Marc Albrecht has been named the next Chief Conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.

Starting in the 2026-27 season, Albrecht will assume the new role. Before his official appointment, he will appear with the orchestra as Chief Conductor Designate during the 2025-26 season.

The German conductor is particularly known for his interpretations of late-Romantic German-Austrian repertoire and contemporary music. He is a frequent guest conductor at opera houses such as the Bavarian State Opera, Tokyo National Opera, and the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Albrecht also conducts orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Munich Philharmonic, the Orchestre National de France, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra in major concert halls around the world.

Throughout his career, Albrecht has received numerous accolades, including being named Conductor of the Year twice. In recognition of his contributions to Dutch musical life during his 10-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.

Of his appointment Albrecht said in a press release, “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.”

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