New York Philharmonic performs its first concert
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Apollo Rooms, lower Broadway
- Episodes
- 1
The New York Philharmonic was founded in 1842 by Ureli Corelli Hill, with assistance from William Vincent Wallace. Its inaugural concert occurred on December 7, 1842, at the Apollo Rooms in New York City, featuring Beethoven's Fifth Symphony before an audience of 600.
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Background and detail
Background. The New York Philharmonic is an American symphony orchestra based in New York City. Founded in 1842, it is one of the oldest musical institutions in the United States. The organization was established by Ureli Corelli Hill, aided by Irish composer William Vincent Wallace, with the intended purpose of advancing instrumental music.
Founding. Ureli Corelli Hill, the first president and conductor of the New York Philharmonic Society, organized a meeting on April 2, 1842, at which the Society was founded. The organization was the third Philharmonic established on American soil since 1799.
Inaugural Concert. The first concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on December 7, 1842, in the Apollo Rooms on lower Broadway. The event drew an audience of 600 people. Hill conducted Beethoven's Fifth Symphony to open the performance.
People involved
- Ureli Corelli Hill · Founder, first president, and conductor
- William Vincent Wallace · Irish composer who aided the founding
Sources
- New York Philharmonic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Ureli Corelli Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-06
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