Jaap Van Zweden

Jaap van Zweden puts fresh manpower into Mahler

18 Feb 2013

The Mahler work alluded to in this concert's title was his Symphony No 1, Titan. There's some logic to being non-specific. Many posit that when you've heard one Mahler symphony you've heard them...

Setting the stage: For conductor Jaap van Zweden, timing is everything

7 Nov 2012

Being one of the world's most renowned conductors, Jaap van Zweden is well aware of the difference even the slightest change in timing can make. "If you walk on stage and start too early, you can...

Jaap van Zweden raises roof with first HK Phil concert

3 Oct 2012

The four-in-one function at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre last Friday was a busy event: it launched the city's flagship orchestra with a new brand identity and introduced its new music director,...

HK Philharmonic's Jaap van Zweden makes strong debut

1 Oct 2012

Welcome, Jaap!
Hong Kong Philharmonic
HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Reviewed: September 28

Who said it?

24 Sep 2012

He's going to have fewer one night stands with other orchestras

HK Philharmonic's Michael MacLeod on the work commitments of new conductor Jaap van Zweden

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Jaap van Zweden sets bar high for Hong Kong Philharmonic

When his appointment as the new music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra was formally announced this year, Jaap van Zweden addressed reporters via a televised link from Amsterdam...

HK Phil heralds life under its new maestro

The city's flagship orchestra is ushering in a new era that will feature more than a change of music director: it is looking forward to securing a new resident conductor and a full chorus.

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Bowing out with warm words of praise

Dutch maestro Edo de Waart is leaving Hong Kong's flagship orchestra with fond memories and a few regrets after eight years in charge.

Van Zweden is Phil's new conductor

After a two-year search, the Hong Kong Philharmonic announced yesterday the appointment of Dutch maestro Jaap van Zweden as its eighth music director since it turned professional in 1974.

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Phil's incoming director gets seal of approval

Musicians at the city's flagship orchestra are generally upbeat about Jaap van Zweden's appointment as the new artistic director.

Lack of firepower marred war epics

Before and After
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Date reviewed: November 26

The laconic title for this concert presumably referred to the fact that the works on offer...