Oklahoma City Philharmonic

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has risen from the ashes of the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra which was founded in 1938. The Oklahoma Symphony was conducted primarily by three men, Ralph Rose in 1938, and later Victor Alessandro and Guy Francis Harrison in the following decades. continue. During this period, the Oklahoma Symphony gained popularity both nationally and internationally, primarily due to radio broadcasts from the Voice of America and the Mutual Radio Network.

Following the dissolution of the orchestra in 1988, Joel Levine, through the cooperation of other city leaders and funds from five Oklahoma-based corporations, established the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Levine is now the conductor and musical director of the OKC Philharmonic, leading it to become the largest performing arts organization in the state of Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Philharmonic performs September through May, featuring the Discovery Family Concert Series and the Classical and Pops Series. Christmas concerts and outreach concerts are also held. Through its performances, the OKC Philharmonic, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2008, serves to create a positive influence in the community by enhancing its cultural life and fostering an appreciation for orchestral music, thereby contributing to the growth and improvement of the community. community through cooperation with others. art agencies.

Volunteers from the Oklahoma City League of Orchestras financially support the OKC Philharmonic and also conduct educational outreach programs. The OKC Philharmonic has a series of programs scheduled for the 2009-2010 seasons that would take the citizens of OKC on a great musical journey. Guests of OKC hotels currently in the city can also see these concerts (reservation required) that are organized by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, primarily at the Civic Center Music Hall in OKC.