Born in Rotterdam, Arie van Beek worked as a percussionnist before he turned to conducting. From 1994 to 2010 he was the chief conductor of the Orchestre National d'Auvergne, from 2011 to 2022 chief conductor of the Orchestre de Picardie and from 2013 to 2022 chief conductor of the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève. He also was, from the age of 19 and during 48 years, conductor, teacher and concert programmer at Codarts - Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Rotterdam. He is permanent conductor of the Doelen Ensemble in Rotterdam and guest with various symphony orchestras throughout Europe,
