Episodes
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2012
Eight famous Dutch people are facing their biggest challenge in life as of yet; To conduct one of the biggest symphony orchestra. Without any preparation they have to conduct the orchestra.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2012
The remaining seven candidates will receive their first training to conduct. Will they be able to improve their conduction or is it going to be a disaster once again?
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2012
This third episode is all about famous moviemusic. The six remaining candidates are taught by Leopold de Witte about expression and empathy! Who is able to use this information on stage and will be closer to the title; Maestro of the Netherlands?
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2012
The remaining five conductors will have to conduct a famous Dutch concertchoir next to the orchestra Holland Symfonia. This means a completely new approach for the five. How will they deal with this?
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2012
Bandoneon Carel Kraayenhof and Violist Simone Lamsma will be joining us. A new element for the remaining candidates. Conducting a solist next to the orchestra. How does Adiós Nonino, known because of Maxima's tears, sound for example when conducted by one of our candidates?
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2012
The theme of Episode 6 will be ''Show and Musical''. The three remaining candidates conduct the most beautiful songs of the Musical industry & vocalists Wouter Hamel, Joke de Kruijf and Pearl Jozefzoon next to the orchestra,
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2012
This opera is all about Opera. The candidates conduct an aria with mezzo soprano Tania Kross and next to that a brilliant overture. This episode will decide the two final candidates for the final!
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2012
The final of Maestro Season 1. Both finalists will go to Chicago for a masterclass. Who will be victorious and can call themself Maestro of the Netherlands?
All previous candidates will return to stage to conduct a relay of Radetzkymars of Johan Strauss sr.