Rossen Milanov, Music Director
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"Music has played such a big role in our relationship, and your performances have inspired us deeply. Thank you for bringing beauty and artistry into our lives! Warmly, Abigail and Matthew."
This past September, we received an invitation to Abi and Matthew`s wedding in Dublin, Ohio. We decided to bring them in for an interview to explore why date nights at the Columbus Symphony lead to lifelong partnerships like theirs.
We aren`t saying we`re the secret sauce... but we might be the secret sauce.
Discover all of our date night opportunities with the link in our bio!
Immerse yourself in this exhilarating concert filled with heroic sounds, dazzling virtuosity, and musical drama! Janáček’s dynamic Taras Bulba offers a vivid orchestral portrayal of heroism and sacrifice inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s tales of war and death. Symphony pianist Caroline Hong brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to life with sweeping lyricism and jazzy flair. Rachmaninoff’s lush and dramatic Symphony No. 3 weaves a poignant musical tapestry that will captivate your heart and stir your soul.
Enjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.
🎟️ Purchase tickets with the link in our bio!
German beer or German composer? The line is thinner than you think.
We put OSU students to the test ahead of our Mahler 1 Beer Tasting on February 20 & 21 because nothing pairs with a symphony quite like a perfectly poured pint.
Join us for bold brews and even bolder music. 🍺🎶
Send this to your crush 🥰🤭 The perfect date night at the Symphony awaits! Head to the link in our bio for events and more.
We want YOU 🫵🏻 to dress up on March 6 & 7 for Amadeus Live! For tickets and more information, head to the link in our bio!
The Columbus Symphony is proud to continue its collaboration with Vet Tix, an organization that gives back to those who have given.
"Thank you to Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Vet Tix for this awesome opportunity and show! It was an amazing show by the musicians, choir, and singers. My family had a wonderful time and can`t wait for the next opportunity to attend a show." -Sean, U.S. Marine Corps
To get your own Vet Tix, go to the link in our bio!
Please welcome to the Columbus Symphony this season, Connor Monday as acting 4th horn!
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Connor Monday joined the Columbus Symphony as acting fourth Horn in February of 2026. He previously spent four seasons as fourth horn with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and has performed as a substitute musician with several orchestras, including the Cleveland Orchestra and the Houston Symphony Orchestra.
Growing up in Jacksonville, Connor started studying the horn with the Jacksonville Symphony`s Kevin Reid. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with Richard Solis, and a Master of Music from Rice University`s Shepherd School of Music. As a student, he spent summers at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara and the Aspen Music Festival.
Connor lives in Upper Arlington with his wife and two children.
To read more about our musicians, click the link in our bio!
LIMITED SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Assistant Conductor Elias Miller and the musicians of the Columbus Symphony invite community members to join their classical music counterparts in a professional rehearsal setting. To apply, use the link in our bio!
Approximately 40 community member musicians will have the unique opportunity to work alongside members of the orchestra and rehearse and perform on stage at the Ohio Theatre!
This past weekend, Principal Trombonist and Shires artist Vlad Petrachev performed at Ohio State University`s Trombone Day! Vlad performed the Wagenseil Concerto for Alto Trombone, the Sulek Sonata, Solveig`s Song by Grieg, and Tchaikovsky`s "The Queen of Spades."
Vlad also worked with students and community members during a masterclass and fundamentals class, ensuring proper technique, style, and more!
Thanks to everyone who came and supported him, including several members of the Orchestra! Great work Vlad!
Photos by @nathickman.photo
This week we’re spotlighting Luis Biava, our Principal Cellist! 🎻✨
With expressive artistry, leadership, and a deep musical lineage, Luis anchors our orchestra’s sound, bringing warmth, precision, and emotion to every performance.
To learn more about our musicians and who we are, visit the link in our bio. 🎶
Can we share something with you? We want to see your photos! 🤭📸
Post your photos with #columbussymphony and tag us @columbussymphony for a chance to be featured on our social media pages, and our website!
One more amazing night of Melissa White @afroviolinist performing Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No.2 and whiskey tasting from @middlewestspirits
Also, don’t miss our Subscriber Appreciation event before the concert and during intermission on the second floor of the patron lounge.
Tickets with the link in bio!
Photos by @nathickman.photo
Should you come to a Columbus Symphony Concert?
Let Zoran decide for you. Just pause the video and all will be revealed...
Want to see what we`re playing next? Head to the link in our bio!
Celebrate the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth and experience the Academy Award-winning film like never before! A breathtaking fusion of cinema and symphony, this is a must-see event for music and film lovers, with the soundtrack brought to life by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Columbus Symphony and Chorus.
Rated PG
Amadeus will include a 20-minute intermission at approximately 9:20PM, and will end at approximately 10:30PM.
Tickets with the link in our bio!
Join Columbus Symphony Pride on March 27th using the link in our bio to experience Pride Night! Enjoy a post-concert experience with an exclusive talkback with Grammy winning Sandbox Percussion accompanied by some light refreshments.
News
The Columbus Symphony is excited to announce the appointment of Maureen O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2025. With a distinguished career in arts leadership and a deep commitment to community engagement, O’Brien will lead the organization into its next chapter of artistic excellence and innovation and bring to fruition the vision of a future home for the orchestra.
News
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 opens Cardinal Health Masterworks season on Sept. 26.
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The The Columbus Symphony and Music Director Rossen Milanov today announced the 2025-26 Masterworks season, with 12 programs full of unforgettable moments on the Ohio Theatre stage. Subscriptions and Single tickets are on sale now.
