New York Philharmonic

With its rich history of more than 170 years of music and performance, the New York Philharmonic is one of the leading cultural institutions in the United States. Its reputation for commissioning and premiering works by leading composers is recognized worldwide, ever since its debut of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in 1846. For decades, the Philharmonic has worked with emerging technology to create new opportunities to listen to its recordings, from radio broadcasts in the 1920s, to present-day Facebook live concerts and the GRoW-funded Sound ON music series held at the Appel Room near the Lincoln Center. The Philharmonic connects with up to 50 million people each season through live concerts, worldwide tours, its digital recording series, international broadcasts on television, radio, and online. It also serves as a valuable resource through its varied education programs.