Biography
Vladimir Jurowski — conductor with roots in the USSR
Vladimir Jurowski is a Russian-German conductor born in Moscow who is General Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera and Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The son of conductor Mikhail Jurowski and grandson of conductor Vladimir Jurowski Sr., he is one of classical music's most admired figures.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Moscow
Born in Moscow in 1972 into a dynasty of conductors — his father and grandfather were both distinguished conductors — Jurowski trained in Moscow and Dresden before building his international career. He left Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and has been outspoken about the war, resigning his Russian posts.
Family Tree
Subject
Vladimir Jurowski🇩🇪 Germany
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Self (Born there)
Mikhail Jurowski
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Origin
Moscow🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Moscow. At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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General Music Director — Bavarian State Opera (2021-present)
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Principal Conductor — London Philharmonic Orchestra (2007-2021)
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Principal Guest Conductor — Russian National Orchestra (resigned 2022)
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Son of conductor Mikhail Jurowski — third generation of conductors
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One of classical music's most admired interpreters of German and Russian repertoire
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