Draft:New Mexico Philharmonic

The New Mexico Philharmonic (NMPhil) is a professional classical symphony orchestra in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

History
Founding & First Concert

When the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra (NMSO) entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 20, 2011, the musicians of the (NMSO) incorporated the New Mexico Philharmonic as a non-profit organization. The New Mexico Philharmonic was announced as a new organization on May 11, 2011. By the fall of 2011, the NMPhil purchased NMSO assets to launch its first season with the opening concert on December 10, 2011.

Music Director

In 2017, GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Roberto Minczuk was appointed Music Director of the New Mexico Philharmonic.

Programs

The NMPhil offers a full season of concerts across a core series of Classical, Rock & Pops, Afternoon, Coffee Concerts, Berstein-inspired Power Concerts, free community concerts, and other special performances for holidays and events.

Education 

The New Mexico Philharmonic (NMPhil) operates education programs that reach thousands of children in the Albuquerque area each year, all at no cost to the students or their parents. Those include the Young Musicians Initiative, Youth Concerts, and School Ensemble Programs.

Awards 


 * Pinon 2014, Quality New Mexico
 * Adobe 2014, Quality New Mexico
 * Roadrunner 2016, Quality New Mexico
 * Roadrunner 2017, Quality New Mexico