There's no such thing as American music. Some would say that in this country, it's all derived from other places. That wasn't a problem for 19th century songwriter Stephen Foster, who cooked up European classical and minstrel elements to create such gorgeous tunes as "Beautiful Dreamer." The Manhattan Chamber Orchestra dips into Foster's work this weekend when Richard Auldon Clark conducts works for voice and chamber musicians in arrangements specially commissioned by The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival. 

Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival

Hunt Country Vineyards, 4021 Italy Hill Rd, Branchport

Sunday, July 6

7:30 p.m. | $5-$15 | 800-946-3289