Upcoming Performances
Stories with Music
July and August at a library near you!
In partnership with area libraries, Stories with Music promotes literacy among young children and students through the powerful connection of music and literature. OSFL musicians present a featured storybook set to music, along with other musical selections. Fun for all ages, Stories with Music offers a chance to get up close with the musicians of the OSFL, learn about their instruments, ask questions, and enjoy a free concert.
Halloween Concert
Friday, October 30 at Corning Museum of Glass
Enter a world of ghosts, witches, and magic as the OSFL brings some of classical music’s most thrilling tales to life. Violinist Kinga Augustyn joins the orchestra for a spellbinding evening featuring The Devil’s Trill, Tzigane, music from Harry Potter, and more.
Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 12 at Clemens Center
Celebrate the season with the OSFL and Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes in a concert filled with wonder, warmth, and holiday tradition. Enjoy selections from The Nutcracker, beloved Christmas music, a festive sing-along, Sleigh Ride, and the world premiere of a new work by Avner Finberg.
OSFL & Youth Orchestra Side-by-Side Concert
Sunday, March 7 at Clemens Center
Get ready for a joyful celebration of rising stars as the OSFL shares the stage with the talented musicians of the Youth Orchestra. The 2026 Hertzog Competition winner, Timothy Suen, steps into the spotlight for a concert filled with youthful energy, remarkable talent, and plenty of musical excitement.
Beethoven Tribute Concert
Sunday, May 2 at Corning Museum of Glass
Experience the unmistakable drama and triumph of Beethoven in a season finale devoted entirely to one of history’s greatest composers. Pianist Eva Virsik and the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes join the OSFL for the Choral Fantasy, followed by the iconic four-note opening and exhilarating journey of Symphony No. 5.
Trio Expressivo!
Friday, October 9 at North Presbyterian Church, Elmira
Travel through a century of musical change with Trio Espressivo!, featuring pianist Grace Cox, violinist Oliver Kriska, and cellist Eric Johnson. Music by Mendelssohn, Chaminade, and Martinů will reveal the surprising connections that endure even as classical music evolves in exciting new directions.
The Pietra Group
Friday, January 15 at The Park Church, Elmira
The Pietra Group turns up the energy with an evening of original jazz fusion created by brothers Joe and Mario Pietra. With piano, bass, guitars, drums, vibes, and percussion, this expanded ensemble promises rich grooves, bold improvisation, and plenty of musical surprises.
Chrystallum
Friday, February 5 in Corning, NY
Inspired by our region’s glassmaking legacy, Chrystallum brings together flute, oboe, bassoon, and piano for an imaginative program spanning centuries and styles. The concert will feature Ad Astra Per Aspera, a work inspired by Elmira native and trailblazing astronaut Eileen Collins, alongside music by William Grant Still and more.
New Beginnings Quartet
Friday, April 2 at 360Aurora, Elmira Heights
A new musical chapter begins as four longtime orchestral colleagues come together for their debut as the New Beginnings Quartet. Featuring flute, violin, viola, and cello, the program will pair music by Mozart and Haydn with a world premiere by Shade Zajac.
Laurentide Brass
Friday, June 4 in Corning, NY
Get ready for a bold, brilliant evening as Laurentide Brass fills the stage with the unmistakable energy of five brass instruments. From Shaker melodies and Amazing Grace to Piazzolla’s haunting Oblivion, this wide-ranging program will show just how thrilling — and versatile — brass music can be.
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