Rossen Milanov, Music Director

Next Event:

Britten War Requiem

May 23, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

MAY 23-24

Britten War Requiem

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Abigail Rethwisch, soprano Jonathan Burton, tenor Andrew Garland, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Columbus Children’s Choir Jeanne Wohlgamuth, director Britten: War Requiem Experience Benjamin Britten’s powerful War Requiem, a testament to Britten’s lifelong pacifism. This massive work is scored for full symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, three soloists, choir, boys’... Read more »

June 14, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Boy Band Symphony

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Jeff Timmons, 98 Degrees Erik Michael Estrada, O-Town Chris Kirkpatrick, *NSYNC Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza with “A Boy Band Symphony!” This electrifying new show celebrates the timeless hits of the iconic boy bands featuring Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees, Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town, and Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC.... Read more »

June 20, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Name that Tune! – Nationwide Popcorn Pops

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Join the CSO for an evening of musical revelation and help teach Professor Tim Pani that he knows far more classical music than he thinks!  From famous orchestra tunes to pop songs to movie music, we’ll uncover how much classical music is already part of our lives. Let’s discover how much you know while teaching... Read more »

June 21, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Rick Ross

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Rick Ross The “Biggest Boss” Rick Ross lands in Columbus for a one-of-a kind night featuring his chart-topping hits bringing a new twist to fan favorites like “Hustlin’,” “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” and “Aston Martin Music,” with the lush, symphonic sounds of the Columbus Symphony.

June 28, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Yacht Rock Symphony with Ambrosia

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Ambrosia  John Ford Coley Peter Beckett Get ready for an extraordinary evening with the Yacht Rock Symphony and fireworks, featuring the original artists who shaped one of rock’s most iconic eras! Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, and Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player) will take the stage to perform their chart-topping Billboard hits... Read more »

June 29, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Summer Night Music in Powell

Powell United Methodist Church 825 Olentangy St #1, Powell, Ohio, United States

Conductor, Elias Miller Sam Wu - Eagle Huntress Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 Haydn - Symphony No. 83 in G Minor ("La Poule") Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for our Summer Night Music series as he leads the Columbus Symphony in an exciting program inspired by birds. Contemporary composer Sam... Read more »

July 5, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tower of Power

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Elias Miller, Conductor Tower of Power For 57 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music with hits like “You’re Still A Young Man,” “Down to The Nightclub,” “So Very Hard to Go,” and “What Is Hip?” They join the Columbus Symphony for a night that will have you on... Read more »

July 6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Summer Night Music in Pickerington

PEACE Church 235 Diley Rd, Pickerington, United States

Conductor, Elias Miller Sam Wu - Eagle Huntress Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 Haydn - Symphony No. 83 in G Minor ("La Poule") Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for our Summer Night Music series as he leads the Columbus Symphony in an exciting program inspired by birds. Contemporary composer Sam... Read more »

July 10, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Night Music in Upper Arlington

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2001 Northwest Blvd, Columbus, United States

Conductor, Elias Miller Sam Wu - Eagle Huntress Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 Haydn – Symphony No. 83 in G Minor (“La Poule”) Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for our Summer Night Music series as he leads the Columbus Symphony in an exciting program inspired by birds. Contemporary composer Sam... Read more »

July 12, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Elias Miller, Conductor Katelyn Drye, Vocalist Hollie Hammel, Vocalist Blair Lamb, Vocalist Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalist and musicians hand-picked by Dolly herself, audiences will... Read more »

July 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Summer Night Music in Dublin

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 5457 Brand Rd, Dublin, OH, United States

Conductor, Elias Miller Sam Wu - Eagle Huntress Tchaikovsky - Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48 Haydn - Symphony No. 83 in G Minor ("La Poule") Join Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for our Summer Night Music series as he leads the Columbus Symphony in an exciting program inspired by birds. Contemporary composer Sam... Read more »

July 18, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where the Wild Things Play – Nationwide Popcorn Pops

Columbus Commons 160 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Experience an unforgettable evening where the power of music meets the beauty of nature. This concert will delight from start to finish with music inspired by and dedicated to our furry and feathered friends and appearances by real animals from the Columbus Zoo, adding a touch of wild charm to the performance.  Come join us... Read more »