Mojca Lavrenčič

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The young Slovenian conductor Mojca Lavrenčič emerged as the outstanding winner of the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors 2026 in Paris. In addition to First Prize, she was awarded five of the six special prizes – an exceptional achievement. These included the International Orchestras Committee Prize, the ECHO Committee Prize (European Concert Hall Organisation), the French Concert Halls and Orchestras Committee Prize, the Orchestre de Paris Musicians’ Prize, and the ARTE Committee Prize.

“An exceptional victory: Mojca Lavrenčič combines technical precision with artistic depth and a natural authority.”

— International music press

Born in Vienna in 1993 and raised in Slovenia, Mojca is a conductor known for her musical integrity, expressive depth, and human-centered leadership. She was surrounded by music from an early age. Her mother, herself a passionate musician, had once dreamed of becoming a conductor. Although Mojca was not initially aware of this, it quietly shaped her path to the podium.

She studied conducting at the University of Ljubljana with Marko Letonja, gaining her first professional experience at the SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana. During the pandemic, she moved to Switzerland to study with Andrea Marcon at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, where she further developed and refined her artistic voice.

For Mojca, conducting is not only a means of personal expression, but also a way to empower others, connect people, and bring beauty and meaning in uncertain times. She creates working environments in which musicians feel respected, safe, and inspired to give their best – and where new motivation can emerge, even where it may have been lost in everyday routine. Her conducting style combines clear leadership with attentive, collaborative music-making: the individual qualities of each musician are embraced and shaped into a unified sound.

In the upcoming season, Mojca will conduct, among others, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, the Orchestre National Montpellier, the Slovenska Filharmonija, the Opera and Ballet Maribor, the Orchestre Pasdeloup, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música, and the Orchestre National de Mulhouse.

With her passion, humility, and artistic conviction, Mojca Lavrenčič brings a clear voice and a strong artistic vision to the podium. She looks forward to continuing to develop her career internationally, engaging with new audiences and artistic communities, and being part of encounters that foster growth and creative exchange.