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Comedian and musician Rainer Hersch is appearing at London’s beautiful Cadogan Hall on Friday 12 October with a brand new version of his comedy hit Rainer Hersch’s Victor Borge. You don’t have to know anything about Borge to enjoy this...
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Rainer Hersch needs to explain himself – a lot! Usually at random parties though sometimes even to people who should know better… I am a comedian… But one who has given up talking about Flying… “Anybody fly recently? – why don’t they...
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When I first started the Rainer Hersch Orkestra, a favourite occupation was entertaining at company dos. Awards ceremonies, receptions, anything we could get our greedy hands on frankly because, as is generally known in the biz, corporate events mean decent dosh and...
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Rainer Hersch reflects on his inner demons as he prepares for a concert conducting the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra A violinist friend of mine once said that there was a point, about six steps onto the stage of the Festival Hall, when the audience sees you...
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Rainer Hersch reflects on the ups and downs of working with the BBC – the shows, the interviews and more… Having a career in radio is a very British phenomenon and all thanks to the BBC for what it is and what it stands for. But working for the Beeb means...
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Yes it’s true but it’s a secret Rainer Hersch wants you to keep under your hat: he’s learning the VIOLA. Here, in his own words, his story is revealed… Now, this feels more than a bit like the vibe of an AA meeting but here goes: ‘my name is Rainer and...