71 seasons of entertaining, educating, and inspiring!
The CSO unlocks the world of orchestral music in the heart of New Yorkβs Catskill and Leatherstocking country.
Join us and find your inspiration with the CSO!
An Upstate New York original.
The CSO is central to what makes New York Stateβs Catskill and Leatherstocking regions so special. Founded in 1953 by a committee of community members interested in hosting orchestral music in their hometowns, the CSO officially incorporated in 1974. Since then, the CSO has dazzled countless audiences and provided the region with continuous, live symphonic music throughout the years.
With strong regional support, an exceptional composition of professional union musicians and devoted leadership, the CSO is steadily growing and stands as Upstate New Yorkβs premier hometown symphony orchestra.
Welcome to the 71st season at the CSO!
Join us on an βOdyssey of Imaginationβ with a season of classics, pops, and storytelling.
Meet our Artistic Director: Glen Cortese
Maestro Cortese joined the CSO in our 70th season. He has had hundreds of guest engagements as the conductor of dozens of orchestras, opera companies, and summer festivals around the world.
Dedicated to education and access: students are always free!
Thanks to our generous donors supporting the Wendy Brown Student Ticket Fund, the CSO provides FREE tickets to all school-aged students and college students with ID. Accompanying parent and guardian tickets are only $10. Reserve tickets online or receive them in person.
