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Jukka-Pekka Saraste was born on 22 April, 1956 in Heinola, Finland, is a Finnish conductor and violinist. Discover Jukka-Pekka Saraste's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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Occupation Classical violinist Conductor
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 22 April 1956
Birthday 22 April
Birthplace Heinola, Finland
Nationality Finland

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His wife is Marja-Liisa Saraste (m. 1986)

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Jukka-Pekka Saraste Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jukka-Pekka Saraste worth at the age of 67 years old? Jukka-Pekka Saraste’s income source is mostly from being a successful Conductor. He is from Finland. We have estimated Jukka-Pekka Saraste's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Conductor

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1956

Jukka-Pekka Saraste (born 22 April 1956) is a Finnish conductor and violinist.

Saraste was born in Heinola He was trained as a violinist.

He later studied conducting at the Sibelius Academy with Jorma Panula in the same class as Esa-Pekka Salonen and Osmo Vänskä.

Before becoming a conductor, Saraste was co-principal second violinist and later an associate to Leif Segerstam, with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO).

1983

In 1983, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Saraste co-founded the Avanti!

Chamber Orchestra, which specialises in performances of contemporary music.

1987

In 1987, Saraste became the chief conductor of the RSO, and held the position until 2001.

In 1987, he also became the principal conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and remained with the orchestra until 1991.

Saraste now holds the title of Conductor Laureate of the RSO.

He has twice recorded the complete symphonies of Jean Sibelius with the RSO.

1994

Saraste became Music Director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1994.

The later years of his tenure were marked by strife over the orchestra's financial difficulties, several musicians' strikes, and his unsuccessful efforts to improve the acoustics at Roy Thomson Hall.

1999

During the 1999 labour dispute, Saraste had offered to serve as mediator in the situation.

2000

In 2000, Saraste also founded the Ekenäs Summer Concerts-Festival with the Finnish Chamber Orchestra, and he is currently the artistic advisor to both Festival and Orchestra.

Saraste has directed the Finnish Chamber Orchestra on several tours, including tours in the United States and China.

Saraste was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Music in 2000.

He has received a Doctor honoris causa from York University (Toronto), and he is a Sibelius Medallist.

Other honours also include the Sibelius Prize, awarded in Norway.

2001

Saraste stepped down from his Toronto post in 2001.

2002

From 2002 to 2005, Saraste served as the principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

2006

In August 2006, he became Music Director of the Oslo Philharmonic, with an initial contract of 5 years.

In December 2006, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Saraste as its artistic advisor from 2008 through 2011, and Artistic Director of the Lahti Sibelius Festival in 2008.

2008

In November 2008, the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne announced the appointment of Saraste as its next principal conductor, effective with the 2010–2011 season.

2009

In June 2009, his Oslo contract was extended through the 2012–2013 season.

2012

He concluded his Oslo tenure after the 2012–2013 season.

2018

He served in the post through the 2018–2019 season.

In April 2022, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra announced the appointment of Saraste as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2023–2024 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.