Ed Spanjaard is a Dutch conductor and pianist known for his dynamic interpretations of contemporary classical music and his knack for bringing adventurous repertoire to life. With a career spanning decades, he's become a go-to collaborator for cutting-edge composers like Louis Andriessen, Peter Schat, and Joël Bons, as showcased in releases ranging from Kagel’s quirky *Kantrimiusik* to Bons’ sprawling *Nomaden*. Whether he’s tackling Frank Martin’s saxophone works or breathing fresh energy into Mahler’s *Des Knaben Wunderhorn*, Spanjaard balances precision with playful curiosity. He’s conducted major ensembles like the ASKO|Schönberg group and the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and even soundtracked royal events (yep, that’s him on the *Royal Wedding* album). A champion of Dutch composers and boundary-pushing modernism, his recordings reveal a conductor who’s as comfortable with rigor as he is with whimsy.
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