海马星球 Seahorse Planet 为什么女孩们不要追求容易的人生
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Jan 4, 2020 A young female opera director from Nanjing shares her journey in a male-dominated field. She discusses learning multiple languages for opera, changing career paths, and challenges faced as a female director. Emphasizing the importance of not choosing an easy life, she explores feminism in opera and realism in art.
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Zhou Mo's Career Shift
- Zhou Mo shifted from law to art after being shocked by a play on the U.S. East Coast winter nights.
- She made a bold gamble with her parents and was admitted to Columbia University's top directing program.
Challenges of Opera Directing
- Opera directing is a highly competitive and male-dominated field needing diverse skills, including multiple languages.
- Women directors face greater sacrifice but bring valuable feminist perspectives to classic operas.
Embrace Difficulty for Growth
- Do not pursue an easy life; challenges are essential for growth and meaningful achievement.
- Women aiming to improve their status must embrace hardships as part of their journey.