Jaap van Zweden, the New York Philharmonic’s music director, is set to leave his position in New York, but has already begun his new role as the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s music director. His inaugural concerts in Seoul received praise for their intensity and impact, with high-profile figures in attendance. Van Zweden has been welcomed as a celebrity, marking the start of a new era for the orchestra. Critics have lauded his performances, comparing them to an IMAX movie and describing him as elegant and skilled.