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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:20260610T131652
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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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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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
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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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260515T135945Z
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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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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:20260610T131652
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260529T142909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T194702Z
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SUMMARY:Symphonic Surprise! – Nationwide Popcorn Pops
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a free musical adventure full of giggles\, gasps\, and surprises! Symphonic Surprise! is a fun-filled family concert where the orchestra keeps you on your toes: one moment calm and beautiful; the next loud\, silly\, or completely unexpected.\n\nFrom playful musical surprises to buzzing bees\, dancing polkas\, and familiar favorites\, kids and families will discover just how fun and unexpected classical music can be. Bring your ears\, your curiosity\, and your sense of humor because in this concert\, anything can happen.\n\nArrive early at 5:30PM and join the party with pre-concert fun for all ages\, including glitter tattoos\, face painting\, balloon artists\, an instrument petting zoo\, and lively lawn games. Enjoy free popcorn during the event\, then stick around for a screening of Up\, 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/symphonic-surprise-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:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260323T160012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T200318Z
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SUMMARY:Guster - Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor \nGuster meets the Columbus Symphony! Witness three decades of indie-rock hits including “Satellite” and “Amsterdam” reimagined for a full orchestra. Experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration where bright melodies and clever songwriting meet world-class symphonic power. \nFounded in Somerville\, Massachusetts\, Guster has made a career of creating enduring songs like “Amsterdam\,” “Satellite\,” and “Do You Love Me.” In addition to their work in Guster\, singer Ryan Miller scores films and TV shows. Guitarist and singer Adam Gardner runs REVERB\, a non-profit dedicated to environmentally-friendly touring. Multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds writes and collaborates with artists like Regina Spektor\, Sharon Van Etten\, and Neko Case. Guster’s newest album\, Ooh La La\, was released in 2024. \nIn the first half of the program\, Assistant Conductor Elias Miller leads the orchestra in popular tunes that are not to “B” missed: works by Beethoven\, Brahms\, Burt Bacharach\, The Beach Boys and The Beatles!
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/guster-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:20260716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260515T135925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174714Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Night Music in Powell
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-powell/
LOCATION:Powell United Methodist Church\, 825 Olentangy St #1\, Powell\, Ohio\, 43065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260414T134029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T201637Z
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SUMMARY:LeAnn Rimes – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nLeAnn Rimes is an internationally acclaimed\, multi-platinum selling artist whose genre-defying career has spanned nearly three decades. Her groundbreaking hit “How Do I Live” remains one of Billboard’s all-time greatest songs\, and she’s had 15 top-10 hits across genres\, including the global smash “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” Rimes has sold over 48 million records globally\, earned eight Grammy nominations and two wins\, and made history as the youngest solo artist ever to receive a Grammy.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/leann-rimes-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:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260515T135900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174729Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Night Music in Westerville
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-westerville/
LOCATION:Church of the Master United Methodist\, 24 N. Grove St.\, Westerville\, OH\, 43081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260414T134132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191247Z
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SUMMARY:The Alan Parsons Live Project – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nKnown for their cinematic sound and progressive rock legacy\, The Alan Parsons Live Project delivers an immersive evening of iconic hits such as “Sirius” (the Chicago Bulls theme)\, “Eye in the Sky\,” “Games People Play\,” “Don’t Answer Me\,” and more. Paired with the full orchestra\, this concert offers a rich\, atmospheric musical experience.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/the-alan-parsons-live-project-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:20260731T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260414T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T202123Z
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SUMMARY:OSU Marching Band – Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \n\nA Columbus favorite and annual tradition\, “The Best Damn Band in the Land” joins the Columbus Symphony for patriotic tunes and symphonic favorites\, while also showing off their precision marching\, dynamic musical arrangements\, and beloved fight songs and battle cries. These high-energy concerts are a highlight of the summer season for audiences of all ages.\n\nIn the first half of the program\, Principal Pops Conductor Stuart Chafetz will lead the orchestra in favorite movie music tunes from Hollywood\, from John Williams’ E.T. to Howard Shore’s Lord of the Rings and more!
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/osumb/2026-07-31/
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:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260328T103008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T002756Z
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SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff & Bartók
DESCRIPTION:September 18 & 19 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nEva Gevorgyan\, piano  \nDobrinka Tabakova: Orpheus’ Comet\nRachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 30\nBartók: Concerto for Orchestra  \nThe Columbus Symphony’s 75th Anniversary season gets started with an exciting concert featuring a dazzling piano concerto and a showpiece for the entire orchestra. Orpheus’ Comet by Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabokova kicks off the program with buzzing strings and brass fanfares that connect ancient legend to future glory. Young rising star Eva Gevorgyan tackles Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece Third Piano Concerto\, one of the most thrilling and challenging works in the repertoire. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra provides a virtuosic turn for nearly every instrument\, highlighting the talent and artistry of our Columbus Symphony musicians.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/rachmaninoff-bartok/2026-09-18/
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:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260328T103054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T161604Z
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SUMMARY:Dvořák & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:October 2 & 3 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubree Oliverson\, violin  \nStill: Serenade\nDvořák: Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 53\nBrahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, Op. 73  \nYoung American violinist Aubree Oliverson brings her flair\, passion\, and artistry back to the Columbus Symphony to perform Dvořák’s virtuosic Violin Concerto — a work the composer initially feared was “too difficult\,” but which has become a cornerstone of the repertoire\, showcasing breathtaking technical fireworks alongside moments of tender lyricism. The evening continues with Brahms’s radiant Second Symphony\, composed during an idyllic summer retreat and brimming with natural beauty. Often compared to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony\, it weaves together warmth\, nostalgia\, and pure joy before erupting in a jubilant finale. The concert opens with William Grant Still’s charming and heartfelt Serenade\, a gem by the pioneering African American composer. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/dvorak-brahms/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27,Pride Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131652
CREATED:20260328T103041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T003222Z
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SUMMARY:Mysteries\, Anthems & Victories
DESCRIPTION:October 23 & 24 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nDavóne Tines\, bass-baritone  \nGregory Spears: The Mysteries (World Premiere)\nDavóne Tines: Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM\nTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor\, Op. 64  \nThe Columbus Symphony celebrates its 75th Anniversary season with the world premiere of The Mysteries\, a newly commissioned work by acclaimed American composer Gregory Spears. Superstar bass-baritone Davóne Tines\, who is “changing what it means to be a classical singer” (Alex Ross\, The New Yorker)\, will perform Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM\, a piece he created in collaboration with composers Michael Schachter\, Caroline Shaw\, and Tyshawn Sorey\, as well as poet Mahogany L. Browne\, that examines and reimagines the national anthem and other American songs. Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fifth Symphony\, with its famous “fate” motif\, begins in the depths of despair\, then twists and turns towards an exciting\, triumphal march. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mysteries-anthems-victories/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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