Press clippings
London charity concert told to pay royalties in 'embarrassing' copyright row
Concert to be charged fee after using music by performer Earl Okin - even though Okin says he does not want the money.
Robert Booth, The Guardian, 20th April 2023Rainer Hersch on his fusion of comedy and classical
The British conductor-comedian reflects on a creative career led by his parallel loves: classical music and comedy. Ahead of his April Fool's Day Comedy Gala at Cadogan Hall, Hersch explains how he successfully fuses these 'high' and 'low' arts in a comic concert raising money for Help Musicians UK.
Rainer Hersch, Classical Music, 24th March 2023Playing for laughs: how comedians use classical music
When music takes itself too seriously, there's a comedian waiting in the wings to bring it back down to earth. One such exponent, Rainer Hersch, looks back at how his predecessors have raised their laughs by sending-up classical music.
Rebecca Franks, Classical Music (BBC Music Magazine), 6th May 2019Rainer Hersch: Comedy Meets the Orchestra review
His actual jokes might be simplistic, but the quality of the music, including a recorder recital - who knew that the CBSO included recorder aficionados among its number - and its own humour shine through.
Selwyn Knight, The Reviews Hub, 11th March 2017Al Murray, Pappy's & more join Altitude line-up
Al Murray has been added to the line-up of this year's Altitude Festival, which takes place in Mayrhofen, Austria from March 31 - April 4. Also joining an impressive bill are Pappy's, Fred MacAuly and Rainer Hersch.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 11th February 2014The Spotlight on ... Rainer Hersch
Meet conductor and comedian Rainer Hersch who not only does the odd solo stand-up spot on the London circuit, he tours the world performing comedy alongside orchestras. Yes, you read that right!
London Is Funny, 14th March 2013