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Marin Alsop, Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony, Becomes First Woman to Lead 'Last Night of the Proms'

American conductor Marin Alsop is to become the first woman in 118 years to lead "Last Night of the Proms"--the grand finale of Britain's leading classical music festival, which includes a punk band and gospel choirs in its line-up.