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SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:December 18\, 19 | 7:30PM\nDecember 20 | 3 PM\nSouthern Theatre \n\n\nElias Miller\, conductor\nShiyu Zhou\, soprano\nDevony Smith\, mezzo-soprano\nDaniel McGrew\, tenor\nHolden Turner\, bass-baritone\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director \n\n\nHandel: Messiah \n\nExperience the timeless grandeur and sacred tradition of Messiah\, Handel’s exultant masterpiece\, featuring the Columbus Symphony Chorus in the intimate setting of the Southern Theatre. The triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus is a highlight of this iconic oratorio\, a beloved holiday tradition cherished by many.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-5/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 East Main Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T213000
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SUMMARY:ICON: The Voices That Changed Music
DESCRIPTION:Starring Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw\, this program features songs by iconic artists like Michael Jackson\, Prince\, Whitney Houston\, Gladys Knight\, Elvis Presley\, Diana Ross\, Stevie Wonder\, and more! Enjoy soaring full orchestrations featuring the Columbus Symphony conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/icon-the-voices-that-changed-music/2027-01-08/
LOCATION:Davidson Theatre\, Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symphony Pops 26-27
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SUMMARY:Winter Music Festival: Shostakovich & Prokofiev
DESCRIPTION:January 15 & 16 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nDmitry Shishkin\, piano  \nPaola Prestini: My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay\nProkofiev: Concerto No. 3 in C Major for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 26\nShostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Minor\, Op. 47  \nMusic Director Rossen Milanov brings back the Winter Music Festival with stunning works by Soviet-era masters to warm up a cold January night. The “electrifying and flamboyant” Dmitry Shishkin performs Prokofiev’s witty Third Piano Concerto\, called “the most beautiful modern concerto for piano” when it premiered in 1921. Shostakovich’s popular Fifth Symphony begins with an icy and mysterious theme in the first movement and ends with a powerful and (seemingly) triumphant D-major finale. The concert opens with a new co-commissioned work by Paola Prestini\, a composer “known for pushing the boundaries of classical music” (Wall Street Journal) with music that is “otherworldly…outright gorgeous” (New York Times).   \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/winter-music-festival-shostakovich-prokofiev-2/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030003
CREATED:20260812T154639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T233845Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart to Matisse | A Modern Stage: Photography\, Dance\, and Artistic Community
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by photographs in Queer Constellations: Photographs from the Aronowitz Family Collection\, CMA’s William and Sarah Ross Soter Associate Curator of Photography\, Kaitlin Booher\, will explore how photography and writing shape the way we remember dance performance. Through the work of George Platt Lynes\, Peter Hujar\, and the writings of Edwin Denby\, this lecture considers the artistic communities and collaborations that promoted and memorialized ballet in New York at midcentury. After her talk\, enjoy a live performance by Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians. \nPhoto: George Platt Lynes\, Alexander Jensen Yow\, 1950. Gelatin silver print\, 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. Columbus Museum of Art\, Gift of David and Carol Aronowitz\, 2025.035.015. © Estate of George Platt Lynes. Photo by Luke Stettner.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mozart-to-matisse-a-modern-stage-photography-dance-and-artistic-community/
LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 E Broad St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030003
CREATED:20260328T103029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T201501Z
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SUMMARY:Strauss & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:January 21 | 7:30PM\nSouthern Theatre  \nElias Miller\, conductor \nR. Strauss: Suite in B-flat Major for Thirteen Wind Instruments\, Op. 4\nSam Wu: Along the Pacific Flyway\nDvořák: Serenade in D Minor\, Op. 44 \nJoin Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for a charming chamber music performance. Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds\, reminiscent of his Slavonic Dances\, evokes the atmosphere of an old-World castle. Richard Strauss’s intimate suite for thirteen wind instruments is an early work from the master who would become known for epic tone poems and operas. Rising star composer Sam Wu writes music that “abounds in delicate colours\, wisps of sound and sylvan textures” (Gramophone).   \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/strauss-dvorak/
LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 East Main Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T213000
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi x Vivaldi
DESCRIPTION:January 22 & 23 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nDaniel Rowland\, violin and conductor  \nVivaldi: Trio Sonata No. 12 in D Minor\, RV 63 “La Follia”\nVivaldi: Concerto in E-flat Major for Violin and Orchestra\, RV 253 (“La tempesta di mare”)\nOsvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae\nMax Richter: The Four Seasons Recomposed  \nViolinist Daniel Rowland\, known for his “fiery intensity” (Gramophone) leads the Columbus Symphony strings in a program that marries Baroque masterpieces with modern reinterpretations. Vivaldi’s “La Follia” Sonata is based on one of the oldest and most famous European musical themes\, while his stormy “La tempesta di mare” concerto hails from the same series as the famous Four Seasons — which contemporary composer Max Richter has recomposed to critical and popular acclaim. Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae is inspired by the contrast between human violence and cosmic beauty.   \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/vivaldi-x-vivaldi/2027-01-22/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030003
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress: Barber's Adagio and Elgar's Enigma
DESCRIPTION:Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program. Doors open at 9AM\, and free coffee and donuts are included in the price of your ticket (while supplies last)! New this year: enjoy the opportunity to purchase a mimosa or Bloody Mary from the Ohio Theatre bar.\nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, conductor\nJasmine Choi\, flute  \nJimmy López: Perú Negro\nNielsen: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra\nBarber: Adagio for Strings\nElgar: Variations on an Original Theme\, Op. 36 (“Enigma Variations”)  \nGuest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya\, former music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, opens this concert with Perú Negro\, a piece he commissioned from star composer Jimmy López that is an exciting homage to Afro-Peruvian music. Virtuoso flautist Jasmine Choi\, with a tone “glowing like gold [that] resonates like pearls” (Nikkei Daily Newspaper) performs the great Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Flute Concerto before the Columbus Symphony ends the evening with two popular 20th-century works: Samuel Barber’s heart-rending Adagio for Strings has become synonymous with moments of national reflection and catharsis\, while Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” is a musical cryptogram depicting the composer’s inner circle\, including the elegantly moving “Nimrod.” 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-barbers-adagio-and-elgars-enigma/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T213000
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SUMMARY:Barber’s Adagio & Elgar’s Enigma
DESCRIPTION:February 12 & 13 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, conductor\nJasmine Choi\, flute  \nJimmy López: Perú Negro\nNielsen: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra\nBarber: Adagio for Strings\nElgar: Variations on an Original Theme\, Op. 36 (“Enigma Variations”)  \nGuest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya\, former music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, opens this concert with Perú Negro\, a piece he commissioned from star composer Jimmy López that is an exciting homage to Afro-Peruvian music. Virtuoso flautist Jasmine Choi\, with a tone “glowing like gold [that] resonates like pearls” (Nikkei Daily Newspaper) performs the great Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Flute Concerto before the Columbus Symphony ends the evening with two popular 20th-century works: Samuel Barber’s heart-rending Adagio for Strings has become synonymous with moments of national reflection and catharsis\, while Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” is a musical cryptogram depicting the composer’s inner circle\, including the elegantly moving “Nimrod.”  \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/barbers-adagio-elgars-enigma/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270305T213000
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CREATED:20260831T171601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T133848Z
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SUMMARY:Bond and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:An evening of music shaken\, not stirred! This program celebrates the music of James Bond and other famous spy films\, like “Goldfinger\,” “Diamonds Are Forever\,” and more. Experience a mix of suspense\, glamour\, and powerful orchestral arrangements paired with the soulful vocals of guest artist Morgan James!
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/bond-and-beyond/2027-03-05/
LOCATION:Davidson Theatre\, Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symphony Pops 26-27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030003
CREATED:20260812T154921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T233935Z
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SUMMARY:Mozart to Matisse | Worldbuilding and Judeo-Christian Themes in Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Haydn’s The Creation\, CMA’s Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs\, Katherine Brodbeck\, will explore how contemporary artists draw from biblical narratives in order to build rich worlds to envelop the viewer in new perspectives. After her talk\, enjoy a live performance by Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians. \nHear Haydn’s full oratorio with the Columbus Symphony \nPhoto: Naudline Pierre\, Too Much\, Not Enough\, 2020. Oil on canvas. On loan from the Scantland Collection.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mozart-to-matisse-worldbuilding-and-judeo-christian-themes-in-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Columbus Museum of Art\, 480 E Broad St\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T213000
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SUMMARY:Haydn's Creation
DESCRIPTION:March 12 & 13 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubry Ballarò\, soprano\nJonas Hacker\, tenor\nJoel Balzun\, baritone\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director   \nHaydn: The Creation\, H. XXI:2  \nAs one of the most influential figures in Classical music\, Haydn is remembered as the father of both the string quartet and the symphony — but for his masterpiece The Creation\, he turned to oratorio\, combining orchestra\, chorus\, and soloists to illustrate a stunning musical depiction of the Book of Genesis. Soprano Aubry Ballarò\, tenor Jonas Hacker\, and baritone Joel Balzun sing as the archangels Gabriel\, Uriel\, and Raphael\, and later embody Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Fans of Handel’s Messiah will not want to miss the glorious singing of the Columbus Symphony Chorus and the orchestra’s tone painting of the chaos of the universe\, bringing of light\, and creation of heaven\, earth\, animals\, and man.   \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nThis concert and continued support for the Columbus Symphony Chorus is made possible by longtime friend and benefactor of the Columbus Symphony\, Anne H. Melvin. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/haydns-creation/2027-03-12/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030003
CREATED:20260810T133042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133151Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress: Mahler's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program. Doors open at 9AM\, and free coffee and donuts are included in the price of your ticket (while supplies last)! New this year: enjoy the opportunity to purchase a mimosa or Bloody Mary from the Ohio Theatre bar!\nRossen Milanov\, conductor  \nHovhaness: Symphony No. 2\, “Mysterious Mountain”\nMahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor  \nMahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony opens with an iconic trumpet solo leading a funeral march\, but ends in lively\, celebratory D major. It comprises a massive emotional journey\, and along the way\, we visit a Scherzo that highlights Austrian dances and horn solos\, as well as the touching Adagietto for strings and harp — Mahler’s most famous composition and a musical love letter to his wife\, Alma. The Second Symphony of prolific 20th-century American composer Alan Hovhaness\, subtitled “Mysterious Mountain\,” provides a sweeping and spiritual opening to the evening.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-mahlers-fifth/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T213000
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SUMMARY:Mahler's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:March 19 & 20 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor  \nHovhaness: Symphony No. 2\, “Mysterious Mountain”\nMahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor  \nMahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony opens with an iconic trumpet solo leading a funeral march\, but ends in lively\, celebratory D major. It comprises a massive emotional journey\, and along the way\, we visit a Scherzo that highlights Austrian dances and horn solos\, as well as the touching Adagietto for strings and harp — Mahler’s most famous composition and a musical love letter to his wife\, Alma. The Second Symphony of prolific 20th-century American composer Alan Hovhaness\, subtitled “Mysterious Mountain\,” provides a sweeping and spiritual opening to the evening. \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nThis concert is dedicated to the memory of Tom & Ruth Sloan. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mahlers-fifth/2027-03-19/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030004
CREATED:20260328T103045Z
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich & Sibelius
DESCRIPTION:April 2 & 3 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nJoshua Roman\, cello  \nMissy Mazzoli: Orpheus Undone\nShostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major for Cello and Orchestra\, Op. 107\nSibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, Op. 43  \nSuperstar cellist Joshua Roman\, who has the “virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself” (Gramophone)\, tackles one of the most difficult works ever composed for his instrument\, Shostakovich’s tragic yet exciting First Cello Concerto — originally written for and premiered by the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich. The concert opens with Orpheus Undone\, a suite drawn from contemporary American composer Missy Mazzoli’s ballet that re-imagines the Greek myth of the musician Orpheus and his wife\, Eurydice. We end the evening with Sibelius’s Second Symphony\, which the composer called “a confession of the soul” and that\, echoing Beethoven’s Fifth\, concludes in sounds of glorious triumph.  \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/shostakovich-sibelius/2027-04-02/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030004
CREATED:20260810T133001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T133133Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress: Postcards in Music
DESCRIPTION:Observe a working rehearsal as the musicians and conductor put the finishing touches on the weekend’s concert program. Doors open at 9AM\, and free coffee and donuts are included in the price of your ticket (while supplies last)! New this year: enjoy the opportunity to purchase a mimosa or Bloody Mary from the Ohio Theatre bar.\nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nGabriela Martinez\, piano  \nRespighi: Le fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome)\nRavel: Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra\nFalla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain for Piano and Orchestra\nDebussy: La mer  \nJoin the Columbus Symphony for an evening of musical postcards from Italy\, Spain\, and France. Respighi’s tone poem The Fountains of Rome takes us on a day-long sightseeing tour of the Fountain of Valle Giulia at dawn\, the Triton Fountain in the morning\, the Trevi Fountain at noon\, and the Villa Medici Fountain at sunset. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez\, praised as “elegant and incisive” by The New York Times\, presents Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G\, inspired by the sounds of Basque folk music\, followed by Falla’s evocative Nights in the Gardens of Spain. We end by journeying into Debussy’s sketches of wind\, waves\, and the power of the sea.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-postcards-in-music/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260910T030004
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SUMMARY:Postcards in Music
DESCRIPTION:April 9 & 10 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nGabriela Martinez\, piano  \nRespighi: Le fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome)\nRavel: Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra\nFalla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain for Piano and Orchestra\nDebussy: La mer  \nJoin the Columbus Symphony for an evening of musical postcards from Italy\, Spain\, and France. Respighi’s tone poem The Fountains of Rome takes us on a day-long sightseeing tour of the Fountain of Valle Giulia at dawn\, the Triton Fountain in the morning\, the Trevi Fountain at noon\, and the Villa Medici Fountain at sunset. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez\, praised as “elegant and incisive” by The New York Times\, presents Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G\, inspired by the sounds of Basque folk music\, followed by Falla’s evocative Nights in the Gardens of Spain. We end by journeying into Debussy’s sketches of wind\, waves\, and the power of the sea.   \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/postcards-in-music/2027-04-09/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T213000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven's Ode to Joy
DESCRIPTION:April 30 & May 1 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nLydia Katarina\, soprano\nMariya Kaganskaya\, mezzo-soprano\nVictor Starsky\, tenor\nCumhur Görgün\, bass-baritone \nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director   \nBeethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor\, Op. 125 (“Choral”)  \n“Joy\, beautiful divine spark\, daughter from Paradise!” Celebrate the conclusion of the Columbus Symphony’s landmark 75th anniversary season and herald the arrival of summer with one of the greatest symphonies ever written\, Beethoven’s Ninth. This boundary-breaking work shattered convention and changed the course of musical history\, and hearing it performed live is an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the powerful voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus as they join a quartet of guest artists and a massive orchestra to bring Beethoven’s inspirational Ode to Joy to life.  \nEnjoy a free pre-talk concert at 6:30PM that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talk. \nPreview this program with our Spotify playlist:
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/beethovens-ode-to-joy/2027-04-30/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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