October 2 & 3 | 7:30PM
Ohio Theatre
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Aubree Oliverson, violin
Still: Serenade
Dvořák: Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 53
Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73
Young American violinist Aubree Oliverson brings her flair, passion, and artistry back to the Columbus Symphony to perform Dvořák’s virtuosic Violin Concerto — a work the composer initially feared was “too difficult,” but which has become a cornerstone of the repertoire, showcasing breathtaking technical fireworks alongside moments of tender lyricism. The evening continues with Brahms’s radiant Second Symphony, composed during an idyllic summer retreat and brimming with natural beauty. Often compared to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony, it weaves together warmth, nostalgia, and pure joy before erupting in a jubilant finale. The concert opens with William Grant Still’s charming and heartfelt Serenade, a gem by the pioneering African American composer.
Enjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk.
Join us before the first note for a special pre-concert experience blending music listening strategies with guided engagement and meditation, led by licensed professional music therapists from Ohio Music Therapy Services, LLC. All sessions are at 6:30PM and last around 30 minutes in Room 4 at the Ohio Theatre. Space is limited, first come, first served. To RSVP, contact Rodney Thomas at rthomas@columbussymphony.com.
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