MISSION STATEMENT Chamber Orchestra of New York is the city’s premier young professionals orchestra. Founded to advance the careers of extraordinary artists, the orchestra presents works that bridge the classical and modern traditions. Internationally recognized for its championing of the Italian repertoire, the orchestra aims to cultivate a wider audience for the future of classical music. BIOGRAPHY Established in 2006, the Chamber Orchestra is the first auditioned young professionals orchestra in the history of New York City. Its triumphant debut was held on October 11, 2007 at Zankel Hall/Carnegie Hall. Following the Inaugural Season 2007/08 finale concert, Vivien Schweitzer of The New York Times wrote: “The musicians played…producing a polished, rich sound…a stirring performance [of Mahler’s Adagietto and]…a voluptuous rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir….” The ensemble has served as orchestra-in-residence of “Music Under the Dome” series at the Church of St. Jean Baptiste, and also performed at the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, Big Screen Plaza/Eventi Hotel, Caspary Auditorium/The Rockefeller University, Merkin Concert Hall/Kaufman Center, Pace Gallery, Adelphi Performing Arts Center, and Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum.