Riverside Orchestra

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr Ephraim L. Rubin, The Riverside Orchestra is a cultural mainstay of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Led by Music Director Reuben Blundell , the non-profit community orchestra presents a five-concert season featuring a wide-ranging symphonic repertoire - from beloved classics to works by underrepresented composers. Riverside musicians include skilled amateurs and professionals who often perform alongside renowned soloists, including members of top orchestras like the New York Philharmonic. Each concert, which includes the orchestra's famous post-concert party, draws audiences from across New York City and the region.