From an idea by Vladimir Delman and Luigi Corbani, Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano was founded in 1992 as an association: at a time when some of our city's most prestigious symphony orchestras (such as the Angelicum and the RAI Symphony Orchestra) were closing, the city of Milan finally had a permanent symphony orchestra, made up of young and talented professionals capable of performing the great symphonic repertoire to the fullest. An initiative born out of passion, it became a Foundation in 2002.

The Orchestra's concert program includes its main Symphonic season, which explores the great symphonic tradition (from Classical to Contemporary) and features internationally renowned conductors and artists, and thematic series (Crescendo in Musica, POPs, Intersezioni). The Orchestra and its ensembles also perform in Italy and abroad.

The concert program is accompanied by numerous initiatives to develop a new relationship with the public.

Specifically, the Discovery project —sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research— is aimed at students at various levels of schooling, with programs tailored to different age groups (Growing in Music, Concert Lessons, and Open Rehearsals). Over time, to meet the adult audience's desire to delve deeper into music, the project has been enriched with dedicated activities (Singing Lessons for the Tone-Deaf, Score Reading Courses, History of Music, and Music & Cinema).