Born in South Africa, Gérard Korsten began his career as a violinist after studying with Ivan Galamian at the Curtis Institute and with Sándor Végh in Salzburg. Following his studies

Gérard Korsten held positions of Principal Conductor of the State Theatre in Pretoria and the Uppsala Chamber Orchestra before he was appointed Music Director of the Orchestra del Teatro Lirico

Gérard Korsten press reviews ‘His truth-seeking mission closely reflects the aims of the production, revealing a high level of textural detail and musical-emotional characterisation. No single

Gérard Korsten recordings / discography Bernhard Henrik Crussel Clarinet Concertos Uppsala Chamber Orchestra Per Billman : clarinet NAXOS (May 1999) --- --- --- Donizetti Don Pasquale Orchestra