Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

In September 2009, the orchestra announced the first extension of Harding's contract as principal conductor, through 2012.

[2] In October 2018, the orchestra announced the extension of Harding's contract as principal conductor through 2023, along with granting him the new title of konstnärlig ledare (artistic leader).

[4] Harding is scheduled to conclude his tenure with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra at the close of the 2024–2025 season.

[6] Valery Gergiev and Esa-Pekka Salonen also hold the title of hedersdirigent (honorary conductor) with the orchestra.

In December 2017, the orchestra announced the appointment of Klaus Mäkelä as its next principal guest conductor, effective with the 2018–2019 season.

Sergiu Celibidache (on the right) and Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli during the orchestra's visit in Jerusalem , Israel, 1969