ABOUT

Vassily Sinaisky is a distinguished Russian conductor and pianist known for his versatile musicianship and refined interpretations of both Russian and European orchestral repertoire. Born on April 20, 1947, in the Soviet Union, Sinaisky studied conducting under the legendary Ilya Musin at the Leningrad Conservatory, one of the most prestigious music institutions in Russia.

He first rose to prominence as the Chief Conductor of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra and later held prominent positions with major orchestras, including the BBC Philharmonic, Moscow Philharmonic, and Bolshoi Theatre, where he served as Music Director. Sinaisky has also been Principal Guest Conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and the Malmö Symphony Orchestra.

Known for his elegant conducting style and deep insight into both classical and romantic repertoires, Sinaisky has been acclaimed for his interpretations of works by composers like Shostakovich, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms. He has recorded extensively with various orchestras and collaborated with many of the world’s leading soloists.

In addition to his conducting career, Vassily Sinaisky is a respected educator, having taught at conservatories and mentored many young conductors.