Daniel Harding

Daniel Harding is a renowned British conductor and pilot, born in Oxford in 1975. With a career that spans both the orchestra pit and the cockpit, Harding is a unique figure in the classical music world. He is currently the Music and Artistic Director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, where he celebrates nearly two decades of collaboration. Harding's international appeal is further underscored by his fluency in French, German, and Italian. His journey in music began at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, where he studied the trumpet. Harding has held prominent positions with various orchestras, including serving as Music Director of the Orchestre de Paris from 2016 to 2019 and as Principal Conductor of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra in Norway. Beyond his musical achievements, Harding is also an accomplished pilot, adding another layer of intrigue to his multifaceted career.