Also, in the musical world the majority of conductors are males. So the prestige of the name “maestrO” is much bigger than the prestige of the word “maestrA”. Therefore, some female conductors prefer to be called maestro, instead of maestra.
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The word maestro is most often used in addressing or referring to conductors. Less frequently, one might refer to respected composers, performers, impresarios, musicologists, and music teachers.
In Italian the feminine word is associated with another profession: the elementary school (in the past mostly female) teacher. Also, in the musical world the majority of conductors are males. So the prestige of the name “maestrO” is much bigger than the prestige of the word “maestrA”.