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Be a Lumen Philharmonia Volunteer
To all interested in being a volunteer performer, we guarantee a musical experience in which both ensemble and director can discover something new about the music we play, and through that create as a group a personal relationship with the material we come to share with our audience. We hope to see you soon!
Our Organization’s Team Members
Board of Directors
Daniela Traldi | Rubens Sales | Jeff Acevedo
Testimonials from Fellow Performers
Brian Holman, Principal Conductor, New Rochelle Opera/Assistant Conductor, New York City Opera
"Samuel Kardos is a master conductor with a commanding musical vision that is at once intellectually rigorous and emotionally effusive. He demands of his players exacting precision, yet he is a sensitive and flexible accompanist. His elegant baton technique is a beautiful marriage of efficiency and expressivity. Maestro Kardos is well known for his sunny disposition, raucous humor, and profound knowledge of repertoire, style, voices, and, languages, making him an invaluable resource in opera today.”
Marshall Henry, D.M.A./Double Bass
"Samuel Kardos is a skilled and passionate conductor. I had the pleasure of working with him on a production of Verdi's Rigoletto in 2015. He was able to efficiently use rehearsal time and had a thorough understanding of the score. I look forward to my next opportunity to work with him."
Alison Mari, Orchestra Operational Manager
"Maestro Samuel Kardos and I met a few years ago when I was playing in a production of Bizet’s Carmen. The initially engaged conductor had to leave the production suddenly. When Maestro Kardos stepped up to lead the production only 1 week before opening night, the orchestra felt secure in his clarity and expression as a conductor. We worked together for the second time, a few months later in a production of Rigoletto, when once again, the collaboration between orchestra and conductor was a genuine success. Maestro Kardos' cheerful nature and artful interpretations have made playing under his baton an enjoyable experience."
Inquire About Our Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
Lumen Philharmonia holds fundraising concerts in New York, NY. Our organization accepts volunteers who want to be part of our group. Browse through our calendar for the concert and rehearsal schedules. You may also reach us via the phone number and email address provided. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.