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Jukka-Pekka Saraste was born on 22 April, 1956 in Lahti, Finland. 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 68 years old?
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| Occupation |
Classical violinist
Conductor |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
22 April, 1956 |
| Birthday |
22 April |
| Birthplace |
Heinola, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland |
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Jukka-Pekka Saraste Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Jukka-Pekka Saraste height not available right now. We will update Jukka-Pekka Saraste's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jukka-Pekka Saraste's Wife?
His wife is Marja-Liisa Saraste (m. 1986)
| Family |
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| Wife |
Marja-Liisa Saraste (m. 1986) |
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Jukka-Pekka Saraste Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jukka-Pekka Saraste worth at the age of 68 years old? Jukka-Pekka Saraste’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Finland. We have estimated
Jukka-Pekka Saraste's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
From 2002 to 2005, Saraste served as the principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In August 2006, he became Music Director of the Oslo Philharmonic, with an initial contract of 5 years. In June 2009, his Oslo contract was extended through the 2012–2013 season. He is scheduled to conclude his Oslo tenure after the 2012–2013 season. 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. In November 2008, the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne announced the appointment of Saraste as its next principal conductor, effective with the 2010–2011 season. He served in the post through the 2018-2019 season.
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 Medalist. Other honours also include the Sibelius Prize, awarded in Norway.
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. During the 1999 labour dispute, Saraste had offered to serve as mediator in the situation. Saraste stepped down from his Toronto post in 2001, and has since returned to Toronto for several guest appearances.
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.
In 1983, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Saraste co-founded the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra, which specialises in performances of contemporary music. 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.
Jukka-Pekka Saraste (born 22 April 1956, Heinola, Finland) is a Finnish conductor and violinist.
