| Rainer Hersch | |
|---|---|
 Hersch at Festival Hall, London in 2013 | |
| Born | 7 November 1962 Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK |
| Medium | Stand-up, Concert Hall, television, Radio |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Lancaster University |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Genres | Musical comedy |
| Notable works and roles | All Classical Music Explained All The Right Notes... April Fools Comedy Concerts |
| Website | rainerhersch |
Rainer Hersch (born 7 November 1962) is a British conductor, actor, writer and comedian known for his comical take on classical music.[1][2] 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).
- ^ "Rainer Hersch's Victor Borge – 5 stars". Edmonton Journal. 19 August 2007. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
- ^ "Rainer Hersch". Metro. 27 October 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2010.