Marc Albrecht - New Chief Conductor of Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Starting in the 2026/27 season, Marc Albrecht will assume the role of Chief Conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. Before his official appointment, he will perform with the orchestra as Chief Conductor Designate during the 25/26 season.?

Marc Albrecht, particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of late-Romantic German-Austrian repertoire and contemporary music, is a sought-after guest at leading opera houses and concert halls worldwide. He is also a regularly conducts at major international festivals such as the Salzburg Festival, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bayreuth Festival, and the BBC Proms in London.?

Throughout his career, Albrecht has received numerous accolades, including being named Conductor of the Year by the International Opera Awards and later by OPUS KLASSIK. In recognition of his contributions to Dutch musical life during his ten-year tenure as Music Director of Dutch National Opera and the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, he was appointed Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 2020.?

Joost Maegerman, CEO of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, says:

"It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Marc Albrecht as our new chief conductor. His vision and approach fit perfectly with the character of our orchestra, and his unique style of working and rich experience allow us to explore new territories together."?

Marc Albrecht adds:

"I am truly excited to enter into this partnership with the wonderful Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. When we played our very first concerts together, I felt very inspired by the orchestra’s deep musicality and its rich and variable sound. I am impatient to start on our musical journey, exploring new artistic horizons together".