Dates
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Aubry Ballarò, soprano
Nicholas Nestorak, tenor
Hugh Russell, baritone
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director
Karla Buela and Austin Powers, BalletMet dancers
Remi Wörtmeyer, BalletMet artistic director
Dvořák: The American Flag
Orff: Trionfo di Afrodite (Triumph of Aphrodite)
Our season concludes with this vibrant finale featuring the Columbus Symphony musicians and Chorus, and dancers from BalletMet. Dvořák’s The American Flag is a spirited blend of nationalism and folk elements that celebrates the composer’s expressions of American patriotism and freedom. Orff’s Trionfo di Afroditi is the final installment of a musical trilogy that opens with the well-known Carmina Burana. This spectacular work showcases the full power of the chorus and orchestra, explores love and beauty, and embraces the listener in its powerful climaxes.
This performance will end at approximately 9PM and includes a 15-minute intermission.
Enhance Your Experience:
- Enjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday, that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.
- Go behind the music: Read a blog post about the artistic and historical context of Orff’s Triumph of Aphrodite.
The Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
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