Latvian conductor
Has been chief conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in Munich since 2003 and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam since 2004.
Was born in hiding after his grandfather and uncle had been killed by the Nazis.
Born to Arvds Jansons, a conductor, and his wife Iraida, a singer.
Conducted the Vienna New Years Concert in 2006 and is expected to conduct again in 2012.
His daughter Ilona is a pianist.
