Virtual Concerts
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, our musicians were not allowed to perform on stage. So they created their own stages at home to continue bringing live music to the community!
Enjoy these Facebook Live Mini-Concerts and Archived Treasures recordings anytime for free.
Enjoy these Facebook Live Mini-Concerts and Archived Treasures recordings anytime for free.
As you enjoy the music at your convenience, please consider making a donation to support the orchestra and the musicians until we can hold full ensemble concerts again.
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Follow the OSFL Facebook page for details and for future concerts like these.
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Enjoy Our Gift of Music to You
Keeping the tradition alive, the OSFL Holiday Concert went online for all to enjoy this year. An all new OSFL Holiday Concert premiered on December 19 as our gift to you for the holidays. It is still available on demand. Enjoy for FREE and share the joy! Repertoire Christmas Concerto - Arcangelo Corelli "Winter" from Four Seasons - Antonio Vivaldi Serenata Notturna - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Chanukah Overture - arr. Culver Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, adapted by Samuel Applebaum Read the Program Notes by Joy S. Perry. |
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The virtual Holiday Concert was sponsored in part by Hilliard Corporation, the QuickARTS grant program administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, the Gaffer District’s Pandemic Recovery and Business Model Adjustment grant, the Radisson Hotel Corning, and many individual donors.
A Musical Message of Encouragement
to Our Hurting World
to Our Hurting World
Beethoven Talks
Myths Surrounding Beethoven’s Life
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/536211044001636/
Maestro Shimada addresses the myths about Beethoven’s birth, death, and mysterious life-long love—immortal beloved.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/205740267926113
On Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Maestro Shimada shared insights from the conductor’s perspective about one of the most beloved works in all classical music, the theme from which is sung in churches all over the world.
Myths Surrounding Beethoven’s Life
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/536211044001636/
Maestro Shimada addresses the myths about Beethoven’s birth, death, and mysterious life-long love—immortal beloved.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 PM
https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/205740267926113
On Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Maestro Shimada shared insights from the conductor’s perspective about one of the most beloved works in all classical music, the theme from which is sung in churches all over the world.
Online Mini-Concerts
by OSFL Musicians from Home
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Rosanna Moore,
Principal Harp Sunday, March 14 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/290846619217453 In preparation for an upcoming harp competition, Rosanna performs 20th and 21st century music plus some classics. Of special note is a newly composed work by a harpist and woman of color, Brandee Younger, and an online premiere by Kincaid Rabb. Sonata in B Minor, K. 27 by Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in F Minor, K. 466 by Domenico Scarlatti Shelter in Place by Brandee Younger Diamondback Darlene by Kincaid Rabb *online premiere* Rhapsodie by Marcel Grandjany |
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Susan Laib,
Principal Oboe Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/208045497358571 Demonstrating and performing on oboe, oboe d'amore, and English horn Repertoire includes excerpts from Fantasies in E Minor, D Minor, and A Minor by G.P. Telemann Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49 by Benjamin Britten Quia respexit from Magnificat, BWV 243 by J.S. Bach Bolero by Maurice Ravel Hochgelobter Gottessohn from Bleib bei uns, BWV 6 by J.S. Bach Amazing Grace from Southern Harmony by William Walker Largo from Symphony No. 9, "From The New World" by Antonín Dvořák |
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Jeff Stempien,
Principal Trumpet Sunday, November 1 at 7:30 PM Repertoire: Air by Telemann Aria (My Lovely Celia) from English Suite Rompe Sprezza from 7 Arie con Tromba Sola by Scarlatti Concerto - 1st Mvt. by Leopold Mozart Ten Duets - I. Andantino, V. Andnate Sostenuto and IV. Allegro by Leopold Mozart Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms arr. Hunsberger Carnival of Venice by Herbert L. Clarke Jeff is joined by family members Heather Cole (bassoon, piano), Aimee Perry (soprano) and Elly Stempien (piano) |
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Tyler Ogilvie,
Principal Horn Saturday, October 17 at 4:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/980236062460940 Repertoire: The Wailer by Ogilvie Dream of the Rhinoceros by Madsen Selections from Cello Suite No. 5 by J.S. Bach Blue Soliloquy by Winteregg Zero Point by Ogilvie |
The following four concerts were made possible in part by the QuickARTS grant program administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes and funded by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes.
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Emily Ickes,
Principal Timpanist Sunday, September 27 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/800745967407380 Performing on marimba Repertoire: Prelude from Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major by J.S. Bach Beads of Glass by Gordon Stout Cello Suite No. 1 by J.S. Bach Love for Gloria by Josh Oxford |
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Debrah Devine,
Assistant Concertmaster JSE Conductor 2020-21 Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/1399736813569826 Repertoire: Partita in E Major by J.S. Bach Fantasia No. 1 and 7 by G. P. Telemann |
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Avner Finberg,
Composer and Violinist Sunday, August 30 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/803070123864312 Repertoire: Prelude from Partita No. 3 in E Major by J.S. Bach Sonata No. 2 by Ysaÿe Recitative & Scherzo by Kreisler Ascension by Finberg Sphere by Finberg |
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Emily Dobmeier,
Principal Clarinet Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/3311129885607879 Repertoire: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, first movement by J.S. Bach Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie Sea Calls by Matthew Recio |
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Backstage with Toshi
Sunday, July 26 at 7:30 PM https://youtu.be/eUMgNoleQoA Toshi presented an introduction to the history of conducting, the conductor’s baton, and different styles of conducting. In celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday, Toshi discussed Beethoven’s birthday myth and gave a brief demonstration of various approaches to conducting the opening of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. |
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Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble Final Concert Video 2020
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Due to the continued closures, we were not able to hold the final concert for the Youth Orchestra and Junior String Ensemble that had been rescheduled for June 14. In its place, we have put together a final video to showcase the students' work over the season and honor the Youth Orchestra seniors.
View Video on Facebook. |
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Max Buckholtz, Principal Violist
Sunday, May 31 at 4 PM Repertoire: Egypt - Balad al-Mahboud – Mohammed Abdel Wahab Turkey – Hicaz Raks – Classical Ottoman Greece – Dilphon Oman/Syrtos from Bournova Selections from Romania Clearing Skies – Irish Aire by Max Buckholtz Set of Reels from Ireland |
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Augusto Diemecke, Concertmaster
Christine Lowe-Diemecke, Principal Cello Sunday, May 17 at 4 PM Repertoire: Duet in F Major, BWV 803 by J.S. Bach Cradle Song by R. Gliere Sonata in F Major, No. 3 by G.F. Handel Bahía Norteña by J. Cohen Tango Argentino Habanera |
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Jeanne Sperber, flute
Sunday, May 3 at 4 PM https://www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/922927898149185 Repertoire: Partita in A Minor by J.S. Bach Allemande Corrente Sarabande Bourree Anglaise Image by Eugene Bozza Vals Venezolano & Contradanza by Paquito D'Rivera |
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Rosanna Moore, harp
Friday, April 17 at 7 PM www.facebook.com/theOSFL/videos/661648541325227 Repertoire: Sonata in F Minor, K 466 by Scarlatti "Dido's Lament" from Dido and Aeneas by Purcell Time Spinner by Esther Swift The Moldau by Smetna |
Archived Treasures
Segments from Past Performances
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Archived Treasures #1
Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2020 Repertoire: Amazing Grace with Mark Cushing, bagpipes You Raise Me Up Vivaldi's Gloria with Ivy Walz, mezzo-soprano Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin & Orchestra in E Minor with Hertzog Winner Sophia Werner Stravinsky's Firebird Suite (1919) Finale |
Archived Treasures #2
Posted on Sunday, July 12, 2020 Repertoire: Star Spangled Banner Sibelius' Finlandia Bach's Concerto for Violin, Oboe, and Orchestra in C Minor, with Augusto Diemecke, violin; and Sue Laib, oboe Brahms' Symphony No.2 in D Major, movement IV, with visual artists Chris Walters and Amelia Fais Harnas Bugler's Holiday |
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Archived Treasures #3: Holiday Favorites
Posted December 12, 2020 Selections of holiday favorites with the OSFL and Chorus Originally performed on December 7, 2019 |
Archived Treasures #4: Handel's Messiah
Posted December 5, 2020 Selections performed in concert by the OSFL and Chorus on December 13, 2015 Sing along and follow the score at https://discoverfirst.com/wp-content/... |
