Johannes Gustavsson is one of Sweden’s leading conductors and works regularly with all major Nordic orchestras. He is highly regarded as an interpreter of both symphonic and operatic repertoire and has established long-term collaborations with ensembles such as the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, the Oslo Philharmonic, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the Royal Swedish Opera and Gothenburg Opera.

His conducting is marked by elegance, clarity, and artistic integrity, making him a sought-after collaborator for soloists including Janine Jansen, Martin Fröst, Nina Stemme, Víkingur Ólafsson, and Olli Mustonen. He has held senior conducting positions with the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Västerås Sinfonietta, and the Nordic Chamber Orchestra, and served as Chief Conductor at Wermland Opera and the Oulu Symphony Orchestra.

A committed advocate of contemporary music, Gustavsson has premiered more than 50 orchestral works written in the 21st century. His extensive discography includes acclaimed recordings for labels such as CPO, Dacapo, and Ondine. He is a prizewinner of both the Solti and Toscanini Conducting Competitions and has received the Swedish Conductor’s Prize and the Herbert Blomstedt Award.