janine Hosking / 2023 / 90min / Australia

Shattering the glass ceiling, one note at a time.

Director Hosking follows the career of Simone Young, a trailblazing conductor who has broken barriers and conquered the most maledominated profession of conducting opera and classical music. Originally from Manly Beach in Australia, Young has achieved many firsts in her career but is now tired of being constantly labelled as a “woman” conductor. The film captures the challenges and triumphs of Young’s career, offering a retrospective look into her past while also exploring her present and future endeavours. It celebrates Young’s remarkable achievements and is an inspiring portrait of a woman who has overcome numerous obstacles to make her mark in the world of classical music.