Rainer Hersch is a conductor, pianist, comedian and broadcaster who has performed in over thirty countries across the globe and worked with hundreds of orchestras from the St Petersburg Philharmonic to the Tasmanian Symphony. He has fans all over the world – YouTube videos of his routines have had over... Read more
Rainer Hersch is a conductor, pianist, comedian and broadcaster who has performed in over thirty countries across the globe and worked with hundreds of orchestras from the St Petersburg Philharmonic to the Tasmanian Symphony. He has fans all over the world – YouTube videos of his routines have had over 65M views to date.
Rainer’s first musical studies were at the piano, a student of Norma Fisher, continuing for three years as a conductor at Blackheath Conservatory with Denise Ham and master classes with George Hurst at the Royal Academy of Music. Over four years, he also made a special study of the music of Johann Strauss with Afred Eschwé at the Volksoper in Vienna.
Rainer Hersch graduated from Lancaster University in 1985 and started his working life in concert agencies, managing some of the great artists of the world. At the same time, he developed a hobby – performing stand-up comedy on the London circuit. Short, unpaid slots led to longer, paid appearances which gradually developed into a parallel career. In time, Rainer realised that this was his true vocation and gave up his last straight musical job, Touring Manager of the London Festival Orchestra, to enter the world of professional comedy.
Almost thirty years later, this unique training has kept him in constant demand – combining laughter with music. In addition to conducting orchestras around the globe, he has built up a considerable reputation as a broadcaster and presenter in the UK for the BBC and Classic FM. He delights his audiences with entertainments that are witty, interactive and fun. These range from classical themed sets with his Orkestra, corrupting well known works with hilarious effect, to pop singalongs based on classic rock hits. For a long list of corporate clients, he presents modules on leadership and runs team building exercises.
Born in England to a German father, Rainer Hersch is based in London where he lives with his German wife, Connie. He holds both British and German nationality and speaks fluent English, German, Spanish and French.
You can book Rainer Hersch through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rainer's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Rainer Hersch's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Rainer tailored to your event.
Rainer Hersch speaks on Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Motivation, Society & Education, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rainer to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Rainer Hersch for events worldwide, subject to Rainer's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Rainer Hersch is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Rainer can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rainer Hersch on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Rainer can offer.
Rainer Hersch delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Rainer Hersch's areas of expertise include Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Motivation, Society & Education, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Rainer's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Rainer Hersch can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Motivation, Society & Education, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Rainer's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Rainer Hersch is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rainer Hersch, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rainer's current availability for your dates.