Recent years have seen the steady but remarkable rise of young Estonian conductor Mihhail Gerts, marked by a string of debuts leading the most prestigious international orchestras. Humour, sympathy and the power of communication are major features of his personality, which shine through naturally in his presence on stage and in his relationship with the musicians and the pieces he conducts. Combining rigour, energy and expressiveness, he approaches the most important works of the orchestral, opera and ballet repertoires with equal confidence.