Biography
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Born in Moscow in 1991, Mering began his musical journey as a clarinetist under the guidance of Ivan Mozgovenko at the Gnessin Music School.
He further honed his skills at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles under Professor Philippe Cuper, winning multiple international clarinet competitions along the way.
He later pursued conducting at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Professor Vladimir Ponkin and received additional mentorship from
Maestro Michał Klauza.
It is also important to highlight the lasting impact of Sophie Rachlin’s masterclasses in Vienna, which have played a pivotal role in shaping Mering’s conducting technique.
Mering’s conducting career was further propelled by his appointment as assistant to Maestro Evan Rogister for a joint production of Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera.
His debut at the Bolshoi Theatre included conducting Der Schauspieldirektor
by Mozart and Pimpinone by Telemann, both of which received critical acclaim.
Mering has performed with major orchestras such as the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, among others. His dynamic musical approach and exceptional leadership continue to captivate audiences, establishing him as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation.
He further honed his skills at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles under Professor Philippe Cuper, winning multiple international clarinet competitions along the way.
He later pursued conducting at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Professor Vladimir Ponkin and received additional mentorship from
Maestro Michał Klauza.
It is also important to highlight the lasting impact of Sophie Rachlin’s masterclasses in Vienna, which have played a pivotal role in shaping Mering’s conducting technique.
Mering’s conducting career was further propelled by his appointment as assistant to Maestro Evan Rogister for a joint production of Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera.
His debut at the Bolshoi Theatre included conducting Der Schauspieldirektor
by Mozart and Pimpinone by Telemann, both of which received critical acclaim.
Mering has performed with major orchestras such as the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, among others. His dynamic musical approach and exceptional leadership continue to captivate audiences, establishing him as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation.
Mikhail Mering, an Israeli conductor and clarinetist, is steadily rising as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. Currently, he serves as Assistant of Music Director Maestro Julian Rachlin at the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, actively contributing to the orchestra’s artistic achievements.
His upcoming engagements include assisting Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Vienna State Opera for a production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, as well as debuts with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Wałbrzych Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw.
He will also continue his ongoing collaborations with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, and other esteemed ensembles.
Mering’s career has been shaped by his extensive training with world-class musicians and mentors. His collaboration with Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Bolshoi Theatre, assisting on acclaimed productions of Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, was a defining moment in his artistic growth.
As a clarinetist, Mering has performed as a soloist from an early age, showcasing his talent in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls.
His achievements include winning awards at renowned clarinet competitions, such as the Jacques Lancelot International Clarinet Competition in Japan
and the Béla Kovács International Clarinet Competition in Hungary.
In 2023, Mering became a prizewinner at the prestigious Grzegorz Fitelberg International Conducting Competition, one of the most renowned and competitive conducting contests worldwide.
He also earned laureate status at the Hong Kong International Conducting
Competition, a notable achievement in the conducting world, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
His upcoming engagements include assisting Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Vienna State Opera for a production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, as well as debuts with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Wałbrzych Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw.
He will also continue his ongoing collaborations with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, and other esteemed ensembles.
Mering’s career has been shaped by his extensive training with world-class musicians and mentors. His collaboration with Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Bolshoi Theatre, assisting on acclaimed productions of Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, was a defining moment in his artistic growth.
As a clarinetist, Mering has performed as a soloist from an early age, showcasing his talent in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls.
His achievements include winning awards at renowned clarinet competitions, such as the Jacques Lancelot International Clarinet Competition in Japan
and the Béla Kovács International Clarinet Competition in Hungary.
In 2023, Mering became a prizewinner at the prestigious Grzegorz Fitelberg International Conducting Competition, one of the most renowned and competitive conducting contests worldwide.
He also earned laureate status at the Hong Kong International Conducting
Competition, a notable achievement in the conducting world, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
Biography
Tilda Publishing
Mikhail Mering, an Israeli conductor and clarinetist, is steadily rising as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. Currently, he serves as Assistant of Music Director Maestro Julian Rachlin at the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, actively contributing to the orchestra’s artistic achievements.
His upcoming engagements include assisting Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Vienna State Opera for a production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, as well as debuts with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Wałbrzych Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw.
He will also continue his ongoing collaborations with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, and other esteemed ensembles.
Mering’s career has been shaped by his extensive training with world-class musicians and mentors. His collaboration with Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Bolshoi Theatre, assisting on acclaimed productions of Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, was a defining moment in his artistic growth.
As a clarinetist, Mering has performed as a soloist from an early age, showcasing his talent in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls.
His achievements include winning awards at renowned clarinet competitions, such as the Jacques Lancelot International Clarinet Competition in Japan and the Béla Kovács International Clarinet Competition in Hungary.
In 2023, Mering became a prizewinner at the prestigious Grzegorz Fitelberg International Conducting Competition, one of the most renowned and competitive conducting contests worldwide.
He also earned laureate status at the Hong Kong International Conducting
Competition, a notable achievement in the conducting world, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
Born in Moscow in 1991, Mering began his musical journey as a clarinetist under the guidance of Ivan Mozgovenko at the Gnessin Music School.
He further honed his skills at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles under Professor Philippe Cuper, winning multiple international clarinet competitions along the way.
He later pursued conducting at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Professor Vladimir Ponkin and received additional mentorship from
Maestro Michał Klauza.
It is also important to highlight the lasting impact of Sophie Rachlin’s masterclasses in Vienna, which have played a pivotal role in shaping Mering’s conducting technique.
Mering’s conducting career was further propelled by his appointment as assistant to Maestro Evan Rogister for a joint production of Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera.
His debut at the Bolshoi Theatre included conducting Der Schauspieldirektor
by Mozart and Pimpinone by Telemann, both of which received critical acclaim.
Mering has performed with major orchestras such as the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, among others. His dynamic musical approach and exceptional leadership continue to captivate audiences, establishing him as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation.
His upcoming engagements include assisting Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Vienna State Opera for a production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, as well as debuts with Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Wałbrzych Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw.
He will also continue his ongoing collaborations with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, the Israel Chamber Orchestra, and other esteemed ensembles.
Mering’s career has been shaped by his extensive training with world-class musicians and mentors. His collaboration with Maestro Tugan Sokhiev at the Bolshoi Theatre, assisting on acclaimed productions of Tchaikovsky’s Mazeppa and Mozart’s Don Giovanni, was a defining moment in his artistic growth.
As a clarinetist, Mering has performed as a soloist from an early age, showcasing his talent in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls.
His achievements include winning awards at renowned clarinet competitions, such as the Jacques Lancelot International Clarinet Competition in Japan and the Béla Kovács International Clarinet Competition in Hungary.
In 2023, Mering became a prizewinner at the prestigious Grzegorz Fitelberg International Conducting Competition, one of the most renowned and competitive conducting contests worldwide.
He also earned laureate status at the Hong Kong International Conducting
Competition, a notable achievement in the conducting world, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star.
Born in Moscow in 1991, Mering began his musical journey as a clarinetist under the guidance of Ivan Mozgovenko at the Gnessin Music School.
He further honed his skills at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles under Professor Philippe Cuper, winning multiple international clarinet competitions along the way.
He later pursued conducting at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory under Professor Vladimir Ponkin and received additional mentorship from
Maestro Michał Klauza.
It is also important to highlight the lasting impact of Sophie Rachlin’s masterclasses in Vienna, which have played a pivotal role in shaping Mering’s conducting technique.
Mering’s conducting career was further propelled by his appointment as assistant to Maestro Evan Rogister for a joint production of Wagner’s Lohengrin at the Bolshoi Theatre and the Metropolitan Opera.
His debut at the Bolshoi Theatre included conducting Der Schauspieldirektor
by Mozart and Pimpinone by Telemann, both of which received critical acclaim.
Mering has performed with major orchestras such as the Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra,
Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Bolshoi Theatre Symphony Orchestra, among others. His dynamic musical approach and exceptional leadership continue to captivate audiences, establishing him as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation.