Emma Gillespie

For the first time in its 115-year history, the San Francisco Symphony has named a woman as its next music director.

Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan will take over the symphony, which is considered one of America's Big Seven orchestras from 2027.

Chan isn't just making history in San Francisco, she's also the first woman to be appointed music director at any of the Big Seven.

She called SFS one of the truly great orchestras of the world and said she's honored to take the podium.

SSF CEO Matthew Spivey called Chan a gifted and remarkable artist who performs and leads with, quote, strength, empathy and intellectual rigor.

He added that her arrival opens new territory for the orchestra.

And it's changing a lot.

That's it from us for today, but we will be back tomorrow with another deep dive featuring the one and only Billy Fitzsimons.

Keep your eyes peeled.

Until then, have a great night.

Bye.

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Good morning and welcome to The Daily Oz.

It's Tuesday the 26th of May.

I'm Emma Gillespie.

I'm Billie Fitzsimons.