Peter Dijkstra is one of the most prominent choir conductors of our time. He studied choir conducting, orchestral conducting and solo singing at the conservatories of The Hague, Cologne and Stockholm and obtained his diplomas summa cum laude with distinction.

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After a long period as principal guest conductor, Dijkstra became chief conductor of the Netherlands Chamber Choir in September 2015. In addition, he has been reappointed as artistic director of the Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks since 2022, a position he also held from 2005 to 2016. Under his leadership, this ensemble developed into an internationally acclaimed and versatile vocal ensemble. From 2007 to 2018, Dijkstra was appointed chief conductor of the Swedish Radio Choir, following in the footsteps of the legendary Eric Ericson. In 2019, he was appointed Honorary Conductor by this renowned choir.

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