Founded in 1842 by local musicians led by american born ureli corelli hill the new york philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the united states and one of the oldest in the world the new york philharmonics 201617 season celebrates two major milestones the orchestras 175th anniversary and alan gilberts farewell season as music director the season will honor the philharmonic and alan gilberts shared hometown of new york city and celebrate the myriad initiatives the music dire