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Meet Van Zweden, a globally acclaimed conductor whose career spans leading major orchestras around the world. Born December 12, 1960, in Amsterdam, he became the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra’s youngest concertmaster at 19 and has since shaped programs and collaborations across continents. From the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Hong Kong Philharmonic to the New York Philharmonic, his artistry blends precision, warmth, and a deep commitment to music education and social impact.

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We’ve got you covered for Van Zweden’s Shostakovich programs and other engagements. Secure your seats for upcoming performances and experience thoughtful programming that pairs classic repertoire with contemporary artistry.

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Beyond the baton, Van Zweden champions music therapy through the Papageno Foundation, which supports autism therapy via music in partnership with his wife, Aaltje. This blend of musical excellence and social responsibility defines his engaging concert presentations. Follow his latest activities and tour updates below, and click through to official sites for more details and media.

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  • Local insights: Dallas Meadson’s Meyerson Symphony Center hosts the May 2025 Shostakovich program, with Conrad Tao as piano soloist

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Quick Facts About Van Zweden Conducts Shostakovich

  • Born December 12, 1960 in Amsterdam; became the youngest concertmaster of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at age 19.
  • Past Music Director roles: Dallas Symphony Orchestra (2008–2018), Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (2012–2024), New York Philharmonic (2018–2024); as of 2024 he is music director of the Seoul Philharmonic and music director-designate of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.
  • Major awards include Musical America’s Conductor of the Year (2012); Edison Award for Best Opera Recording (Parsifal, 2012); Gramophone Orchestra of the Year (HK Phil, 2019); Concertgebouw Prize (2023); Silver Bauhinia Star (Hong Kong, 2020).
  • 2025 Shostakovich program in Dallas: May 1–3, 2025 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center; program includes Prokofiev Symphony No. 1 (Classical), Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23, and Shostakovich Symphony No. 5; Conrad Tao is soloist for piano.
  • Social impact: co-founded the Papageno Foundation with his wife Aaltje to support autism therapy through music.
  • 2025 schedule also references other engagements in Dallas (as conductor laureate) and Seoul, reflecting a globe-spanning calendar.

About Van Zweden

Antonius van Zweden emerged as a prodigy in Amsterdam, becoming the youngest concertmaster of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at age 19. His leadership roles have included Music Director positions at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (2008–2018), the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (2012–2024), and the New York Philharmonic (2018–2024). In 2024, he became Music Director of the Seoul Philharmonic and is Music Director-Designate of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. His work is celebrated with major awards such as Musical America’s Conductor of the Year (2012) and the Gramophone Orchestra of the Year (HK Phil, 2019).

Van Zweden also collaborates with top soloists and composers, delivering powerful performances that resonate with audiences worldwide. His commitment to education and social impact is embodied in the Papageno Foundation, which supports autism therapy through music.

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