“Metropole Orchestra scores with protest song”
Tuesday 29 November 2011
From de Volkskrant, 28 November 2011: “Their number one hit is the crowning glory for an orchestra that works in a wide variety of alliances to stay up there, front and centre.”
“Warm farewell for Van Zweden”
Monday 21 November 2011
Het Parool: "Van Zweden, the orchestra, which gave its utmost, and the enthusiastic Netherlands Radio Choir just let it roll from the concert stage. The volume was suited to the larger...
Hear the Top 5 concerts with Jaap van Zweden
Monday 21 November 2011
On Saturday 12 November 2011, in the NTR ZaterdagMatinee series, Jaap van Zweden conducted his final concert as chief conductor of the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. To mark the occasion, the public...
Jaap van Zweden appointed Honorary Chief Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Monday 14 November 2011
On the occasion of the formal leave of Jaap van Zweden as chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the orchestra has appointed Van Zweden as it's Honorary Chief Conductor.
Conductor of the Year: Jaap van Zweden
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Musical America announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts. Conductor of the Year 2012 is Jaap van Zweden.