Rossen Milanov, Music Director
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Are you passionate about music education and community engagement? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in arts administration, program coordination, and nonprofit operations?
Are you motivated by helping programs reach students, teachers, young musicians, and families in ways that are inclusive, innovative, and impactful?
These positions provide a unique opportunity to support the CSO’s Education programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Education, Marketing, Artistic, and Production!
Apply today with the link in our bio!
Our very own Concertmaster, Joanna Frankel was honored tonight by the Columbus Fury as their Match Ball Deliverer for their Arts and Culture Night! We also had the distinct honor of playing the National Anthem!
Congrats Joanna and musicians!
Thank you to Joanna Frankel, Alicia Hui, Alice Risov and Wendy Morton for playing!
Cole Porter’s sophisticated, sexy, and timeless songs continue to hold a unique place in society; it’s no wonder countless artists have interpreted his work across the decades. Join Tony DeSare and his guests, Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals), as they give their fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Anything Goes,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Too Darn Hot,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.
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Everyone, please welcome Jonathan Parrish to the Columbus Symphony!
Jonathan comes to us with a wealth of experience, most recently serving as VP of Artistic and Orchestra Operations for the Buffalo Philharmonic and with previous roles as Executive Director of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra and Hawaii Symphony and as General Manager of Chamber Music Hawaii. Welcome Jonathan, we are so glad to have you!
This week, we’re spotlighting Joanna Frankel, our Concertmaster, as we honor Women’s History Month! 🎻✨
With exceptional artistry, poise, and leadership, Joanna guides our orchestra with clarity and passion, setting the musical vision from the very first note. As Concertmaster, she serves as a bridge between the musicians and the conductor, shaping our sound with precision, warmth, and expressive depth.
Join us in celebrating the incredible women who make our music possible. To learn more about our musicians and who we are, visit the link in our bio 💙
🚨March 14🚨 Join us one night only for Rachmaninoff 3 at the Ohio Theatre! Sergei Rachmaninoff (Sur·gae Raak·maa·nuh·naaf) was a prolific composer and pianist but also a great conductor! 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.
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We`ve been nominated again for the Best of the `Bus Awards for: Best Summer Concert Season, Best Act in Town, and Best Mascot!
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Powdered wigs are trending! Join us tonight March 7th, for Amadeus live with your Columbus Symphony and conductor @stuartchafetz! Tickets with the link in our bio!
☕ Join us on Friday, March 13 at 10am for our next Coffee Dress! Watch a professional orchestra rehearsal take place and eat some free donuts while you`re at it! 🍩
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Congratulations to our Young Musician`s Competition participants who performed this past Sunday at Capital University! We are so proud of all the hard work they put in and look forward to continue to see them shine in their musical journeys! Huge thanks to the Columbus Symphony Friends and Friends President, Leslie Swanson for awarding these musicians on their accomplishments.
1st place: Jonah Davis (violin): Barber Violin Concerto Op. 14 Mvt. 1
2nd place: Everett Martin (cello): Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme
3rd place: Ryan Wang (piano): Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22 Mvt. 1
4th place: Lake Weeks (viola): Hoffmeister Viola Concerto in D Major Mvt. 1
Join CMA Art Bridges Fellow Grace Tran and members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of music and art. Tran will explore a selection of contemporary LGBTQ+ artists whose works resist erasure and celebrate resilience through their approaches to visibility and memory. After her talk, enjoy a live performance by Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians.
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Can three professional musicians clap at the same time with their eyes closed? The answer won`t shock you.
The Columbus Symphony Chorus has a big task ahead of them for this weekend of Amadeus Live. Use the link in our bio to read more about how Chorus Director, Stephen Caracciolo prepares the ensemble.
We’re excited to celebrate National Marching Music Day on March 4th by sharing some fun throwback photos of our staff and musicians from their marching band days! Huge thanks to the amazing music educators who’ve inspired us all. Your passion keeps the music playing!
We’d love to see you at the Ohio Theatre on March 27 & 28 for Shostakovich 8! Enjoy a special performance by the Grammy-winning percussion ensemble as they bring Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al to life. Find tickets here with the link in our bio!
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.
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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.
