Jaap van Zweden Essentials

Precision and passion go hand in hand during performances led by this Dutch conductor. Famed for his exacting rehearsal process, Jaap van Zweden is particularly strong in the European repertoire, guaranteeing richly detailed accounts of Beethoven and Brahms. His technical focus has helped raise the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to national prominence. And with his stints in Hong Kong and New York, van Zweden's brand of intensity has become internationally renowned. Listen for the controlled but imposing sound he creates in works by composers as diverse as Mozart and Dvořák.