22-23 Orchestra Concerts
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We are excited to share the announcement of our 2022-23 Orchestral Concert Season! The past two seasons have been a test of our passion and resolve, and this season we are shifting our focus inward as we nurture the parts of oneself that only music can address. While doing so, we are reminded that-
TOGETHER WE ARE SOUND |
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*New in 2022*
A Sound Gift to the Community Saturday, September 3, 2022 4:00 PM Nasser Civic Center Ice Rink, Corning NY Old American Folk Songs by Aaron Copland with the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes John Henry by Aaron Copland Fireman's Holiday Polka by Josef Strauss Patriotic Tunes and more Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Aaron Copland’s classics Old American Songs and John Henry, Josef Strauss’ Fireman’s Holiday Polka and more festive and fun music. Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes and by Corning Incorporated Foundation. |
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Emily Dobmeier, Principal Clarinetist of the OSFL
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Autumn Concert
Saturday, October 8, 2022 7:00 PM Christ Episcopal Church, Corning Emily Dobmeier, Clarinet Join us for Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with principal clarinetist Emily Dobmeier in memory of our former second clarinetist Diana Groll. Also featured on the program will be Beethoven's Symphony No. 2, which was written as he came to terms with his hearing loss and suicidal thoughts. We continue the work of September's Suicide Awareness Month as we present Beethoven's story. Pairing with these well-known works, the complimentary music of Amy Beach features captivating melodies and somber tones featured in Bal Masque. Come soak in the symphonic spa of a beautiful concert after leaf peeping or hitting the wine trails on a long autumn weekend. |
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Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 3, 2022 2:00 PM NEW Matinee Time Clemens Center, Elmira The community tradition continues in a new style not to be missed. A treat for all ages with selections from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, Mannheim Steamroller, jazz holiday favorites, and a special world premiere. Prepare for the arrival of this welcoming season of giving with this joyful concert. To keep the festivities going, join us for our Annual Gala “Afterglow” immediately following the concert. |
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*New Double Concert Weekend*
Eva Virsik, Guest Pianist
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Opening Concert of the
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Isabel Metz, Hertzog Competition Winner 2022
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Side-by-Side Concert with the Youth Orchestra and Junior String EnsembleSunday, March 5
4:00 PM Corning Museum of Glass, Corning Isabel Metz, Hertzog Competition Winner 2022 Celebrate the musical growth of our own Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble as they play alongside the professionals in the OSFL. The program features Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite and more standards. Be prepared to be wowed by Isabel Metz, the 2022 Hertzog Concerto Competition Winner performing the timeless classic Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor. The OSFL will add a special touch as we recognize March as Music in Our Schools Month and the OSFL’s mission to inspire appreciation and music education. |
Season Finale and Closing Concert of the Schumann FestivalSaturday, May 13
7:00 PM Clemens Center, Elmira Ben Pawlak, Piano To bring the Schumann Festival to a close, enjoy the soothing music of Brahms Schicksalslied, as well as Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto with pianist Ben Pawlak, and Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 “Spring.” Relish these cheerful movements to awaken spring within all of us and a delightful way to spend Mother’s Day Eve! |
Benjamin Pawlak, Guest Pianist
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