​​Classics #1
Glen Cortese, Conductor​
“Meditations”
​Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra
in collaboration with The Fredonia School of Music @SUNY Fredonia 
Sunday October 4, 2026  3:00pm
…with The Fredonia Chamber Choir 
preparation by Dr. Vernon Huff,
Director of Choral Activities @SUNY Fredonia
…featuring GRETCHEN FISHER, Violin

FAURE: Peléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 80
VAUGHN WILLIAMS: The Lark Ascending
LAURIDSEN:  Lux Aeterna 
King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center

​State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063
$20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID​
​Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected]  



JAMESTOWN STRING DAY-SIDE BY SIDE 11/4/2025 6:30 p.m.- Jamestown Middle School
Glen Cortese, conductor
RESPIGHI, Ancient Airs & Dances, Suite #3
Collabortive selections with students from Middle School and High School



​Classics #2
​Glen Cortese, Conductor​
“An Operatic Valentine”
Saturday, February 13, 2027   3:00 p.m
In collaboration with the Hillman Opera
@ SUNY Fredonia
King Concert Hall@ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063
$20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID​
 Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected] ​
Sponsored by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra and
the ​Hillman Opera Foundation, with the SUNY Fredonia School of Music  
​
Soloists from The Hillman Opera Theater
Glen Cortese, conductor and narrator
Concert of Operatic Love Scenes from the traditional and modern repertoire! 

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​​Classics #3 “Poetry In Motion”
​Sunday April 4, 2027  3:00 pm
Glen Cortese, Conductor​
Sponsored by : The Western New York Chamber Orchestra  
King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center

 CORIGLIANO: Mr Tambourine Man 
……….featuring Mia Mandineau, Soprano
 SCHOENBERG: Pierrot Luniere

State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063
$20.00 ADULTS, FREE for STUDENTS in advance, $5.00 at the door with valid ID​
Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected] ​


Classics #4

Glen Cortese, Conductor 
“Commencement Eve Pops”
Friday, May 14, 2027   7:30 p.m
King Concert Hall @ Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
State University of New York @ Fredonia, Fredonia, NY 14063

“MUSICAL” TBA

SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office (716) 673-3501 & [email protected]
$39.00, $34.00, $29.00, $24.00.