First memories?
One of my first memories were playing with toy Instruments and exploring sounds. 

Who did you look up to as a child?

My mother. Definitely. She is probably the only person I know who managed to have two completely different successful careers in one lifetime on top of being a mother of two. 

Do you have any hidden talents?
I used to work as a makeup artist when I was in school. It helped me to pay for some voices lessons at that time. 

Favorite Food?
I am a foodie. I usually fantasize about food in general, so I am up to anything that is fresh and made with love. 

Favorite beverage?
Wine and sparkling water. If I must choose one: Sparkling wine! 

Who is your most listened to artist?
Queen and Freddie Mercury for sure. 

Do you collect anything?
Not really. I don’t think have time or the lifestyle for that. My partner is a record collector and I admire his passion and his commitment. That said, I do keep some special batons in a special wooden box.  

Do you have any hobbies?
I guess podcasting started as a hobby and became a passion and now it is a big project. 
I love it. I have so much fun, and I am always learning something new about the artists, and the whole process of editing, promoting, etc. 

What is the biggest risk you've taken?
Leaving my country to fulfill my dream of becoming a Professional Conductor. 

What is the first concert you ever attended?
Classical was in a Contemporary Music Festival in Spain. I still remember the program: Brahms’ Symphony n.2 and Cristobal Halffter’s Odradek. 
Pop was Madonna – Candy Shop Tour in São Paulo. (My sister forced me to go and I thank her until this date!) 

What movie have you seen the most times?
Probably the ones I’ve performed with live Orchestra (Metropolis, Wizard of Oz, Close Encounters, Coco...) Voluntarily, probably Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I love that movie. 

Describe your dream home.
Lots of space. High ceilings. No carpets. 

Your most cherished possession?
On 2017 Night of the Proms toured with Roger Hodgson (Supertramp). He had toured with the show several times before I joined the production. He knew the show well but that was the first time he performed with the “new conductor”. He was so sweet and supportive. He was really impressed with the new directions we were taking and level we reached. In the end of the tour, I asked him to sign my Breakfast in America album and he wrote: 

“For the one and only Alexandra, 
It was so much fun touring and performing with you. Keep breaking the mold.”

It was very special to read that from one of my childhood heroes and now have it framed on my wall. 

Funniest thing that happened to you on stage? 
Long story short: I was given a piggyback ride by Seal on the last Night of the Proms show in Antwerp, 2018. It was aired in national television. 

What is one thing you've learned that you wish you could tell your younger self?
Life it too short to drink bad wine.