Experiential Orchestra was founded by conductor James Blachly as a way to invite audiences more deeply into the sound and powerful experience of the symphony orchestra. Their Grammy®-winning world-premiere recording of Dame Ethel Smyth’s The Prison (1930) was critically acclaimed in The New York Times, Gramophone, The New Yorker, The Guardian, and many other publications. Their recording of the music of Julia Perry and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson is set for release in March, 2024.

Musicians are top-tier New York freelancers, top-level soloists, and acclaimed string quartet members. The orchestra was founded on collaborations and co-creations between a generous spirit of celebration, and each curated performance is an exploration of “a new experience of sound” for audience members. As quoted in Symphony Magazine, Blachly says, “We try and keep it fresh for everybody. We are not trying to displace the standard concert experience, but invite people in so that when they next attend a traditional concert they hear things differently.” For more information, please visit www.experientialorchestra.com.