'Maria Tunicka Conductor' is the biography of one of the greatest female conductors of our generation. The life story of Maestro Maria Tunicka, from the struggle of her birth on September 15, 1934, through her survival of life as a poor little girl in war-torn Poland, to her triumphant conducting performance at 'Carnegie Hall', on April 1, 1980, will astonish every reader! Learn how she became the first female Polish conductor in history to become 'world renown'! Live with her and her twin sister Krystina as children, through the years Russian and German forces fought viciously to control Poland during World War II. Experience the horrors of war through the life of a nine year old child, fighting to survive the occupation of foreign troops battling over her homeland and the shooting death of her beloved Babushka right in front of her eyes. Experience her faith, strength, and determination as a young woman after the war, being forced to navigate life through the 'Iron Fist' of the Russian Communist Party! Hold your breath as she battles the Party's control over her life and future. Cheer as she brilliantly overcomes the deep-seated prejudice and sexism in the music industry of her time, to defy the patriarchal world of conducting, in order to fulfill her destiny. Laugh and cry as she recalls the journey to reach her life-long dream to conduct a symphony orchestra at one of the most prestigious venues in the world, Carnegie Hall! That night her performance of what is considered the most difficult score ever composed, Igor Stravinsky's, 'The Rite of Spring', earned her an unheard of five standing ovations. The next day the 'Daily News, New York Post, and New York Times', gave her stellar reviews, which catapulted her career!
April 1, 1980 was the day all the naysayers throughout her life who tried to tell her, that because she was a woman, she could never become a great conductor were proven wrong! On the heels of her 'Carnegie Hall Debut', she mingled with the most famous conductors of our time and was invited to conduct major orchestras all over the world. And in every city she visited, she encouraged women of all ages to stand up against repression, gender inequality, sexism and any man that tries to stand in the way of their dreams. She would tell them no matter what hand life has dealt you, or what obstacles that get in your way, if you believe it is truly your destiny then fight for your dream with all your faith and strength, and all your dreams one day can come true.
Now at 89 years old, she still finds herself driven to encourage women of all ages to follow their dreams, no matter how hard. The reason she has shared what she had to overcome in her own life and what she was able to accomplish, is so others will be encouraged to live every day with strength, courage, and resolve.
The Maestro Maria Tunicka story reveals her struggles, tragedies, and victories so powerfully it is sure to touch the hearts and minds of readers all over the world.