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Andre de Ridder is a dynamic conductor and creative leader known for blending Baroque roots with contemporary repertoire. As the founder of the multidisciplinary ensemble s t a r g a z e and former artistic director of Musica Nova Helsinki, de Ridder has built a career around cross-genre collaboration and bold programming. Since 2022, he has served as General Musical Director of Theater Freiburg and has been named ENO Music Director Designate for 2025, with duties to begin in 2027. He frequently conducts world premieres and contemporary opera across major venues and festivals, bringing a vibrant, exploratory perspective to each engagement.