The Symphony of the New World is not the New World Symphony

Wilmer Wise comments on "Harry Smyles (1918-2003), African American Oboist, Helped Launch Symphony of the New World":

Please, don't confuse "The Symphony of the New World" with the "New World Symphony." They are different groups, with different goals.
The SOTNW was a NY based orchestra of pros. The NWS is a group of youngsters based in Florida.
I played the first concert with the SOTNW in the sixties, it was a major event for musicians of color.
Wilmer Wise

November 22, 2007 3:03 PM