Orchestra Concerts
We are privileged to have our own professional symphony orchestra bringing great music to Corning, Elmira, and the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Add to that a Music Director & Conductor of international repute and a long history of symphonic excellence, and you have a true community treasure!
We welcome everyone to come and check out this local gem. Experience the symphonic effect. "Wow" just doesn't say enough!
TOGETHER WE ARE SOUND
2026-27 Orchestra Series Season
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Be sure to check out the Chamber Music Series season too.
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.
Past Performances
Phantoms & Fantasies
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM
Corning Museum of Glass
From the eerie elegance of Danse Macabre to the haunting beauty of Phantom of the Opera, enjoy iconic scores from stage and screen (Psycho, Harry Potter, E.T.). This concert promises drama, magic, and a hint of spookiness. Come in costume, if you dare!
The Magic of Holiday Traditions Together
Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 PM
Clemens Center, Elmira
A favorite community tradition! Bring on the cheer as the Orchestra and Chorus are joined by jazz pianist Christian Li and the Corning Painted Post Choristers. Featuring holiday classics Angels We Have Heard on High, Joy to the World, Sleigh Ride, and more. Avner Finberg’s Dances in Freygish adds a spirited burst of cultural celebration.
Reaching for the Stars
Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 PM
Clemens Center, Elmira
Experience the future of music in this side-by-side concert, where the talented musicians of the Youth Orchestra perform alongside the OSFL professionals. Blending tradition and imagination, featuring Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Our 2025 Hertzog Competition Winner, Ashley Park, takes the spotlight with a dazzling violin solo.
The Creation by Haydn
Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
The Park Church, Elmira
Experience the awe and majesty of Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation (in English), a musical journey from chaos to light, brought to life by full orchestra, chorus, and soloists. Inspired by the Book of Genesis and Milton’s Paradise Lost, The Creation is a feast for the senses—and a triumphant celebration of life, nature, and the divine.
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