Jaap van Zweden Appointed Music Director of Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

The renowned conductor will begin his tenure in 2026, succeeding Mikko Franck.

Jaap van Zweden, outgoing New York Philharmonic music director, will lead Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France starting the 2026-27 season.
Van Zweden will serve as music director designate during the 2025-26 season, working with the orchestra for four weeks.
He succeeds Mikko Franck, who has been the music director since the 2015-16 season.
Van Zweden's appointment marks his return to European orchestras, expressing excitement about working in Paris.
The conductor plans to promote new works, with a focus on contemporary pieces by French composers.