In 2014, Afkham became principal conductor of the Orquesta Nacional de España (ONE).[6] In February 2019, the ONE announced the elevation of Afkham's title with the orchestra to chief conductor and artistic director of the Orquestra y Coro Nacional de España (OCNE), effective with the 2019-2020 season.[7] In January 2023, the OCNE announced the extension of Afkham's contract through September 2026.[8]
Afkham has commercially recorded for such labels as Berlin Classics.[9]
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^Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. "David Afkham, Gulbenkian". Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
^Sarah Breeden (2015-01-12). "Interview: David Afkham". London Symphony Orchestra (blog). Retrieved 2023-01-18.
^Karen Wada (April 30, 2009). "Dudamels in the making? L.A. Phil names conducting fellows". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
^"David Afkham gewinnt den Donatella-Flick-Dirigierwettbewerb in London". NMZ. 2018-10-09. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
^Rubén Amón: "David Afkham: 'La cultura es nuestra identidad'", El Mundo, 16 February 2015
^"David Afkham appointed Chief Conductor & Artistic Director of Orquestra y Coro Nacional de España" (Press release). Askonas Holt. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
^"David Afkham seguirá al frente de la Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España" (Press release). Orquestra y Coro Nacional de España. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-18.