Eric Jacobsen

Already well-established as one of classical music’s most exciting and innovative young conductors, Eric Jacobsen combines fresh interpretations of the traditional canon with cutting-edge collaborations across musical genres. Hailed by the New York Times as “an interpretive dynamo,” Eric, as both a conductor and a cellist, has built a reputation for engaging audiences with innovative and collaborative programming. Eric currently serves as the Music Director of both the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also Artistic Director and co-founder of The Knights, the uniquely adventurous NYC-based chamber orchestra. Eric brings joy, storytelling, and a touch of humor to what he describes as “musical conversations” that delight audiences around the world, including those who do not traditionally attend classical music concerts.