Los Angeles Philharmonic announces Daniel Harding as next music director
Summary
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has chosen Daniel Harding as its new music director starting in the 2027/28 season. He will take over after Gustavo Dudamel leaves in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic.Key Facts
- Daniel Harding is from the UK and will start as music director in the 2027/28 season.
- Gustavo Dudamel has been the LA Philharmonic’s music director since 2009 and will leave in August 2026.
- Dudamel will move to become music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic but will keep ties with the LA Philharmonic.
- Harding’s first contract is for six years, and he will increase his conducting weeks from 8 to 12 each season.
- He will manage programming at various venues, including Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
- Harding has led major orchestras worldwide and has experience with opera at top opera houses.
- He is also a qualified pilot and flies Airbuses for Air France in addition to his music career.
- The LA Philharmonic has won 11 Grammy awards under Dudamel’s leadership over the last 14 years.
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