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"YOU CAN'T PLAY A SYMPHONY ALONE, IT TAKES AN ORCHESTRA TO PLAY IT."
The Arcadia Symphony Orchestra brings a fresh voice to New York’s vibrant classical music scene. Under the dynamic leadership of conductor Michael Fennelly, this newly formed ensemble delivers powerful, emotionally resonant performances that bridge tradition and innovation. From beloved masterworks to exciting contemporary compositions, each concert is crafted to inspire, connect, and move audiences. At the heart of our organization is a commitment to nurturing young talent through our youth orchestra, providing the next generation of musicians with exceptional training and performance opportunities.
Join us in celebrating beauty, inspiring hearts, and keeping the arts alive.
Arcadia Symphony Orchestra enriches lives through the transformative power of orchestral music. We present inspired performances, foster deep community engagement, and make classical music accessible and relevant for all New Yorkers. Through our youth orchestra, we provide young musicians with mentorship, professional training, and performance opportunities that build technical excellence, artistic confidence, and lifelong passion for music.
We envision a thriving musical community where orchestral artistry flourishes across generations. By celebrating timeless traditions while championing bold new voices, and by investing in young musicians today, we ensure that the joy and beauty of classical music will resonate throughout New York for generations to come.
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Dr. Michael Fennelly
Praised as a pianist with “flair and energy” by The New York Times, Bösendorfer artist Dr. Michael Fennelly gained international attention upon completing George Gershwin’s unfinished setting of Rhapsody in Blue for solo piano, orchestra, and symphonic chorus—a achievement for which he received a knighthood in Spain. Following the premiere with the National Chorale at Lincoln Center, The Huffington Post proclaimed his performance “hit like a lightning bolt which catapulted the audience 2,000 feet in the air.” Dr. Fennelly has toured extensively across all seven continents, performing in the world’s great concert halls from Carnegie Hall to the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, and has shared the stage with international opera star Renée Fleming, the New York Philharmonic under Alan Gilbert, and the Buffalo Philharmonic under JoAnn Falletta.
In recent years, Dr. Fennelly has launched a distinguished conducting career, leading productions of Madama Butterfly, La Traviata, and numerous world premieres including Les Trois Mousquetaires at the Phoenicia Festival. He has served as assistant conductor at prestigious music festivals including Wolftrap, Castleton, and Ashlawn, and has led countless chamber and operatic concerts from the keyboard. His solo piano albums include The Legend of Faust, Debut, and Grand Tour on Athena Records.
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