In 1962, when the New York Philharmonic moved from Carnegie Hall to the brand-new Lincoln Center, famed Conductor Leopold Stokowski founded the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) to play at Carnegie. The ASO had, and has, multiple goals: affordable prices; concerts of less-known pieces, particularly from the Americas; and the presentation of new music. The orchestra also has an educational component, including in-pers…
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