We just closed the books on our monumental 70th Anniversary Season, and the momentum we’ve built together is nothing short of historic. From the final, soaring notes of Beethoven’s Ninth to near-capacity crowds, your support has driven us to…
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At the Binghamton Philharmonic, we believe that music has the power to connect, heal, and inspire. As we look back on an incredible 2025-2026 season, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the community partners and sponsors who help us bring…
Read moreCelebrating a Symphony of Wellness
We believe that music is a vital heartbeat within our community. But a truly thriving region requires a strong foundation in both physical well-being and cultural enrichment.
2026-2027 Season Sponsor
That is why we are so incredibly proud to recognize …Read moreBinghamton Philharmonic on "Encounter"
Executive Director Paul Cienniwa joined host Joseph Sellepack and the Broome County Council of Churches on "Encounter" to discuss our impactful work and how the arts bring our community closer together. Watch the full episode below to hear what we…
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Announcing Sophia at the Symphony!
A Hometown Hero Returns:
Sophia at the Symphony!
A Special Performance and Educational Experience
The Binghamton Philharmonic is thrilled to announce a special educational event next school year: Sophia at the Symphony. We are bringing the music of Apalachin…
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A New Standard for Music Education
The Binghamton Philharmonic is proud to launch The Stand Partner Project, a unique initiative designed to provide students with an immersive, side-by-side learning experience.
By pairing professional musicians with aspiring young performers,…
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Notes on the Program: Verdant and Vibrant, April 10, 2027
Quinn Mason
Shine Time
The Essentials:
Composer: Quinn Mason (b. 1996)
Composed: 2022
Genre: Contemporary concert overture
Style: Bright, energetic, and celebratory
Orchestration highlights: Prominent brass fanfares and rhythmic drive
What to listen for: Sparkling orchestral colors, infectious rhythms, and…
Notes on the Program: Classically Modern, February 13, 2027
Ludwig van Beethoven
Overture to Coriolan, Op. 62
The Essentials:
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Composed: 1807
Inspired by: A tragedy by Heinrich Joseph von Collin based on the Roman hero Coriolanus
World premiere: March 1807, Vienna
Key contrast:…
Notes on the Program: Simple Gifts, Sacred Praise, November 14, 2026
Aaron Copland
Appalachian Spring
The Essentials:
Composer: Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
Composed: 1944
Commissioned by: Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation
Original version: Ballet for 13 instruments
World premiere: October 30, 1944, at the Library of Congress, with choreography by Martha Graham
Award:…
Notes on the Program: Passionate Discovery, September 26, 2026
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Ferruccio Busoni
Overture to Don Giovanni
The Essentials:
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Arranger: Ferruccio Busoni (1866–1924)
Opera composed: 1787, for Prague
Overture completed: reportedly on the eve of the opera’s premiere
Opera premiere: October 29,…