New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra Explained

New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra
Type:Orchestra
Short Name:NHPO, The Phil
Former Name:New Hampshire Philharmonic Society
Location:Salem, New Hampshire
Concert Hall:Seifert Performing Arts Center
Principal Conductor:Mark Latham
Music Director:Mark Latham

The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Salem, New Hampshire.[1] It was established in 1895 as the New Hampshire Philharmonic Society and became part of the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences in 1905. In 1958, it separated from the Institute as an independent organization and adopted its current name at the end of 1959. Between 1992 and 2015, it was headquartered on Hanover Street in Manchester and primarily performed at the Palace Theatre. It briefly relocated to Derry for three years before moving to its current home at the Seifert Performing Arts Center in Salem, New Hampshire, in 2018.

Notes and References

  1. News: . NH Philharmonic Orchestra unveils new season . 18 August 2023 . Eagle-Tribune . 10 August 2023 . en.