Dear Friends,

The Vienna Philharmonic Society, founded in 2016, is a New York based non-profit organization that supports and celebrates the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and works to extend its performances across the United States. Through a variety of educational programs with our partner, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, including Master Classes for advanced students and music events for children in the community, the Vienna Philharmonic Society helps the Orchestra maintain a meaningful presence in the cultural life of New York and cities throughout the country.

Our mission has four facets:

To aid in the continued presence of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the cultural life of New York City and across the country. The Orchestra ‘lives’ in Vienna but is very much a world institution and considers New York City its second home. Our goal is to introduce the Orchestra to more cities across the United States and bring the Viennese sound and their 100+ year commitment to music education to these communities.

To facilitate educational opportunities between the world class Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and aspiring musicians from New York City and around the United States. These interactions will include, but are not limited to:

  • Master Classes with principal musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. To date, the classes have focused on the flute, clarinet, cello, violin, trombone and trumpet.
  • A String Orchestra Workshop with high school and conservatory musicians with members of the Orchestra.
  • A Side by Side event with musicians from conservatories and former National Youth Orchestra members and approximately 40 members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Attendance at Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra rehearsals in Carnegie Hall
To support the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Academy in Vienna which was created in 2019 with significant participation by the Vienna Philharmonic Society. The Academy provides a unique opportunity for 12 talented graduate level musicians to study and play with the Orchestra.

To foster the positive impact of participation in the making and enjoying of music on education and social responsibility. We share the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s belief that they, and music in general, can act as a bridge between people. Music is an experience that can transport us across our many differences to make us more aware of what we share than what divides us.

We hope you will join us in our efforts to grow and to share the commitment of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Warmest Regards,

Marifé Hernández