Hudson Valley Philharmonic
in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
The Hudson Valley Philharmonic (abbreviated HVP) is a symphony orchestra based in Poughkeepsie, New York in the United States. It began in 1932 and serves the Hudson Valley region.
The Philharmonic offers a series of concert performances at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie as well as the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston.
The orchestra has made guest appearances at SUNY New Paltz’s Piano Summer and the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
History
In 1932, four Poughkeepsie businessmen who were also dedicated string players—George Hagstrom, Sydney Fleishman, Charles T. Miller and Dr. Charles Hoffman—formed the nucleus of local musicians that eventually evolved into the Dutchess County Philharmonic Orchestra (DCPO). With Hagstrom as its first conductor, the orchestra was made up of amateurs and professionals alike, plus a number of music students from surrounding high schools. In 1934, local backing enabled the DCPO to perform its first series of public concerts. By the 1940s, it had grown to 93 musicians. DCPO repertoire was largely classical, including some contemporary music and works by local composers.
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