Rossen Milanov, Music Director

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Mahler 1

April 22, 2025, 7:30 pm - February 20, 2026, 9:30 pm

Mahler 1

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Lauren Cauley, violin Mariel Roberts, cello Jeffrey Mumford, composer   Mumford: floating layers interwoven with expanding brightness Mahler: Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”) This captivating concert features Jeffrey Mumford's Double Concerto, a stunning fusion of rich textures, innovative harmonies, and intricate dialogue between the orchestra and soloists Lauren Cauley, violin, and Mariel Roberts,... Read more »

January 16, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday Coffee Dress

Friday Coffee Dress Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, January 16 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM.... Read more »

JANUARY 16 & 17

Latin Rhythms and Hollywood Drama

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Josep Vicent, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin Griset Damas-Roche, flamenco dancer Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 (“Classical”) Korngold: Violin Concerto Falla: El amor brujo: Ballet Suite Márquez: Danzón No. 2   Guest conductor Josep Vicent leads the orchestra in a captivating concert featuring Prokofiev’s vibrant Symphony No. 1 (“Classical”)—an echo of the elegant 18th-century musical style. Korngold's... Read more »

JANUARY 23-24

Mozart’s Requiem

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Lydia Grindatto, soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo soprano Angel Raii Gomez, tenor Cumhur Görgün, bass Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Mozart: Requiem Experience the profound beauty of Mozart’s unfinished masterpiece, now reimagined with a contemporary twist by acclaimed American composer Gregory Spears. Spears’ music seamlessly blends echoes of Bach and Mozart... Read more »

FEBRUARY 6-7

Price & Tchaikovsky

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Melissa White, violin Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Price: Violin Concerto No. 2 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (“Winter Dreams” Experience the vibrant energy of Aaron Copland’s Rodeo. Four folk-inspired dances from the ballet come alive, bursting with frontier spirit and lively rhythms. Described as elegant and thoughtful (Cincinnati Business Courier), violinist... Read more »

MARCH 6-7

Amadeus Live

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director   Amadeus, Film licensed by The Saul Zaentz Company Celebrate the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth and experience the Academy Award-winning film like never before!  A breathtaking fusion of cinema and symphony, this is a must-see event for music and film lovers, with the soundtrack... Read more »

March 13, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Friday Coffee Dress

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Friday Coffee Dress Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, March 13 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $18; coffee and donuts are included! *Fees may apply on dependent upon method of purchase Rossen Milanov, conductor Mark Grisez, trumpet Janáček: Taras... Read more »