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Jaap van Zweden is one of today’s leading conductors, known for his expansive Mahler cycles, deep Romantic repertoire, and commitment to contemporary premieres. Born in Amsterdam in 1960, he began his career as a violinist with the world-renowned Concertgebouw Orchestra before transitioning to conducting in the mid-1990s. Over the years, he has led major ensembles around the globe, including top posts with the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic (2018–2024). He currently serves as Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic and is the Designate for Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, a role that will begin in 2026–27. Off the podium, van Zweden and his wife Aaltje co-found the Papageno Foundation, supporting autism-focused charitable work. Secure your seats for upcoming concerts and classical events featuring this influential conductor.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming performances spotlight van Zweden’s affinity for Mahler, Beethoven, and Romantic-era masterpieces, along with occasional contemporary works. In 2025, he co-led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s European Mahler tour (May 14–23, 2025), with Mahler festivals at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and performances in Dresden, Hamburg, Prague, and Wrocław. Our team can help you find great seats for these dates and other engagements. For ongoing updates, follow Jaap van Zweden on his official channels and partner sites.

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  • Official website and social links: available via his agency profile (target="_blank" rel="noopener">
  • Instagram and other social pages are linked from artist pages on official sites
  • Keep an eye on venues like the Concertgebouw, and major concert halls worldwide for his appearances

The essentials

Quick Facts About Jaap van Zweden

  • Biography highlights: born in Amsterdam (1960); longtime Concertgebouw Orchestra violinist; began conducting in the mid-1990s; has held top posts with Hong Kong Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic (2018–2024), and is now Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic and Designate for Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.
  • 2025 tour: co-led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s European Mahler tour (May 14–23, 2025), including Mahler festivals at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and performances in Dresden, Hamburg, Prague, and Wrocław.
  • Awards and achievements: Musical America’s 2012 Conductor of the Year; Edison Award for Best Opera Recording (Parsifal, 2012); Gramophone Orchestra of the Year (Hong Kong Philharmonic, 2019); Concertgebouw Prize (2023).
  • Philanthropy: co-founded the Papageno Foundation ( autism-focused charity) with his wife Aaltje.
  • Discography highlights (albums, most recent first): Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (2025, label: Naxos); Mahler: Symphony No. 1 'Titan' (2024); Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9 (2023); David Lang: prisoner of the state (2020); Julia Wolfe: Fire in my mouth (2019); Vivaldi: De Vier Jaargetijden (The Four Seasons) (2013); Vivaldi: L’amoroso (1992); Locatelli: L'Arte del Violino (1991); Ode Aan Amadeus Deel 2 (1986).
  • Social media presence: Jaap van Zweden maintains an official presence linked from his agency site; additional social links (e.g., Instagram) appear on artist pages.

The records

Jaap van Zweden Discography

  • Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63
    2025 · Naxos
  • Mahler: Symphony No. 1 'Titan'
    2024 · Apple Music (publisher indicates classical release; label varies by issue)
  • Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 9
    2023 · Apple Music (various classical labels)
  • David Lang: prisoner of the state
    2020 · Decca Gold
  • Julia Wolfe: Fire in my mouth
    2019 · Decca Gold
  • Vivaldi: De Vier Jaargetijden (The Four Seasons)
    2013 · Impogram
  • Vivaldi: L'amoroso
    1992 · Impogram
  • Locatelli: L'Arte del Violino
    1991 · Astoria
  • Ode Aan Amadeus Deel 2
    1986 · Philips

The hits

Top Jaap van Zweden Songs

  • Wagner: Die Walküre, WWV 86B: Siegmund, den Wälsung siehst du, Weib! - Single
    2016 · N/A
  • Padding: Softly Bouncing - EP
    2022 · N/A
  • Britten: 4 Sea Interludes, Op. 33a - EP
    2023 · N/A

Upcoming performances spotlight van Zweden’s affinity for Mahler, Beethoven, and Romantic-era masterpieces, along with occasional contemporary works. In 2025, he co-led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s European Mahler tour (May 14–23, 2025), with Mahler festivals at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and performances in Dresden, Hamburg, Prague, and Wrocław. Our team can help you find great seats for these dates and other engagements. For ongoing updates, follow Jaap van Zweden on his official channels and partner sites.

  • Official website and social links: available via his agency profile (target="_blank" rel="noopener">
  • Instagram and other social pages are linked from artist pages on official sites
  • Keep an eye on venues like the Concertgebouw, and major concert halls worldwide for his appearances

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