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Paavo Järvi Named Chief Conductor of London Philharmonic

3/3/2026

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Paavo Järvi, an Estonian conductor, will become Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2028-29 season, succeeding Edward Gardner.
At 63, Järvi has led orchestras such as the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra and Orchestre de Paris.
He plans to promote Estonian and British music during his tenure.
Edward Gardner has led the LPO since 2021.
The LPO will celebrate its centenary in 2032.

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Paavo Järvi, an Estonian conductor, will become Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2028-29 season, succeeding Edward Gardner.
At 63, Järvi has led orchestras such as the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra and Orchestre de Paris.
He plans to promote Estonian and British music during his tenure.
Edward Gardner has led the LPO since 2021.
The LPO will celebrate its centenary in 2032.