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Los Angeles Philharmonic announces Daniel Harding as next music director
The British-born maestro will replace Gustavo Dudamel as the orchestra’s chief conductor
TL;DR
- Daniel Harding will become the Los Angeles Philharmonic's next music director starting in the 2027/28 season.
- His contract is for six years, and he will succeed Gustavo Dudamel, who departs in August 2026.
- Harding will oversee programming across the organization and conduct a specified number of weeks annually.
- He has a background working with major orchestras and opera houses and is also a qualified airline pilot.
- Musicians and current leadership express confidence and excitement about Harding's appointment.