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Binghamton Philharmonic

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The '''Binghamton Philharmonic''', officially named the '''Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra''' (BPO), is an American [[symphony orchestra]] located in [[Binghamton, New York]]. Its primary performing venue is the [[Broome County Forum Theatre]]. Its regular season consists of a [[classical music]] concert series and a [[pops orchestra|pops concert]] series.

The orchestra traces its roots to 1949, when Fritz and Marie Wallenberg started a chamber orchestra in Binghamton.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> By 1955, the Wallenbergs founded the '''Binghamton Symphony'''. The Binghamton Symphony merged with the '''BC Pops''' orchestra in 1996 to form the Binghamton Philharmonic.<ref name="bpohistory">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>

Starting in 1980, the BC Pops held a free annual summer concert known as ''Pops on the River'', where the orchestra would play on a raft floating on the [[Chenango River]] in [[Downtown Binghamton]].<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The concert was popular, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year, but was canceled due to a lack of funding after the 1994 concert.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The Binghamton Philharmonic revived the tradition in 2018, again attracting thousands of concert goers.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The Philharmonic also takes part in the annual [[LUMA Projection Arts Festival]], playing pieces that are coordinated to a [[projection mapping]] show.

The current musical director of the Philharmonic is [[Daniel Hege]], who has held the position since May 2018.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> Prior conductors and music directors include Fritz Wallenberg, David Loebel, John Covelli, and José-Luis Novo.<ref name="bpohistory" />

== References ==


[[Category:Orchestras based in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Symphony orchestras]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1955]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Binghamton, New York]]


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