Our Vision

Hailed by Time Out New York Magazine with "top marks for gutsy programming" and by Courier-Life as "New York's hippest orchestra," New York City's One World Symphony, in its ninth full season, continues its mission to actively engage its audiences through innovative musical demonstrations, the championing of new music by living composers. The New York Times praised: "One World Symphony has performed many premieres since its founding in 2001 by the composer and conductor Sung Jin Hong." Dynamic programming and vibrant performances have become a common practice, which has inspired audience members to actively participate in live performances.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, One World Symphony is devoted to serving the local and global communities through music, and has raised thousands of dollars by performing concerts for the benefit of organizations in New York, such as the Uniformed Firefighter's Association Widows and Children's Fund and the United Spinal Association, as well as for tsunami victims in South East Asia and East Africa, victims of Hurricane Katrina, and The Coalition for the Homeless.

Town Hall debut

One World Symphony performs The Rite of Spring in collaboration with the Harlem Children's Zone. Artwork by students is projected on a large screen as OWS plays.

This versatile ensemble also reaches out to the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Manhattan by performing concerts throughout the two boroughs. The symphony continually gives back to the communities that have supported its growth by its participation in community events and educational programs in various schools. One World Symphony's commitment to bring music to the people is exemplified by the Community Music program, unique to One World Symphony, that enables donors to enrich the lives of under-served school children.