Joseph Swensen’s conducting is distinguished by emotional intensity, architectural clarity, and a deeply collaborative artistic vision.
Jean Sibelius — Symphony No. 6
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Swensen, conductor
Gershwin — Rhapsody in Blue
Lucas Debargue, piano
ONBA • Joseph Swensen, conductor
Bordeaux, 2026
Mahler - 9th Symphony. Orchestre National du Capitol Toulouse , 2022
Joseph Swensen’s compositions are distinguished by emotional depth, spiritual resonance, and a uniquely personal orchestral voice.
Joseph Swensen discusses the origins, creative process, and artistic vision behind Saga Trilogy.
Recorded at the Auditorium de Bordeaux Video by Cédric Martinelli
In this interview, Joseph Swensen discusses the origins of Ring Odyssey, his reimagining of Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen in a concert format, reflecting on the artistic challenges, discoveries, and vision behind the project.
Auditorium de Bordeaux, 2024
Produced by La Distillerie
℗ b•records Released on: 2025-10-31 Conductor: Joseph Swensen Orchestra: Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine Composer: Joseph Swensen
Before becoming internationally celebrated as a conductor and composer, Joseph Swensen established himself as a violinist of exceptional musical insight and expressive power.
Sonata for Solo Violin (1944) Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945) Joseph Swensen, violin Musical Heritage Society Inc. 1983
Introduction, Theme and Variations on 'The Last Rose of Summer' Heinrich W. Ernst (1814 - 1865) Joseph Swensen, violin Musical Heritage Society Inc. 1983
Ciaccona in D minor (from Partita No.2 BWV 1004) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Joseph Swensen, violin Musical Heritage Society Inc. 1983
Joseph Swensen discusses his artistic vision for the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine, his relationship with Bordeaux, and the musical ideals that shape his work as conductor, violinist, composer, and educator.
Produced by La Distillerie (2023)
Joseph Swensen discusses musical interpretation, artistic vision, and his lifelong relationship with music in this conversation with the Northwest Sinfonietta.
Joseph Swensen - AI, UBI and LVB (Artificial Intelligence, Universal Basic Income and Ludwig Van Beethoven) Keynote address at Music Education Matters 2018 Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.
A reflection on music, neuroscience, education, and the hidden architecture of sound.
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