Peter Feranec
Encyclopedia
Peter Feranec is a Slovak
conductor
. In 1995, he became the first foreign-born, as well as the youngest, person to be appointed Chief Conductor at the Bolshoi Theatre
. From 2007 to 2009, he was the Principal Conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic. In June 2009 he has been appointed Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Mikhailovsky Theatre.
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
. In 1995, he became the first foreign-born, as well as the youngest, person to be appointed Chief Conductor at the Bolshoi Theatre
Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre is a historic theatre in Moscow, Russia, designed by architect Joseph Bové, which holds performances of ballet and opera. The Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera are amongst the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world...
. From 2007 to 2009, he was the Principal Conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic. In June 2009 he has been appointed Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Mikhailovsky Theatre.