The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) has announced the first show of the 2023-24 Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, titled “Music Meets Art” on November 10. The show features the Chrystallum Quartet, alongside visual artist Suyen Lau, performing live alongside each other onstage.
Suyen Lau, a fine arts and design student at SUNY Corning Community College and alum of the OSFL’s Youth Orchestra, will create a new charcoal artwork onstage during the performance. The Chrystallum Quartet will play alongside her, featuring pieces by Telemann, as well as composers Alyssa Morris, and Nicole Chamberlain.
The visual representation of the aural perception of music has always intrigued me. Some people are wired with strong associations between music and visual art. Suyen is gifted this way.
Karen Dusek, Managing Director of the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes
The Chrystallum Quartet will play a selection of pieces inspired by the visual arts. “Brush Strokes” by Alyssa Morris is a musical representation of visual arts, with each movement representing artists such as Monet, Seurat, and Van Gogh. In addition, Nicole Chamberlain’s piece will be set to the silent film LeCharmeur.
As common practice in the Musicians’ Choice Chamber Music Series, oral program notes will be presented by the artists throughout the program, as part of a relaxed, intimate setting for the performance. In addition, Lau’s artwork will be featured on display for audience members to view before and after the show.
“Music Meets Art” will be presented on November 10 at 7:30PM at North Presbyterian Church at 921 College Avenue in Elmira, NY. Doors open at 6:45 for audiences to see Suyen Lau’s artwork on display.
Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for students with ID, and free for veterans and children under 18. Seating is general admission. Purchase tickets in advance at OSFL.org, call 607-936-2873, or in person at the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes office, 49 Bridge Street, Corning. Ticket sales at the door will be available until sold out.
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