The Arcadia Symphony 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.
Arcadia Symphony New York 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 symphony, 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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Maestro Michael Fennelly serves as Music Director of the Arcadia Symphony New York, the Athena Chamber Ensemble, and the POVAI Premiere Opera Festival in Italy and China. Dr. Fennelly is a professor of piano at the United States Military Academy at West Point (NY) and is on staff at the Metropolitan Opera. Sir Fennelly was knighted in Spain for his completion of George Gershwin’s You Are My Rhapsody in Blue.
In the 2025-2026 season he conducts La bohème (Trani, Italy), La traviata (Stara Zagora Opera, Bulgaria), Beethoven Symphony 8 (Florence Sinfionetta, Italy), Bruckner Symphony 5 (Budapest Symphony, Hungary), Beethoven Symphony 9 in Carnegie Hall, Rachmaninoff 3rd piano concerto with the Jerusalem Symphony, and conducted master classes in Shenyang Conservatory, China.
As part of New York City’s Semiquincentennial July 4th celebrations, Maestro Fennelly conducts the glittering gala Carnegie Hall Celebrates 250 Years of America as part of the Arcadia International Music Festival in Carnegie’s legendary Stern Auditorium. Soloists from the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, and the Philadelphia Symphony perform with the Arcadia Symphony and Chorus in a spectacular program including Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, the Carnegie premiere of George Gershwin’s restored choral masterpiece You Are My Rhapsody in Blue, and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” from his Ninth Symphony.
