The Santa Fe Symphony was founded by local musicians under the direction of General Director Gregory W. Heltman.
The Symphony did their first performance on September 2, 1984, at a free concert held at St. Francis Auditorium in Santa Fe.
That initial concert included a Rossini overture, Handel’s Water Music, and Beethoven's Symphony No.
Since then, The Santa Fe Symphony has offered orchestral and choral concerts, as well as education and outreach programs for adults and school children.
Performing a regular subscription series at the 790-seat Lensic Theater, Santa Fe's Performing Arts Center, The Santa Fe Symphony is recognized as a community-focused musical organization.