2020–2021 season. In October 2011, Jordan was named chief conductor of the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra), effective with the 2014-2015 season, with an initial contract of five years. In December 2016, the orchestra announced the extension of Jordan's contract as chief conductor through the 2020-2021 season. He is scheduled to conclude his Vienna Symphony tenure at the close of the 2020-2021 season. In July 2017, the Vienna State Opera announced the appointment of Jordan as its next music director, effective with the 2020-2021 season. In October 2022, Jordan announced his intention to conclude his tenure with the Vienna State Opera at the close of the 2024-2025 season. In addition to conducting, Jordan also performs as a pianist in recital and chamber music, such as at the Schubertiade Schwarzenberg. His commercial recordings include Beethoven symphonies with the Vienna Symphony. References External links Official website of Philippe Jordan Arsis Artists Management agency German-language page on Philippe Jordan Swiss conductors (music) Male conductors (music) Living people 1974 births Musicians from Zürich 21st-century conductors (music) 21st-century male musicians