New York Philharmonic due to perform Ravel world premiere

The first freestanding new theatre to be built in the complex for over 50 years, the Baron Theater will host free performances for an audience of up to 2,000.

The LA Phil's new post, beginning in the 2026–27 season, will complement the position of Creative Director in the absence of a Music Director after the departure of Gustavo Dudamel.

The trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland, the first Black female Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, is stepping back from the company at a star-studded gala in New York City.

Harding will join the LA Phil’s reimagined leadership team, including Esa-Pekka Salonen, Anna Handler and Gustavo Dudamel.

The appointment marks the first formal conducting title of Adèsʼ career, during which he has enjoyed a close relationship with the orchestra as Composer-in-Association.

The Hong Kong-born conductor joins the San Francisco Symphony as Music Director Designate, effective immediately, and begins her tenure as Music Director in September 2027.