Alexander Vedernikov

The great Russian conductor and music personality, Alexander Vedernikov, is chief conductor of the Odense Symphony Orchestra from 2009-2012.

Vedernikovs first concert as chiefconductor of Odense Symphony Orchestra was 3rd of December 2009 in the Carl Nielsen Salen in Odense Concert Hall.

International maestro
Alexander Vedernikov is among the elite of younger Russian conductors. From 2001- 2009 he was head of the Bolshoi Opera in Moscow. He left this job in July due to disagreements concerning the renovation and management of the opera. Hereafter, it was announced that Vedernikov would take over the position as chief conductor for Odense Symphony Orchestra. As chief conductor, Vedernikov is responsible for the artistic development of Odense Symphony Orchestra.

The great Russian composers
With Alexander Vedernikov at the helm, the audience can look forward to experience the works of some of the greatest Russian composers:

"Everybody knows and loves Tjajkovskij. And the fifth symphony, which we are playing on the 3rd of December, is one of his most well-known and beloved pieces."

A. Vedernikov

Biography in English

Facts

• Alexander Vedernikov: Russian conductor

• Education: Moscow Conservatory

• Music CEO and lead conductor of the Bolshoj Theatre from 2001-2009

• Has guest conducted (e.g.) Staatskapelle Dresden, Tokyo Philharmonic, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, DR Symphony Orchestra and Odense Symphony Orchestra

• Has conducted opera at La Scala in Milan and Opera Halls in Rome, Bologna, Torino and Venice. Made his debut in the Bastille Opera in Paris 2005