## Public Profile: Gebel Sigrid
###### _**Date of Birth:**_ Sep 08, 1943
###### _**City of Birth:**_ Furstenwalde, Germany
**News and Recent Events:**
- Recipient of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2021 for her contributions to the arts and music education.
- Announced a collaboration with the Bavarian State Opera for a series of masterclasses and performances in 2024.
- Release of her critically acclaimed memoir, "My Musical Journey: A Life in Opera," in 2022.
**Social Media Details:**
- Twitter: @gebel_sigrid
- Instagram: @sigrid_gebel
- Facebook: /gebel.sigrid
**Recent Projects and Activities:**
- Guest conductor for the Royal Danish Opera in 2023, leading a production of Wagner's "The Ring Cycle."
- Founder and artistic director of the International Conducting Academy, which provides mentorship and training to aspiring conductors.
- Participated in a panel discussion on gender equality in the music industry at the Vienna Philharmonic in 2022.
**Additional Information:**
- Notable conducting achievements include leading the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Opera.
- Known for her interpretations of the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
- Has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to music, including the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art.
- Is an advocate for music education and outreach programs, working with youth orchestras and conducting workshops around the world.