The Los Angeles Philharmonic has hired British conductor Daniel Harding as its next music director. Harding, who is also an Air France pilot, will begin a six-year contract starting with the 2027-28 season. Known for his work with European orchestras, this marks his first appointment by an American orchestra. Harding will conduct eight weeks in his first season, expanding to 12 weeks annually. He is also the music director of Italy's Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Harding's dual career as a conductor and pilot offers him a unique perspective, which he finds fulfilling and complementary.