Philippe Jordan, the 50-year-old Swiss conductor and current musical director of the Vienna State Opera, has been appointed as the new musical director of the Orchestre National de France (ONF), effective September 1, 2027. He will succeed Cristian Măcelaru after leading the ONF for five seasons. Jordan, known for his notable work in Paris and Vienna, expresses excitement about returning to France and aims to promote French music and widen the orchestra’s audience both domestically and internationally.