Rainer Hersch

Rainer Hersch
Hersch at Festival Hall, London in 2013
Born (1962-11-07) 7 November 1962
Alma materLancaster University
Notable workAll Classical Music Explained
All The Right Notes...
April Fools Comedy Concerts
Comedy career
Years active1987–present
MediumStand-up, Concert Hall, television, Radio
GenreMusical comedy
Websiterainerhersch.com

Rainer Hersch (born 7 November 1962) is a British conductor and comedian known for his comical take on classical music. He has toured in more than 30 countries and has broadcast extensively, principally 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).