Conductor

Twice a year, the young musicians of the Antwerp Youth Orchestra (AJO for short) shine in the beautiful Queen Elisabeth Hall. Led by conductor Stijn Saveniers and after intensive coaching by the musicians of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, these talents aged 14 to 26 bring a challenging programme to life. Thus, each concert will again be an unforgettable experience, both for the young musicians and the audience!

AJO plays Tchaikovsky 5

Queen Elisabeth Hall

Every year, young musical talents aged 14 to 26 showcase their best on the stage of the Queen Elisabeth Hall, following intensive coaching by musicians from the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. This edition features the Antwerp Youth Orchestra, (Antwerps Jeugdorkest, AJO), conducted by the versatile Stijn Saveniers, presenting Beethoven's magnificent Seventh Symphony. Each concert by these young talents is consistently an unforgettable experience for both the audience and the musicians.

AJO plays Beethoven 7

Twice a year, the talented musicians of the Antwerp Youth Orchestra (AJO) dazzle audiences in the magnificent Queen Elisabeth Hall. Under the baton of conductor Stijn Saveniers and after intensive coaching from Antwerp Symphony Orchestra musicians, these gifted players aged 14 to 26 bring challenging programmes to life. Each performance promises an unforgettable experience for both the young musicians and their devoted listeners.

Conductor

Stijn Saveniers

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 29, 2026

AJO plays Sibelius · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 16, 2025

AJO plays Tchaikovsky 5 · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

May 11, 2025

AJO plays Beethoven 7 · Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Symphony No. 5 by Tchaikovsky

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Symphony No. 2 by Sibelius

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in A Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

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