Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra

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Savannah Philharmonic
Orchestra
Founded2009;13 years ago (2009)
Concert hall Lucas Theatre
Principal conductorKeitaro Harada
Website www.savannahphilharmonic.org

The Savannah Philharmonic is an American professional orchestra that performs concerts in Savannah, Georgia. It is also a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The orchestra made its debut in January 2009 under conductor Peter Shannon and is currently guided by the baton of Maestro Keitaro Harada.

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