Rossen Milanov, Music Director

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Holiday Pops

December 6, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

July 13, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nas with the Columbus Symphony

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

Stuart Chafetz, Conductor Nas stands tall as one of New York City’s leading rap/hip-hop voices with a self-empowered swagger that has endeared him to critics and fans alike! This summer he teams up with the Columbus Symphony to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history.

July 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Woodward Community Center

Woodward Park Community Center 5147 Karl Road, Columbus, OH, United States

Luis Biava, conductor The Columbus Symphony's Community Concert Series is bringing the joy of music to Woodward Community Center. Join us across the city of Columbus for free symphony performances!... Read more »

July 20, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cody Fry

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

Gary Fry, Conductor Grammy Award nominee and American Idol finalist Cody Fry brings his singer-songwriter talents and genre-bending music to Columbus for one night only! Fry’s popular musical fusions and... Read more »

JUL 26-27

The Ohio State University Marching Band

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

Stuart Chafetz & Dr. Christopher Hoch, Conductor Nationwide Picnic with the Pops wouldn’t be the same without the long tradition of welcoming The Best Damn Band in the Land! Our series ends with an ode to the Buckeyes and the upcoming season, featuring your favorite fight songs and battle cries topped off with fireworks.

SEP 20-22

Opening Night: A John Williams Celebration

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Dress up in your red carpet finest as our 2024-25 Masterworks season starts off with a celebration of John Williams’ extensive award-winning music catalog that includes some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in modern history. It will be a golden night with music from Star Wars, Saving Private Ryan,... Read more »

SEPT 27-28

Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles

Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center Theatre Complex 77 S. High St., Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Classical MYSTERY TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES features dozens of Beatles songs performed by the Columbus Symphony and four musicians in the Beatles classic looks and sound featuring all your favorite fab four hits!

October 4, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday Coffee Dress

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, 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, October 4 at 10AM. Tickets are $18; coffee and donuts are included! Rossen Milanov, Conductor Wagner: The Ring Without Words Be entranced by the legendary music of Richard Wagner’s immense operatic Ring cycle,... Read more »

October 5, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wagner’s Ring

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Rossen Milanov, Conductor Wagner: The Ring Without Words Be entranced by the legendary music of Richard Wagner’s immense operatic Ring cycle, reimagined for concert performance by legendary conductor and composer Lorin Maazel. Themes from The Ring’s four operas are expertly woven together, taking the listener on a journey through epic tales of mythical gods and... Read more »

October 9, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert

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

Elias Miller, conductor Bernstein - Overture to Candide Beethoven - Symphony No. 5: Allegro con brio Holst - 1st Suite in E-flat for Military Band: March Elgar - Serenade for Strings Holst - The Planets: Mars Stravinsky - The Firebird (1919 Suite): Berceuse and Finale    

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

Batman in Concert

Ohio Theatre 39 E. State Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Celebrate 85 years of Batman and the 35th anniversary of the iconic 1989 film on a larger-than-life screen at the Ohio Theatre.  The 1989 blockbuster starring Michael Keaton as Batman comes to life with the Columbus Symphony performing the thrilling score by Danny Elfman live to film!