Rainer Hersch

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Rainer Hersch (2013)

Rainer Hersch (born November 7, 1962 ) is a British conductor, actor, author and comedian who is known for his comical approach to classical music. He has toured in more than 30 countries and produced extensive radio programs, especially for the BBC. His radio series include All Classical Music Explained (BBC Radio 4, 1997), Rainer Hersch's 20th Century Retrospective (BBC Radio 3, 1999), and All the Right Notes, Not Necessarily in the Right Order (BBC Radio 4, 2003 and 2006).

Early life

Hersch studied economics at Lancaster University , with fellow students Andy Serkis and James May . A fan of Monty Python in his youth , he joined the Revue Group, the university's student comedy group, and began his writing career. He was a member of Cartmel College and served as president of the college common room - a position normally held by senior students - during his first term. In July 2015, he received an Alumni Award from Lancaster University for graduates who have made a significant contribution to their field and who have earned an excellent international reputation.

Career

Comedian

In December 1987, Hersch made his debut on the London stand-up circuit with fellow student Peter Wylie as part of a comic double act The Tebbits . In 1992 he quit his job as the touring manager of the London Festival Orchestra to become a professional comedian and has performed exclusively as a solo artist ever since. In 1996 he wrote and presented his stand-up show All Classical Music Explained (ACME) at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe , one of thirteen performances in Edinburgh. Referred to as “a simple and stupid guide to questions like why is organ music so boring? ; what does a conductor actually do? how to clap in the wrong place and mean it "? ACME has since been conducted over 300 times on four continents. It established him as an original comic book voice and the subject of classical music that dominated all of his later activities.

With his one-man shows or as a guest conductor in comedy concerts with an orchestra, Hersch continues to tour the world. Among many other engagements, he is currently the conductor and host of the annual Johann Strauss Gala - an extensive, UK-wide tour sponsored by Raymond Gubbay , and artistic director of the April Fools Day Concert at the Royal Festival Hall , an event he initiated in 2009 .

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Rainer Hersch's Victor Borge - 5 stars . In: Edmonton Journal , August 19, 2007. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  2. ↑ Rainer Hersch . In: Metro , October 27, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  3. ↑ a b Alumni Profiles - Rainer Hersch .
  4. ↑ Alumni Award for the renowned conductor and comedian . July 21, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  5. ↑ Rainer Hersch, comedian . May 15, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  6. ↑ Karen Price: How Rainer Hersch combines classical music and comedy . January 11, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  7. ^ The April Fools Comedy Concert 2014 . Archived from the original on April 17, 2014.
personal data
SURNAME Hersch, Rainer
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British conductor, actor, writer and comedian
DATE OF BIRTH November 7, 1962