Rossen Milanov, Music Director

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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 5475 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 »

July 19, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Windborne: The Music of Journey

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

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Justin Sargent, Vocalist Everyone will recognize the enormous hits in this production of one of the top selling rock groups of all time! A full rock band... Read more »

JULY 25-26

The Ohio State University Marching Band

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

Unfortunately, the Saturday (7/26) concert has been cancelled due to severe weather.  Please be advised that there is still lightening in the area and you may want to continue to shelter in place.  Catering pick up will not be available until the park is safe.  Ticket holders will receive an email on Monday with further... Read more »

July 27, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Symphony of Champions for Education 2025

The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8175 Muirfield Drive, Dublin, OH, United States

Presented by the Columbus Symphony League, July 27, 2025 Wear your best "Buckeye Chic" attire and join us at the Country Club at Muirfield Village as we celebrate Ohio State... Read more »

SEPTEMBER 19-20

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Davidson Theatre 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tamika Lawrence, vocalist Shaleah Adkisson, vocalist Scott Coulter, vocalist John Boswell, piano   All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll." Tina Turner’s singular voice provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. With a career including 12 Grammy wins and more than 100... Read more »

SEPTEMBER 26-28

Beethoven 5

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Anna Fedorova, piano Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Our 2025-26 Masterworks Season opens with the powerful music of Beethoven and two of his greatest compositions! Acclaimed pianist Anna Fedorova joins the orchestra for the majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”), a dynamic interplay between the brilliance of... Read more »

October 3-5

Scheherazade

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

  Rossen Milanov, conductor Joanna Frankel, violin Columbus Symphony Women’s Chorus  Debussy: Nocturnes Saariaho: Vers toi qui es si loin Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade Be swept away into an enchanting evening full of rich orchestral textures and evocative musical storytelling. The evening unfolds with the lush, dreamlike landscapes of Debussy’s Nocturnes. Each movement paints an impressionistic picture:... Read more »

NOVEMBER 7

JAWS in Concert

Stuart Chafetz, conductor  Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the concert hall… The original summer movie blockbuster, with an Academy Award®-winning score by composer John... Read more »

November 14-16

Messiah

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Rossen Milanov, conductor Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Handel: Messiah (Mozart Orchestration) Mozart’s orchestration of Handel’s Messiah offers a new way of presenting this masterpiece. The reimagining of the oratorio allows for an expansion of sounds through additional instruments. In collaboration with the CSO Chorus, the brass section amplifies the triumphant energy of... Read more »

DECEMBER 5-7

Holiday Pops

Ohio Theatre 39 E State Street, Columbus, United States

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Capathia Jenkins, Vocalist Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Columbus Children's Choir Jeanne Wohlgamuth, CCC artistic director The Columbus Symphony brings magic to the Ohio Theatre in December, transforming it with a show of lights, festive music, heavenly voices, and seasonal cheer!  The Columbus Symphony Chorus, Columbus Children’s Choir and special... Read more »