American Symphony Orchestra: Performing Artist in New York

About American Symphony Orchestra

The American Symphony Orchestra is a New York City–based ensemble established in 1962 by conductor Leopold Stokowski, with Leon Botstein serving as music director and principal conductor. In the city, it appears at venues including Symphony Space, and it also brings programs to stages such as the Kupferberg Center for the Arts and the Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center. The orchestra’s work is shaped by an institutional commitment to lowering barriers around orchestral music through clear context and affordable access. Its collaborations have ranged from Ani DiFranco and Tony Trischka to projects alongside Waterwell and Annabelle Gurwitch, favoring curiosity over spectacle.