New World Symphony

**New World Symphony** is actually not a traditional band, but an innovative orchestral academy based in Miami Beach, Florida. Founded in 1987 by conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, this powerhouse fellowship program helps top music graduates transition into professional careers. Think of it as a launchpad for classical talent—they perform everything from time-tested masterworks to bold modern pieces, often embracing multimedia and technology in their concerts. Their recordings, like *Feldman: Coptic Light* and the *Defining Dahl* series, showcase their knack for breathing fresh energy into 20th-century compositions, including rarely heard gems.

With a homebase at the sleek Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, the ensemble collaborates with big-name conductors and soloists while nurturing the next gen of orchestral stars. Though they don’t drop “albums” like a typical band, their releases highlight their mission: making classical music feel alive, accessible, and totally unstuffy.

Genres

Experimental

Folk

Avant-garde

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Orchestral Music

Symphonic Music

Related Artists

London Symphony Orchestra

Philharmonia Orchestra

New York Philharmonic

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

BBC Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

San Francisco Symphony

Kronos Quartet

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

Bang On A Can All-Stars

Ensemble Intercontemporain

Latest Release

Feldman: Coptic Light

Morton Feldman•

Alan Feinberg•

Michael Tilson Thomas•

New World Symphony

Single - Released January 1, 1998