ABOUT

Now in its 42nd season, the Harvard-Radcliffe Mozart Society Orchestra is Harvard’s premier classical-sized orchestra. Led by student conductors and run by an all-student Executive Board, MSO regularly performs in Paine Hall and Sanders Theatre.

MSO performs a wide range of repertoire from the Baroque period through the 21st century, enjoying both the intimate music-making of a chamber orchestra and the power of masterpieces usually performed by symphony orchestras. Though musical excellence is its top concern, MSO also boasts one of the most friendly and collegial atmospheres among the musical ensembles on campus.

Founded in 1984 by Matthew Cohen ’88 and Phil Daly ’88, MSO was named by the former Dean of Students Archie Epps whose favorite composer was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. MSO established itself under the baton of Alan Yamamoto and continued to grow with subsequent music directors.

Currently, the orchestra is led by music director Matthew Yar ’28 and assistant music director Aquila Wolff ’27.

Regular rehearsals take place on Sunday evenings from 7-9:30pm, and our concerts are held every semester free of charge.

If you are interested in playing with MSO or have questions about the orchestra, email mozartsocietyorchestra@gmail.com.

See what MSO has performed over the years.