Mariss Jansons, born in Riga in 1943, was the son of conductor Arvīds Jansons and studied violin, piano, and conducting at the Leningrad Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons received numerous high-profile awards, including the Grammy for his recording of Shostakovich's 13th Symphony and the prestigious Ernst von Siemens Music Prize for his life's work as a conductor.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the BR-KLASSIK series "Conductors in Rehearsal," which offers a look into the "orchestral workshop" to show how a conductor's instructions change the sound.
Performer Biography
Mariss Jansons was Chief Conductor of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks and the Bavarian Radio Chorus from 2003 until his death in 2019.
Performer Biography
In a 2008 survey by the British music magazine Gramophone, the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks was ranked among the ten best orchestras in the world.
Performer Biography
The Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra) was founded in 1949 and is known for its long tradition of performing new music, including appearances in the musica viva series.
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