90 years of commitment to Community, Education, and Inspiring Performances
HUDSON VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
André Raphel, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor
$10,000 Challenge Donation
We are thrilled to announce that a donor has given a $10,000 Challenge Donation! Imagine if we could double the impact! Please consider contributing to help this amazing gift go further. This matching fund will be open from Giving Tuesday through the end of 2025. You will be helping us build a bright future with more music and community in the Hudson Valley!
Tickets Available Now!
Holiday Concert
Handel's Messiah with Cappella Festiva
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Vassar College, The Chapel
3 Chapel Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Christine Howlett, guest conductor
Sara LeMesh, soprano
Holly Sorensen, alto
Lawrence Jones, tenor
Michael Hofmann, bass
Handel | Messiah
Memberships
Become a member and enjoy benefits throughout the 25-26 season!
Individual Membership: Donation of $100 or more
15% off tickets for any or all concerts this season
Special invitations and early access to events
Dual Membership: Donation of $175 or more
All the benefits of Individual Membership for two!
Note: Student tickets will always be a discounted $15!
Announcing the HVSO Founders Circle
The Founders Circle is a unique opportunity to have a major impact on the future of the HVSO. It is available only in our 2025-2026 season. Founders Circle members will have unprecedented access to the most exciting and brilliant musical talent in the Hudson Valley and beyond, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences.
We need supporters such as you to help us build a solid foundation. We have made great strides so far, raising funds and presenting concerts. But there is much more work to do. Membership in the Founders Circle is available until December 31st, 2025. The minimum donation for membership is $10,000. Join the HVSO Founders Circle today to secure your place in this important group and help shape the future of symphonic music in the Hudson Valley!
The HVSO is deeply grateful to the following organizations for their support which ensures our continued contribution to arts, culture, and education in the Hudson Valley.
Foundation Support
The Ann and Abe Effron Fund for The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Society of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
The Ed and Barbara Joba Fund for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund
of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
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~ Carole Cowan
HVSO Concertmaster