Vasily Petrenko
Conductor and music director
Born
July 7th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Russia
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Born in 1976, this conductor rose to prominence in the classical music world. Studied at the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory and gained recognition for dynamic interpretations and leadership in various orchestras. Served as principal conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Conducted major works including pieces by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, enriching the repertoire of the orchestras he led.
Principal conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Principal conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
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