Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra

The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, or HRO, is (by some measures) the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States. It was founded in March of 1808 as the Pierian Sodality and was "dedicated to the consumption of brandy and cigars as well as the serenading of young ladies."

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Symphony - Orchestra - United States - March - 1808

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The orchestra currently exists as the largest of the orchestras at Harvard University and is composed entirely of Harvard Students. The orchestra plays four concerts every year in Sanders Theater on Harvard's campus. It's alumni board is still called the Pierian Sodality of 1808 and is comprised of past members whose duty it is to watch over the interests of the orchestra.

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Harvard University - Sanders Theater - Harvard - Pierian Sodality of 1808

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Since 1964 the orchestra has been lead by Dr. James Yannatos, a professor in Harvard's Music Department.

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James Yannatos - Harvard

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The HRO has toured various places, including Brazil, Washington, D.C., Mexico, Canada, Carnegie Hall, Italy, Soviet Union, Asia, and Europe. In 1978 the HRO placed third in the International Festival of Student Orchestras.

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Brazil - Washington, D.C. - Mexico - Canada - Carnegie Hall - Italy - Soviet Union - Asia - Europe - 1978 - International Festival of Student Orchestras

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