Jules van Hessen aka Maestro Jules
Jules van Hessen is a versatile, creative Dutch conductor with an extremely varied repertoire who knows how to handle a symphony orchestra and is able to communicate with his audience. Through his inspiring concerts and lectures he discloses the power and beauty of music, connecting people and bringing out new ideas.
After three overwhelminging first seasons he will continue with “Maestro Jules Onthult“: his new concept that both explains and performs great orchestral masterpieces. More than 20 concerts with Het Gelders Orkest, and (now joining this formula), Het Residentieorkest (Hague Philharmonic) , the Maestro Jules Orchestra and the Philips Symphony Orchestra. Around Christmas 2016 three television shows were a great success (700.000 viewers) on Dutch Public Television (AVROTROS) with The Dutch Radio Philharmonic Orchestra .
Jules is represented by DeLange Artists.
Concerts, masterclasses, lectures and more
Always inspired and inspiring, thrilling the audience
Was für ein fabelhafter und sympathischer Dirigent. Tolle Aufnahme! Ein Juwel! Absoluter GEHEIMTIPP – Tempi sind perfect
Golden talent
Jules van Hessen conveys music in a passionate, convincing way. He transforms for me a day at the office into an evening of sheer enjoyment.
Impressed by his determination and clearness
I have worked together many times with Jules van Hessen and always with great delight. He leads skillfully, with attention to detail and sense of humour, which is essential in music.
Jules van Hessen moves with ease, charm and energy between many styles and genres. Apart from being versatile he is just a very good conductor.
Concerts with Jules are always a huge delight due to his knowledge, his skills and inspiration. With great enthusiasm and a fine sense of humour he has the ability to lead soloists and orchestra in an enjoyable way. For me working with him always feels like coming home…