NHK Symphony Orchestra
Luisi had first guest-conducted the NHK Symphony Orchestra in July 2001. In April 2021, the NHK Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Luisi as its next chief conductor, effective September 2022, with an initial contract of 3 years. In May 2021, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Luisi as its conductor emeritus, following his 2017 guest-conducting debut with the orchestra and five subsequent concerts as guest conductor.