Masterworks 24-25

Thomas Wilkins, Conductor Yazid Gray, baritone Copland: Appalachian Spring Daugherty: Letters from Lincoln Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins leads the orchestra in this captivating program. Copland’s sparkling Appalachian Spring is considered one of his finest works. Michael Daugherty’s Letters from Lincoln, written in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth,... Read more »

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Orli Shaham, piano Mozart: Overture to Così fan tutte Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 Mozart: Symphony No. 38 (“Prague”) Join us for a celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, featuring three of his mature works. Così fan tutte, Mozart’s 1789 operatic romantic comedy, begins with the delightful overture featured here. Described as “a... Read more »

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Luis Biava, cello Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphoses of Themes by Weber​ Bloch: Schelomo​ Bizet: L’Arleseine, Suite No. 1​ Ravel: Boléro The symphonic favorites featured on this program are what keep us coming back for more! Enjoy Ravel’s famous Boléro, a mesmerizing showcase for many of the instruments of the orchestra. Hindemith’s brilliant Symphonic... Read more »

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Joanna Frankel, violin Hugo Souza, oboe Tower: Duets Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Hear the CSO’s own talented musicians as soloists: concertmaster Joanna Frankel and principal oboist Hugo Souza perform Bach’s captivating C minor concerto for oboe and violin. Joan Tower’s Duets spotlights shifting... Read more »

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Tchaikovsky: Prelude from The Queen of Spades Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”) A master of drama and romance, Tchaikovsky’s music transports... Read more »

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Abigail Rethwisch, soprano Jonathan Burton, tenor Andrew Garland, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Columbus Children’s Chorus Jeanne Wohlgamuth, director Britten: War Requiem Experience Benjamin... Read more »