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Sydney Symphony Orchestra chief conductor Simone Young has long had a passion for monumental works.

Director Janine Hosking follows the career of Simone Young, a trailblazing conductor who has broken barriers and conquered the most male-dominated profession of conducting opera and classical music. Young has achieved many firsts in her career but is now tired of being constantly labelled as a 'woman' conductor. An inspiring portrait of a woman who has overcome numerous obstacles to make her mark in the world of classical music. Executive produced by Cate Blanchett.

The story of Australia's greatest living conductor rivals the drama of Tár, but its real-life protagonist is relatively unknown. A new documentary for ABC TV wants to change that.

ABC doco celebrates conductor Simone Young who became the first female Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra -and the fight to get there.