Trending Now - LA Philharmonic Appoints Daniel Harding as New Music Director

WHO:

ABC News - Daniel Harding has been appointed as the next music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Los Angeles Times - Gustavo Dudamel is the outgoing music director, leaving to head the New York Philharmonic.

WHAT:

ABC News - The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired Daniel Harding as its next music director.

Los Angeles Times - Harding will begin a six-year contract for up to a dozen weeks of concerts a season.

Los Angeles Times - Harding is the 12th music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

WHERE:

Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Philharmonic is based in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Times - Harding performed at the Hollywood Bowl.

WHEN:

Los Angeles Times - Harding's contract will begin in the fall of 2027.

Los Angeles Times - Harding performed Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” on Aug. 19, 2025.

WHY:

Los Angeles Times - The appointment follows three years of speculation regarding the orchestra's future after Dudamel's departure.

HOW:

Los Angeles Times - Harding has been a favorite guest conductor for the L.A. Phil and has a varied international conducting career.

Los Angeles Times - Harding has plans to take YOLA on tour in 2029, coinciding with the Frank Gehry centenary.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 18:00 UTC)

Daniel Harding has been appointed as the next music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, succeeding Gustavo Dudamel, who is leaving to lead the New York Philharmonic. Harding, who has been a favorite guest conductor for the L.A. Phil, will begin a six-year contract in the fall of 2027, overseeing up to a dozen weeks of concerts each season. Additionally, he has plans to take YOLA on tour in 2029, which will coincide with the Frank Gehry centenary.