The latest news and top stories on Jaap van Zweden, a distinguished Dutch conductor. Known for his uncompromising approach to orchestral leadership, he began his career as the youngest concertmaster of Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He transitioned to conducting in 1996, serving as Music Director for the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra from 2012 to 2024, leading them to be named Gramophone’s Orchestra of the Year in 2019. He also held the Music Director position at the New York Philharmonic from 2018 to 2024.