Edo de Waart is a widely respected Dutch conductor whose influence and contribution to the world of classical music span several decades. Born on June 1, 1941, in Amsterdam, de Waart has built an illustrious career that has seen him at the helm of numerous prestigious orchestras around the globe. His musical education included studying oboe, piano, and conducting at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam, which paved the way for his early successes, including winning the Dimitri Mitropoulos Conducting Competition in New York in 1964. This victory served as a catalyst for an international career that would lead him to serve as assistant conductor to Leonard Bernstein at the New York Philharmonic.

Throughout his distinguished tenure in the world of classical music, de Waart has served as music director for a number of prominent institutions, including the San Francisco Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. His role as a conductor has not been limited to symphonic works; Edo de Waart has also displayed his formidable skills in opera houses, taking up the baton for performances in companies such as the Royal Opera House in London and the Santa Fe Opera. His extensive discography showcases a versatile repertoire, with his most recent releases reflecting a strong affinity for the works of Rachmaninov, Mussorgsky, Prokofiev, Elgar, Liszt, Strauss, Wagner, and Shostakovich, among others. De Waart's ability to illuminate the depths and nuances of these compositions has garnered him critical acclaim and solidified his status as a maestro of profound insight and interpretative skill.

Genres

Classical Performance

Orchestral Performance

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Latest Release

Der Nächtliche Wanderer | Abschied

Reinbert de Leeuw•

Edo de Waart

Single - Released June 2, 2023