The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes invites music enthusiasts to embark on a captivating journey through three unique events that showcase the future of music. From the collaborative spirit of the 'Reaching for the Stars' concert to the innovative flair of 'Trio 315', and the intimate charm of 'Tres Cordes', each event encapsulates a unique blend of genres and artistic expression. Featuring seasoned musicians alongside young talent, these performances promise to deliver fresh perspectives on orchestral and chamber music.

Exploring New Musical Horizons: A Journey with the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Celebrate the magic of the season with a heartwarming concert that brings our community together in music and spirit. From the shimmering beauty of Wang Jie’s The Winter that United Us to the toe-tapping fun of Sleigh Ride—complete with festive hats—this concert has something for everyone.

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The Magic of Holiday ​Traditions Together

Clemens Center

Hear “Storied Winds,” a trio embracing the notion that music speaks, featuring Lesley McClelland (oboe and English horn), Claire McKenney (horn) and David Resig (bassoon and contra bassoon). Music and narration for this unique instrumentation by Beethoven, Telemann, Wilder, Bozza, and more.

Storied Winds

360Aurora

Join us for a spine-tingling night of music that stirs the imagination and sends shivers down your spine! From the eerie elegance of Danse Macabre to the haunting beauty of Phantom of the Opera, this one-of-a-kind concert brings together iconic scores from stage and screen with the dramatic power of classical masterworks.

Phantoms & Fantasies

Corning Museum of Glass

Experience the awe and majesty of Haydn’s The Creation, a musical journey from chaos to light, brought to life by full orchestra, the Chorus of the Southern Finger Lakes, and soloists. Inspired by the Book of Genesis and Milton’s Paradise Lost, this timeless masterpiece bursts with vivid imagery, heavenly harmonies, and dramatic storytelling.

The Creation by Haydn

The Park Church

Following the tradition of the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be given by the musicians, interspersed throughout the performance. The short format program is presented in an intimate, relaxed setting without intermission.

Janus

171 Cedar Arts Center

Felix Piano Quartet

To bring the Clara Schumann Festival to a close, we include music composed by a friend of the Schumanns, Johannes Brahms with one of his best known choral pieces, Schicksalslied “Song of Destiny,” alongside Clara Schumann’s choral works in a new orchestral arrangement by our very own choral conductor, William Cowdery. Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto is performed by Horseheads native and Juilliard graduate Benjamin Pawlak. Robert Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 “Spring”concludes the OSFL’s concert season.  These cheerful pieces will awaken spring within all of us and offer a delightful way to spend Mother’s Day Eve.

Season Finale and Closing Concert of the Clara Schumann Festival

Experience the future of music that is out of this world in this inspiring side-by-side concert, where the talented young musicians of the Youth Orchestra perform alongside the professionals of the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes.

Reaching for the Stars

TRIO 315 is a contemporary jazz trio featuring pianist Joe Pietra, bassist Mario Pietra, and drummer Byron Cage. They perform original compositions along with a diverse selection of music ranging from Miles Davis to Lady Gaga, providing a fresh perspective on jazz in the 21st century.

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Mar 15, 2026

Reaching for the Stars

Apr 17, 2026

Trio 315

Jun 12, 2026

Tres Cordes

Dec 13, 2025

The Magic of Holiday Traditions Together

Nov 6, 2025

Storied Winds

Articles & News

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

Mar 15, 2026

Reaching for the Stars

Apr 17, 2026

Trio 315

Jun 12, 2026

Tres Cordes

Dec 13, 2025

The Magic of Holiday ​Traditions Together

Nov 6, 2025

Storied Winds

Articles & News

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes

The Magic of Holiday Traditions Together