Daniel Harding named LA Phil music director
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- Daniel Harding will become music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2027, succeeding Gustavo Dudamel.
- Daniel Harding will continue piloting Airbus aircraft for Air France on medium‑haul routes after taking the LA Phil role.
- Daniel Harding previously served as principal guest conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra for a decade and held music director posts with the Orchestre de Paris, Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- Esa‑Pekka Salonen, LA Phil creative director, called Harding “absolutely one of the most important conductors of our time.”
- Daniel Harding began his career as a teenage protégé of Sir Simon Rattle, conducted the Berlin Philharmonic at age 21, became the youngest BBC Proms conductor, and won a 2010 Grammy for best opera recording of Billy Budd.
Why it matters: The LA Philharmonic secures a globally‑renowned conductor for 2027, boosting its artistic profile and community outreach while showcasing European cultural leadership amid ongoing energy‑policy debates.
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