10 Facts About Rainer Hersch

Rainer Hersch was born on 7 November 1962 and is a British conductor, actor, writer and comedian known for his comical take on classical music.

Rainer Hersch has toured in more than 30 countries and has broadcast extensively, principally for the BBC.

In December 1987 Rainer Hersch made his debut on the London stand-up circuit as part of a comic double act The Tebbits with fellow student Peter Wylie.

In 1996 Rainer Hersch wrote and presented his stand-up show All Classical Music Explained at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of thirteen such Edinburgh appearances.

Rainer Hersch continues to tour the world presenting his one-man shows or as guest conductor in comedy concerts with orchestra.

Rainer Hersch studied piano as a private pupil of Norma Fisher.

Rainer Hersch studied conducting for three years at The Conservatoire in London with Denise Ham and in masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Music with Janos Furst and George Hurst.

Rainer Hersch has conducted many orchestras around the world including The Philharmonia Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

Rainer Hersch is the grandson of the artist Eugen Hersch and the great-great-great grandson of the playwright Hermann Hersch.

Rainer Hersch is married to marketing executive Cornelia Dussinger and lives in London.