Mariss Jansons received numerous high-profile awards, including the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize for his life's work as a conductor.
Performer Biography
The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, founded in 1949, quickly became an internationally renowned orchestra.
Performer Biography
In 2003, Mariss Jansons became Chief Conductor of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, the orchestra featured on this recording.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons was Music Director of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and the Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons studied violin, piano, and conducting at the Leningrad Conservatory and furthered his education with Hans Swarowsky and Herbert von Karajan.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons' discography includes many prize-winning recordings, notably his Grammy-winning account of Shostakovich's 13th Symphony.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons, the conductor on this album, was born in Riga in 1943, the son of conductor Arvīds Jansons.
