Now in our sixteenth season, New York Classical Players continues to bring meaningful musical experiences to audiences everywhere.
Since our founding in 2010, we have given more than 250 concerts throughout New York and beyond, always with free admission. Our programs blend beloved masterpieces with bold new works and provide a platform for emerging artists and living composers. Many of today’s brightest young performers and composers have found one of their first major opportunities on our stage. These performances have reached tens of thousands of listeners, from seasoned concertgoers to first-time audience members, shaping a more inclusive and vibrant cultural landscape.
We believe music belongs to everyone. It should be heard, shared, and celebrated in all corners of our communities. Whether economic, geographic, or cultural, we challenge the barriers that often stand between people and live classical music.
Each performance grows from thoughtful collaboration among musicians. In concert halls, libraries, schools, and neighborhood spaces, we create connections that only music can inspire.
This spirit continues to guide us and keeps our mission alive, inviting all to listen, to belong, and to believe in the transformative power of music.
New York Classical Players
New York Classical Players (NYCP) is a dynamic chamber orchestra redefining how classical music lives in our time. Founded in 2010 by music director Dongmin Kim, NYCP brings together exceptional musicians committed to artistic excellence, collective music-making, and public access.
With over 250 performances across the United States, South America, and Asia, NYCP has collaborated with renowned artists such as Miriam Fried, Donald Weilerstein, Kim Kashkashian, Pamela Frank, Charles Neidich, Sumi Jo, Stefan Jackiw, Yekwon Sunwoo, and many others.
At the heart of NYCP’s mission is a belief that music should be shared freely. Every season, the orchestra presents bold new commissions, reimagined classics, and hidden gems—all offered without charge to the public. This approach creates space for discovery, dialogue, and connection through music.
NYCP is based in New York City and guided by a dedicated board of directors and community of supporters.
