Rossen Milanov, Music Director
Next Event:
January 10, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Current Academy students showcase their talent and techniques they have been learning in their private lessons. For questions, contact the Academy Program Manager at amarini@columbussymphony.com
JANUARY 9-10
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Dee Donasco, vocals Micah Wilshire, guitar & vocals Brian Kushmaul, drums Prepare for a high-voltage evening as the Columbus Symphony delivers an exhilarating lineup of rock anthems and power ballads under the baton of Stuart Chafetz. This concert joins together the heart-pounding hits of rock legends such as The Cars, Aerosmith, and... Read more »
January 16
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. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! *Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase Josep Vicent, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin Griset Damas-Roche, flamenco dancer Falla:... Read more »
JANUARY 16 & 17
Josep Vicent, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin Anabella Petronsi, vocalist Griset Damas-Roche, flamenco dancer Falla: Three Cornered Hat Suite: Introduction and Jota (Final Dance) Korngold: Violin Concerto Falla: El amor brujo: Ballet Suite Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Guest conductor Josep Vicent leads the orchestra in a captivating concert starting with Falla's Three Cornered Hat Suite and featuring Korngold's emotionally... Read more »
January 24, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the new Shackelford Family Assistant Curator of American Art, Molly K. Eckel, on a virtual tour of wintry landscapes in the American collection inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1. After her talk, enjoy a live performance by your very own Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians.
JANUARY 23-24
Rossen Milanov, conductor Lydia Grindatto, soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo soprano Victor Starsky, 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 with... Read more »
February 6, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday Coffee Dress Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday, February 6 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! *Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase Rossen Milanov, conductor Melissa White,violin Copland: Four Dance Episodes... Read more »
FEBRUARY 6-7
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 »
February 18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Columbus Symphony’s College Club is hosting a special panel event with live music at Antiques on High, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work professionally in the music world. Attendees will hear directly from both performing musicians and members of the administrative team, gaining insight into career paths, day-to-day responsibilities,... Read more »
FEBRUARY 20 & 21
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, cello. The program culminates with Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”), a work that takes listeners on a journey through expansive soundscapes of emotion, from robust triumph to serene reflection.
February 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Ever wanted to try a violin or cello? Now is your chance! Join us at one of our Instrument Petting Zoos for children and accompanying adults.
MARCH 6-7
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 brought... Read more »