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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK - OTTORINO RESPIGHI
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134318954 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A69 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · chamberorchestraofnewyork.org
revenue
$340K
expenses
$342K
net assets
$90K
employees
0
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK IS A PREMIER ENSEMBLE THAT FEATURES A SEASONED ROSTER OF OUR CITY'S MOST FLOURISHING MUSICIANS. THE ORCHESTRA IS INTERNATIONALLY DISTINGUISHED FOR CHAMPIONING UNIQUE REPERTOIRE THAT BRIDGES THE CLASSICAL AND MODERN TRADITIONS, INCLUDING ICONIC FILM MUSIC, THROUGH PREMIERES AND WORLD PREMIERE RECORDINGS OF REDISCOVERED MASTERWORKS. THROUGH ALL-EMBRACING APPROACHES WITH ITS DISTINCT PROGRAMS - FROM PERFORMANCES TO EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH - THE ORCHESTRA AIMS TO CULTIVATE A BROADER AUDIENCE ACROSS GENERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chamber Orchestra of New York is a premier ensemble of professional musicians based in New York City, internationally recognized for championing 20th-century repertoire that bridges classical and modern traditions, including film music. The orchestra performs at Carnegie Hall, collaborates with major cultural institutions and global brands, and promotes rediscovered masterworks through recordings and premieres. It also runs educational programs and international competitions for emerging musicians.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $188K
    CONY RECEIVES COMMISSIONS AND GENERAL ORCHESTRA-FOR-HIRE INVITATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER SUPPORT ENGAGING OUR BRILLIANT PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS.
  2. #2 $26K
    THE ORCHESTRA ACCEPTED AND PROCESSED APPLICATIONS FOR ITS NEW YORK CONDUCTING WORKSHOP (NYCW) HELD AT THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES THE RESPIGHI PRIZE IN CONDUCTING. THE WINNER OF THE CONDUCTING COMPETITION CONDUCTED A SINGLE WORK OR MOVEMENT AT THE CARNEGIE CONCERT THAT FOLLOWED. THERE WAS A SPRING WORKSHOP THIS YEAR.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Carnegie Hall Concert Series
Annual subscription-based concert series at Weill and Zankel Halls, featuring masterworks, film music, and world premiere recordings
Maestro Juniors Education Program
Education initiative providing digital and in-person classical music curriculum to New York City schools, including instruction on string instruments and conducting
New York Conducting Workshop (NYCW)
Training and competition program for emerging conductors, including the Respighi Prize in Conducting, with winners conducting works at Carnegie Hall concerts
Orchestra-for-Hire Services
Commissioned performances for major cultural institutions, fashion events, film scores, and corporate clients including The Morgan Library & Museum, United Nations, and St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre
Respighi Prize Music Competition
International competition for young composers, pianists, and soloists under 40, offering performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall and promoting the legacy of Ottorino Respighi
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 3 activities
    • Annual concert season performances at Carnegie Hall
      Produces an annual concert series at Carnegie Hall's Weill and Zankel Halls, including a three-concert and two-concert subscription package for its Masterworks Series. The 2026/2027 season marked its 19th season and featured performances such as Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Chopin’s Piano Concerto, and world premieres like "Americus."
    • International touring and performances
      Performs internationally, including a debut at Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie in Germany during the 2025/2026 season, expanding its reach beyond New York City to global audiences.
    • Orchestra-for-hire and commissioned performances
      Receives commissions and orchestra-for-hire invitations for professional musical performances, including for major international brands, film productions, and events such as filming related to the Grand Egyptian Museum at the Statue of Liberty.
  • Commissioning New Musical Works 2 activities
    • Film score production and performance
      Records and performs musical scores for films, including Troy composed by Music Director Salvatore Di Vittorio, and received an IndieFest Film Festival Award of Excellence for Best Score in 2023 for orchestration, arrangement, and conducting in the film _Transformation_. Also launched the “Bringing Film to Classical” initiative in 2022/2023 to integrate film music with classical repertoire.
    • World premiere and performance of new orchestral works
      Presents world premieres of original compositions and reconstructions, including Maestro Salvatore Di Vittorio’s "Americus" at the 2026/2027 season opener at Carnegie Hall. The orchestra actively commissions and debuts new works as part of its programming.
  • Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
    • Maestro Juniors Education Program
      Launched in 2018, provides hour-long interactive lecture-demonstrations and live performances to introduce NYC school students to classical music. Developed a fully virtual 60-minute digital curriculum during the pandemic for distribution to partner schools.
  • Nonprofit Music Recording and Distribution 1 activity
    • Recording and broadcast of classical music
      Records and releases albums on Naxos Records since 2011, with international broadcasts on BBC London, RAI Italy, and WQXR NY. Maintains a digital presence with nearly 1,000,000 views on its YouTube channel.
  • Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
    • Restoration and publication of Respighi’s early works
      Edits, orchestrates, completes, and publishes early orchestral works by Ottorino Respighi, including the first Violin Concerto in A and Tre Liriche, resulting in printed editions distributed by Casa Ricordi in Italy. Donated autograph manuscripts of these completions to The Morgan Library & Museum in 2016 and 2019.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • New York Conducting Workshop and Competition
      Founded in 2017, conducts the New York Conducting Workshop at the Dimenna Center for Classical Music, including the Respighi Prize in Conducting, with the winner conducting a piece at a Carnegie Hall concert.
    • Respighi Prize music competition
      Administers The Respighi Prize, a music competition established in 2010 in collaboration with Bologna, Italy, for young composers, pianists, and soloists under 40 years of age. Winners are featured in performances at Carnegie Hall.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$340K
Contributions & grants$43K13%
Program service revenue$296K87%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$64
expenses
Total expenses$342K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash$66K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$90K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SALVATORE DI VITTORIO MUSIC DIRECTOR 25 $77K
SANTA MARIA PECORARO BOARD TREASURER 10 $11K
board members · 15
  • ANA FORSHAW ROT OFF 625 — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS BATZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRIS CORTES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANIEL ANGEL — BOARD SECRETARY
  • DANIEL KERLAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DOMENICO DECARLO — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANK POLITANO — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLORIA SHIA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE KING — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
  • JANE MILLARD ROT OFF 425 — BOARD MEMBER
  • JASON WETZEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL KERLAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • MONICA MALPASS ROT OFF 1124 — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL WEXLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEVEN AVARY — BOARD PRESIDENT
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • Adelphi University Partner — Performed multiple concerts in the university's Concert Hall.
  • Bologna, Italy Partner — Collaborated with Bologna, Italy to establish The Respighi Prize music competition.
  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts the Chamber Orchestra of New York's annual concert series in Weill and Zankel Halls.
  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Regularly performs concerts at Carnegie Hall, including Weill Hall and Zankel Hall, as part of its annual concert season.
  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Venue partner for the Masterworks Subscription Series concerts.
  • Carnegie Hall Partner — Venue where winners of the Respighi Prize and conducting competition performed.
  • Casa Ricordi Partner — Collaborates with Casa Ricordi through advisory board representation.
  • Casa Ricordi Partner — Distributes first printed and published editions of Respighi’s early orchestral works edited by the orchestra’s Music Director.
  • Chamber Orchestra of New York Partner — Young Professionals Board supports the Chamber Orchestra of New York through fundraising, ticket sales, and advocacy.
  • Citizen Music Partner — Provided multiple film music performances at annual gala events, including arrangements by Di Vittorio.
  • Dessault Groupe Partner — Performed at a private special event at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium.
  • Dimenna Center for Classical Music Partner — Hosted the New York Conducting Workshop.
  • Disney Partner — Commissioned by Disney for major productions in New York.
  • Disney Partner — Performed at a blue carpet film screening event for Percy Jackson and the Olympians at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • Dolce & Gabbana Partner — Performed at the Alta Moda Show at Lincoln Center, including an arrangement by Di Vittorio.
  • Dolce&Gabbana Partner — Commissioned by Dolce&Gabbana for major productions in New York.
  • Durand Partner — Partner in exclusive projects involving the music of Maurice Ravel.
  • Edizioni Panastudio Partner — Collaborates with Edizioni Panastudio through advisory board representation.
  • Egyptian Grand Museum of Cairo Partner — Commissioned the orchestra for filming at the Statue of Liberty.
  • Elbphilharmonie Partner — Performed at the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall in Hamburg, marking the orchestra's Germany debut.
  • Elbphilharmonie Partner — Venue for the Chamber Orchestra of New York's debut performance in Hamburg, Germany.
  • Flanders Government Partner — Commissioned by Flanders Government for major productions in New York.
  • Flanders Government / The United Nations Partner — Performed concerts commemorating the WWI anniversary.
  • Google Funder — Received a prestigious annual Google Grant for online marketing.
  • Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo Partner — Provided musical performance for filming at the Statue of Liberty related to the museum's inaugural ceremony.
  • John Barry Family Estate Partner — Collaborates on exclusive projects involving the music of John Barry.
  • Kith Partner — Collaborated on a live performance of the Star Wars™ Main Theme for the Kith 2021 Collection.
  • Kith Partner — Commissioned by Kith for major productions in New York.
  • Moncler Partner — Commissioned by Moncler for major productions in New York.
  • Moncler Partner — Performed at the Grenoble Show for the Winter Coat Collection.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Bridging Classical and Modern Traditions
    methodology: bridging_classical_and_modern
    By performing repertoire that connects classical works with modern forms—such as film music and rediscovered 20th-century masterworks—the orchestra expands audience interest and accessibility, because blending familiar and classical elements lowers barriers to engagement.
  • Cultural Commemoration Through Music
    methodology: cultural-commemoration-through-music
    By programming concerts around national and cultural milestones, the orchestra fosters public engagement with history and identity through music, because shared cultural moments create deeper audience connection and relevance.
  • Democratizing Access to Classical Music
    methodology: democratizing_access_through_in_school_programs
    By bringing live, interactive performances into Title 1 schools, the orchestra cultivates early and equitable exposure to classical music, because direct experience in underserved communities builds lifelong appreciation and broadens future audiences.