The Mariinsky Orchestra

Akos Szupper, BSc was born in Sopron/Ödenburg and grew up bilingually and developed a keen interest in foreign languages. He studied tourism in Budapest, followed by several short-term management jobs in the tourism branch. In 1989 he switched to the music scene and became deputy manager of Festivals and Jazz Pub Wiesen (1989-94). During these years he furthered his business skills by attending a university course for sales and advertisement at the University of Economics Vienna. He was entrusted with the marketing and public relations of Jeunesse Musical Austria (1994-96) and by the festivals Klangbogen and Osterklang (1996-97). In 1998 he took part in the international visitor leadership programme of the US. He joined the artist agency Dr. Raab & Dr. Böhm in 1997 working for international orchestra tours.