Le Sacré du Printemps.

The New York Philharmonic on Wednesday named the Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden as its next music director, choosing a violinist known for his mastery of classic fare.

The 55-year-old, who now leads the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, will take the helm of the most prestigious North American orchestra starting with the 2018-19 season.

Van Zweden said it took him “one minute” to decide to accept the offer and described New York as the “center of the world”...