A concert of classical music right on the streets of bustling Manhattan. These days the New York Philharmonic Orchestra performs in the open air. And although the atmosphere here is not at all the same as in the best concert halls in the world, the musicians are still happy.

The musicians play not only for the public, but also for themselves, since it makes it easier for them to quarantine.. Concert halls in the US have been closed since March, including Lincoln Center, the orchestra's main venue.

Violinist Fiona Simon has been playing in the orchestra since 1985. She says that she lost not only her salary, but also her audience.

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1842. He is one of the oldest and largest symphony orchestras in America.

The band suffered $ 10 million in losses this year due to the cancellation of performances at Lincoln Center.. This led to the fact that almost half of the staff had to be fired.. However, all the musicians were saved.

Some of them tried to perform on social media. But they admit that nothing can replace the atmosphere of the concert..

This is one of the last outdoor concerts of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.. The musicians plan to continue similar performances in the spring..