24-year-old Finnish conductor named Hong Kong Philharmonic music director

Tarmo Peltokoski will succeed Jaap van Zweden in the role (Keith Hiro/Hong Kong Philharmonic via AP)

Twenty-four-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic.

Peltokoski, who is far younger than most music directors, will start a four-year term in the 2026-27 season after serving as music director designate in 2025-26, the philharmonic said.