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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress - Price & Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee Dress\nObserve 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! \n*Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase\nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nMelissa White\,violin \nCopland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo\nPrice: Violin Concerto No. 2\nTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (“Winter Dreams”)\nProgram notes:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-price-tchaikovsky/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress,Community Concerts,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
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SUMMARY:Price & Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nMelissa White\, violin\nCopland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo\nPrice: Violin Concerto No. 2\nTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (“Winter Dreams”)\nExperience 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 Melissa White will capture the sounds of American classical music with the soul-stirring lyricism of Florence Price’s Second Violin Concerto. Finally\, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.1 (“Winter Dreams”) will take us on a charming musical ride full of dreamy landscapes and emotional depth. \nThis performance will end at approximately 9:10PM and includes a 15-minute intermission.\nEnhance your experience: \n\nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.\nWhiskey Tasting: Prior to the concert and during intermission\, all patrons are invited to a free tasting with Middle West Spirits in the Galbreath Pavilion concessions area\, while supplies last. The first 100 guests to arrive at the tasting table each evening will receive a complimentary commemorative tasting glass.\nSubscriber Appreciation Weekend: All current Cardinal Health Masterworks subscribers are invited to the second floor Patron Lounge before the concert and during intermission for light snacks and private bar for purchase of beer\, wine\, soda and our featured bourbon cocktail\, the Raspberry Mule.\nGo behind the music: click here to read an essay by CSO flautist Lydia Roth about Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony.\n\nParking Notice: For patrons attending the performance on Saturday\, February 7\, please note that the Ohio Statehouse underground parking garage will be closed. The Columbus Commons underground parking garage will be open as usual\, and additional parking options can be found here.\nProgram Notes:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/price-tchaikovsky/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260130T175811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T084126Z
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SUMMARY:College Club: Symphony Unplugged
DESCRIPTION: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\, and life in the arts industry. \nThis event is free and open to all college students\, and those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by emailing rthomas@columbussymphony.com
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/college-club-symphony-unplugged/
LOCATION:Antiques on High\, 714 S High Street\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43206
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250610T133728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182509Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler 1
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nLauren Cauley\, violin\nMariel Roberts Musa\, cello\nJeffrey Mumford\, composer\nMumford: floating layers interwoven in expanding brightness\nMahler: Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”)\nThis captivating concert features the world premiere of Jeffrey Mumford’s new double concerto for violin and cello\, a stunning fusion of rich textures\, innovative harmonies\, and intricate dialogue between the orchestra and soloists Lauren Cauley\, violin\, and Mariel Roberts Musa\, 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. \nEnhance your experience: \n\nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.\nGo behind the music: Click here to read a National Endowment for the Arts interview with Jeffrey Mumford about his life and career as a composer.\nPrior to the concert and during intermission\, all patrons are invited to a free beer tasting with Gemüt Biergarten in the Galbreath Pavilion concessions area\, while supplies last. The first 100 guests to arrive at the tasting table each evening will receive a complimentary commemorative tasting glass. In addition\, members of the Columbus Männerchor will entertain us with a selection of German songs.\n\nThis performance will end at approximately 9:10PM and includes a 15-minute intermission.\nThis concert is dedicated to the memory of Rhoma Berlin by the Berlin Family.\nThis world premiere of Jeffrey Mumford’s floating layers interwoven in expanding brightness is made possible by Jack and Zoe Johnstone and the Committee for the Johnstone Fund for New Music of The Columbus Foundation\, and The Donald Harris Fund for New Compositions.\n\nProgram Notes: 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mahler-1-3/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260121T191511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T085049Z
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SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/instrument-petting-zoo/
LOCATION:Westland Area Library\, 4740 W Broad St\,\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts,Community Engagement,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T185703Z
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SUMMARY:Amadeus Live
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director \nAmadeus\, Film licensed by The Saul Zaentz Company \nCelebrate 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 to life by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Columbus Symphony and Chorus. \nRated PG \nEnhance Your Experience: \n\nCostumes are encouraged! Get creative and dress up like your favorite character from the film\, then share your outfits on social media and tag us @ColumbusSymphony. We want to see lots of Mozarts\, Salieris\, Constanzes\, Commendatores\, Emperors\, and more!\nGo behind the music: Learn what it takes for the Columbus Symphony Chorus to prepare for this one-of-a-kind concert in this Q&A with Chorus Director Dr. Stephen Caracciolo.\n\nAmadeus will include a 20-minute intermission at approximately 9:20PM\, and will end at approximately 10:30PM. Please note there is no pre-concert lecture at 6:30PM for this concert.\nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.\nProgram Notes: 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/amadeus-live/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T185033Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress - Rachmaninoff 3
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee Dress \nObserve 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 $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! \n*Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase\nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nCaroline Hong\, piano \nJanáček: Taras Bulba\nGershwin: Rhapsody in Blue\nRachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-6/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress,Community Concerts,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T090018Z
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SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff 3
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nCaroline Hong\, piano\nJanáček: Taras Bulba\nGershwin: Rhapsody in Blue\nRachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 \nImmerse yourself in this exhilarating concert filled with heroic sounds\, dazzling virtuosity\, and musical drama! Janáček’s dynamic Taras Bulba offers a vivid orchestral portrayal of heroism and sacrifice inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s tales of war and death. Symphony pianist Caroline Hong brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue to life with sweeping lyricism and jazzy flair. Rachmaninoff’s lush and dramatic Symphony No. 3 weaves a poignant musical tapestry that will captivate your heart and stir your soul.\n\nThis performance will include a 15-minute intermission and will end at approximately 9:10PM.\n\nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks. \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/rachmaninoff-3/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260305T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T135328Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart to Matisse - Im/material Presence: Portraits of Resilience in Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Join CMA Art Bridges Fellow Grace Tran and members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of music and art. Tran will explore a selection of contemporary LGBTQ+ artists whose works resist erasure and celebrate resilience through their approaches to visibility and memory. After her talk\, enjoy a live performance of Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1 by Tatiana Hanna (violin)\, Robert Firdman (violin)\, Ye Jin Goo (viola)\, and Wendy Morton (cello).
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mozart-to-matisse-immaterial-presence/
LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 E Broad St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191248Z
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich 8
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nSandbox Percussion \nViet Cuong: Re(new)al \nShostakovich: Symphony No. 8 \nThis evocative concert begins with Grammy-winning ensemble Sandbox Percussion’s performance of Viet Cuong’s Re(new)al for percussion quartet and orchestra\, full of eclectic soundscapes that explore themes of transformation and resilience. Shostakovich’s Symphony No.8 is a powerful work reflecting on war as a force of destruction and suffering\, while juxtaposing it with the endurance and resilience of the human spirit. \nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks. \nLearn more about Sandbox Percussion: Check out their recent NPR Tiny Desk performance\, featuring works by Viet Cuong! \nThis performance will end at approximately 9:15 PM.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/shostakovich-8/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260209T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T194649Z
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SUMMARY:Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor\nNolan Grosse\, trumpet \nCopland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo\nGala Flagello: Everything Beautiful\nHummel: Trumpet Concerto\, III. Rondo\nGershwin: An American in Paris \nThe Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras are committed to supporting the lives of young musicians and their families through professional and enriching rehearsals and performances. We are here to serve and inspire the passionate music-makers of central Ohio and elevate our community through musical excellence and innovation.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/columbus-symphony-youth-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Davidson Theatre\, Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSYO Concert,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250622T140057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T130733Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nTony DeSare\, piano and vocals\nAubrey Logan\, trombone and vocals\nJohn Manzari\, tap and vocals \nCole Porter’s sophisticated\, sexy\, and timeless songs continue to hold a unique place in society; it’s no wonder countless artists have interpreted his work across the decades. Join Tony DeSare and his guests\, Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals)\, as they give their fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day\,” “I Get A Kick Out of You\,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin\,” “Anything Goes\,” “It’s De-Lovely\,” “Too Darn Hot\,” “You’re the Top\,” and many more.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/lets-misbehave-the-songs-of-cole-porter/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Davidson Theatre\, Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symphony Pops 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260206T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213621Z
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SUMMARY:From the New World
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor\nBarber: Adagio for Strings\nDvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor\, op. 95 (“From the New World”)\nThe Columbus Symphony returns to the historic Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville for this performance featuring Barber’s poignant Adagio for Strings and Dvořák’s iconic “New World” Symphony. \nDoors open at 6PM. The Stuart’s Opera House Lobby entrance is at sidewalk level and wheelchair accessible. For more information\, please visit the presenting organization’s event page.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/from-the-new-world/
LOCATION:Stuart’s Opera House
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250822T133309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T181613Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress - Beethoven\, Schumann & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee Dress \nObserve a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program on Friday\, April 17 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! \n*Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase\nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nMaxim Lando\, piano \nBeethoven: Egmont Overture\nSchumann: Symphony No. 4\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-beethoven-schumann-brahms/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress,Community Concerts,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T134346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T180500Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Schumann\, & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nMaxim Lando\, piano \nBeethoven: Egmont Overture\nSchumann: Symphony No. 4\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 \nMusical brilliance abounds in this concert featuring works by three prominent composers from the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven’s overture to Egmont is part of the incidental music he composed for the play by Goethe. It portrays in a brilliant and powerful way the ideas of oppression\, struggle\, and freedom. Schumann’s music captures the imagination with its romantic passion and energy\, while offering an innovative formal design where all the movements of the Symphony are linked together. \nRising-star pianist Maxim Lando returns to the Columbus Symphony with Brahms’ virtuosic First Piano Concerto\, a work that poses extraordinary demands on the soloist and is filled with lush melodies and dramatic contrasts. \nThis performance will be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes\, and includes a 15-minute intermission. \nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and at 2PM on Saturday that dives into the music you’ll hear! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks. \nThis concert is dedicated to the memory of Mark and Annie Bates by their loving family: Deborah\, Hiroshi\, Ken\, Bryan\, and Emily Yoshino. \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.\nMr. Lando appears by arrangement of Arabella Arts.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/beethoven-schumann-brahms/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260323T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T185025Z
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SUMMARY:Junior and Chamber Strings Joint Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert Gillespie and Sara Given\, conductors \nJoin the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras Junior and Chamber Strings for a joint concert with free admission. Repertoire includes Into the Stars\, French Dance\, Springer Mountain Morning\, O Abre Alas\, and Capathia (Junior Strings) and Echoes of Valor\, A Tender Moment\, Tango D’Amour\, and Fire in the Forge (Chamber Strings). Email Nia Dewberry (ndewberry@columbussymphony.com) for more information. \nThe Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras are committed to supporting the lives of young musicians and their families through professional and enriching rehearsals and performances. We are here to serve and inspire the passionate music-makers of central Ohio and elevate our community through musical excellence and innovation.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/junior-and-chamber-strings-joint-concert/
LOCATION:Hilliard Station Sixth Grade School\, 5600 Scioto Darby Rd\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSYO Concert,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260410T162227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164341Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart to Matisse | “I shall return to the ancients”: Modern Art and Antiquity in 1930s Germany
DESCRIPTION:This lecture by Columbus Museum of Art Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Daniel Marcus explores the cultural background of Carl Orff’s Trionfo di Afrodite. Marcus discusses the suppression of modernism and revival of ancient Greek and Roman art in 1930s Germany. After the talk\, enjoy a live performance by Columbus Symphony musicians Megan Amos (principal horn)\, Hugo Souza (principal oboe) and Suzanne Newcomb (piano) of Carl Reinecke’s Trio in A minor\, Op. 188. Tickets are $5 for CMA members\, $15 for nonmembers.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mozart-to-matisse-i-shall-return-to-the-ancients-modern-art-and-antiquity-in-1930s-germany/
LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 E Broad St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250805T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161559Z
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SUMMARY:La traviata
DESCRIPTION:A co-production with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra\, CAPA\, and Opera Columbus. \nComposed by Giuseppe Verdi and inspired by the Alexandre Dumas fils play La Dame aux camélias\, La traviata unfolds as a poignant tragedy. Officially the most performed opera worldwide\, La traviata is Verdi’s twisting love story that explores class\, reputation and devotion\, with heartbreaking consequences. The story centers on Violetta Valéry\, a celebrated courtesan who discovers true love in the arms of Alfredo Germont. However\, social pressures and Alfredo’s disapproving father compel her to renounce their love for the sake of his family’s reputation. Overcome by heartbreak and illness\, Violetta ultimately finds her way back to Alfredo\, but their reconciliation comes too late—she dies in his arms\, underscoring the opera’s powerful themes of love\, sacrifice\, and societal judgment. \nRossen Milanov\, conductor \nAubry Ballarò as Violetta Valery\nJohn Bellemer as Alfredo Germont\nRobert Kerr as Giorgio Germont\nBenjamin Bunsold as Gastone de Letorieres\nBrandon Whitish as Baron Douphol\nArtega Wright as Marchese D’Obigny + Grenville\nHilary Ginther as Flora Bervoix\nHannah Bullock as Annina \nAudio Description\, Touch Tour\, and Braille Programs are available at the Sunday performance.\nThis production will be performed in Italian with English captions.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/la-traviata/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260323T200324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T185436Z
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SUMMARY:Repertory Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mark Sholl and Dr. Jim Bates\, conductors \nJoin the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras Repertory Orchestra for a concert with free admission. Repertoire includes I Vespri Siciliani (Verdi)\, selections from L’Arlesienne (Bizet)\, Lieutenant Kijé (Prokofiev)\, and the Grammy- and Oscar-winning hit song Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters! Email Nia Dewberry (ndewberry@columbussymphony.com) for more information. \nThe Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras are committed to supporting the lives of young musicians and their families through professional and enriching rehearsals and performances. We are here to serve and inspire the passionate music-makers of central Ohio and elevate our community through musical excellence and innovation.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/repertory-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Weigel Hall – Ohio State University\, 1866 College Rd N\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSYO Concert,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20250609T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T202637Z
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SUMMARY:Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubry Ballarò\, soprano\nNicholas Nestorak\, tenor\nHugh Russell\, baritone\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director\nKarla Buela and Austin Powers\, BalletMet dancers\nRemi Wörtmeyer\, BalletMet artistic director \nDvořák: The American Flag\nOrff: Trionfo di Afrodite (Triumph of Aphrodite) \nOur season concludes with this vibrant finale featuring the Columbus Symphony musicians and Chorus\, and dancers from BalletMet. Dvořák’s The American Flag is a spirited blend of nationalism and folk elements that celebrates the composer’s expressions of American patriotism and freedom. Orff’s Trionfo di Afroditi is the final installment of a musical trilogy that opens with the well-known Carmina Burana. This spectacular work showcases the full power of the chorus and orchestra\, explores love and beauty\, and embraces the listener in its powerful climaxes. \nThis performance will end at approximately 9PM and includes a 15-minute intermission. \nEnhance Your Experience: \n\nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday\, that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks.\nGo behind the music: Read a blog post about the artistic and historical context of Orff’s Triumph of Aphrodite.\n\nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.\nProgram notes for this performance: \n\nTexts and translations for this performance:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/orff-triumph-of-aphrodite/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260427T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174024Z
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SUMMARY:Pint Size Performance: Service Bar
DESCRIPTION:The popular Pint Size Performance series is back\, and we’re teaming up with Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery for a happy hour performance! Join us on Thursday\, May 21 at 5:30PM for a chamber concert featuring Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and Principal Viola Karl Pedersen playing duets. \nDoors open at 5PM. General admission seating is limited; please purchase tickets online to guarantee entry. Tickets may be available at the door subject to venue capacity.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/pint-size-performance-service-bar/
LOCATION:Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery\, 1230 Courtland Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260429T191833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T143205Z
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SUMMARY:Academy 2026 Spring Recital
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThank you to Graves Piano\, Central Ohio’s exclusive Steinway dealer\, for providing the concert grand piano and their recital hall for this performance. \n 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/academy-2026-spring-recital/
LOCATION:Graves Piano\, 5798 Karl Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Slider,The Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260415T133019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T195820Z
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SUMMARY:Ledisi – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor\nLedisi\, vocalist\n \nLedisi’s love for classic songs and legendary singers knows no bounds. The Grammy-winning vocalist celebrated the catalog of Nina Simone at the Hollywood Bowl in 2021\, and now\, on her new album For Dinah\, the powerhouse pays tribute to Dinah Washington. Raised in Alabama\, Washington sang the blues and jazz with the same charm she brought to pop. Ledisi brings the same spirit across everything she does\, imbuing Washington’s classic songs with the verve of neo-soul and contemporary jazz. Be there and see why John Legend called her “one of the greatest singers in the world\, period.” \nIn the first half of the program\, Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz leads the Columbus Symphony in popular tunes ranging from Pirates of the Caribbean to Earth\, Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder. \nAccess the digital program notes for this concert here.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/ledisi-nationwide-picnic-with-the-pops/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic with the Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260515T135945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174546Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Night Music in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor \nCuong: Next Week’s Trees\nHaydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor\nDvořák: Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra\, op. 22 \nJoin Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for a perfect summer evening as he leads the Columbus Symphony in a delightful and invigorating hour-long concert. Contemporary composer Viet Cuong’s spirited Next Week’s Trees is “a meditation on the persistence of hope in an ever-fragile world” inspired by the words of poet Mary Oliver. Haydn’s Symphony No. 39 is known as “Tempesta di mare” due to its exhilarating turbulence reminiscent of a storm at sea. The program concludes with the warm and lush sounds of Dvořák’s perennially popular Serenade for Strings. \nThe Summer Night Music neighborhood concert series brings classical music out to central Ohio communities and provides a relaxed setting for sharing symphonic music with friends and neighbors. \nTickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/summer-night-music-in-dublin-2/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, 5475 Brand Rd\, Dublin\, OH\, 43017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260415T133522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T201113Z
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SUMMARY:Wyclef Jean – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nGrammy Award-winning performing artist\, producer and composer Wyclef Jean returns after debuting with the Columbus Symphony in 2018! Wyclef’s music\, both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees\, has been a powerful pop cultural force for over two decades. With a wealth of musical influences from jazz to classic rock to reggae\, Wyclef’s hits include “Gone Till November\,” “We Trying to Stay Alive\,” and more.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/wyclef-jean-nationwide-picnic-with-the-pops/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic with the Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260529T142856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191318Z
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SUMMARY:Peter and the Wolf – Nationwide Popcorn Pops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free fun-filled concert featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf – a timeless musical tale that brings instruments to life and sparks the imagination. Perfect for families and young audiences\, this beloved classic is a wonderful introduction to the orchestra.\n\nArrive early for exciting pre-concert activities starting at 5:30PM\, including button making\, temporary tattoos\, face painting\, and lawn games for all ages. Enjoy free popcorn during the event\, then stick around for a special community screening of Zootopia 2\, sponsored by the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons. \nWith support from Honda\, 2026 Nationwide Popcorns Pops concerts are free for all.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/peter-and-the-wolf-nationwide-popcorn-pops/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts,Education Slider,Picnic with the Pops,Popcorn Pops,Young People's Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260414T133723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172343Z
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SUMMARY:Windborne's The Music of Tom Petty – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nA heartfelt tribute to one of America’s most enduring rock icons\, this program celebrates the music of Tom Petty with symphonic arrangements of classics like “Free Fallin’” and “American Girl.” It’s an evening of nostalgia\, storytelling\, and singalong favorites. Windborne Music produces Symphonic Rock shows around the world.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/windbornes-the-music-of-tom-petty-nationwide-picnic-with-the-pops/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic with the Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260430T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191341Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday With The Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor \nExperience an unforgettable evening of live music with the Columbus Symphony as the full orchestra takes the stage for a dynamic outdoor performance. From beloved classical masterpieces to iconic movie soundtracks and popular favorites\, this concert offers something for everyone in a relaxed\, scenic setting along the riverfront. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a night of music that spans genres and generations. \nEnjoy free live music on select evenings this summer at the Scioto Mile Concert Series\, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks. Each show takes place at Bicentennial Park along the Scioto Mile\, with performances starting at 7 p.m.\, plus food trucks and a bar will be available.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/sunday-with-the-symphony-2/
LOCATION:Bicentennial Park\, 233 S Civic Center Drive\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260413T140007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191407Z
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SUMMARY:Columbus Symphony Celebrates America
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nTamika Lawrence\, vocalist \nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday in grand style with a free evening of music\, community\, and fireworks! \nStarting at 6PM (with the Columbus Symphony performing at approximately 8PM)\, enjoy a stirring patriotic concert at the Columbus Commons\, featuring beloved American classics and special guest performers as part of the America 250-Ohio Signature Homecoming & Picnic. This unforgettable performance captures the spirit\, history\, and pride of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration. \nMusic Director Rossen Milanov will lead the Columbus Symphony and Chorus in a program designed to illuminate and reflect upon multiple aspects of the American experience. Broadway star and two-time Grammy winner Tamika Lawrence will appear as a special guest artist. \nFollowing the concert\, stay for a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the downtown skyline. \nAdmission is FREE\, but tickets are required for entry and will be scanned upon arrival.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/columbus-symphony-celebrates-america/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T060631
CREATED:20260515T135936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191437Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Night Music in Pickerington
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor \nCuong: Next Week’s Trees\nHaydn: Symphony No. 39 in G minor\nDvořák: Serenade in E Major for String Orchestra\, op. 22 \nJoin Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for a perfect summer evening as he leads the Columbus Symphony in a delightful and invigorating hour-long concert. Contemporary composer Viet Cuong’s spirited Next Week’s Trees is “a meditation on the persistence of hope in an ever-fragile world” inspired by the words of poet Mary Oliver. Haydn’s Symphony No. 39 is known as “Tempesta di mare” due to its exhilarating turbulence reminiscent of a storm at sea. The program concludes with the warm and lush sounds of Dvořák’s perennially popular Serenade for Strings. \nThe Summer Night Music neighborhood concert series brings classical music out to central Ohio communities and provides a relaxed setting for sharing symphonic music with friends and neighbors. \nTickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/summer-night-music-in-pickerington-2/
LOCATION:PEACE Church\, 235 Diley Rd\, Pickerington\, 43147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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