Cast & creatives
People behind the production
The Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) is a venerable Hudson Valley classical music institution with roots dating back to 1932 in Poughkeepsie, originally formed as the Dutchess County Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the decades, HVP became closely associated with the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie and the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) in Kingston, bringing audiences beloved symphonic performances, Young People’s Concerts, and a popular pops series. Notable music directors have included George Hagstrom, Ole Windingstad, Claude Monteux, Imre Palló, and Randall Craig Fleischer who shaped the ensemble from 1992 to 2020.