AS lower Manhattan lifts itself from the ashes, the New York Philharmonic will serenade the people who live and work there with two months of free lunchtime concerts.

The first kicks off today at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Equitable Building at 120 Broadway with a performance by a horn quartet led by principal Philip Myers.

For upcoming concerts and dates, call the Philharmonic’s hot line at (212) 875-5709 or log onto http://www.newyorkphilharmonic.org.