Rossen Milanov, Music Director
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JANUARY 22-23
January 22 & 23 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Daniel Rowland, violin and conductor Vivaldi: Trio Sonata No. 12 in D Minor, RV 63 “La Follia” Vivaldi: Concerto in E-flat Major for Violin and Orchestra, RV 253 (“La tempesta di mare”) Osvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae Max Richter: The Four Seasons Recomposed Violinist Daniel Rowland, known for his “fiery intensity” (Gramophone) leads the Columbus Symphony strings in a... Read more »
February 12, 2027, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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... Read more »
FEBRUARY 12-13
February 12 & 13 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor Jasmine Choi, flute Jimmy López: Perú Negro Nielsen: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Barber: Adagio for Strings Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 (“Enigma Variations”) Guest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, former music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, opens this concert with Perú Negro, a piece he commissioned... Read more »
MARCH 5-6
An evening of sneaky and laser jumping music! 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!
March 6, 2027, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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. Hear Haydn’s full oratorio with the Columbus Symphony... Read more »
MARCH 12-13
March 12 & 13 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Jonas Hacker, tenor Joel Balzun, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Haydn: The Creation, H. XXI:2 As 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... Read more »
March 19, 2027, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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... Read more »
MARCH 19-20
March 19 & 20 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Hovhaness: Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain” Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor Mahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony opens with an iconic trumpet... Read more »
APRIL 2-3
April 2 & 3 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Joshua Roman, cello Missy Mazzoli: Orpheus Undone Shostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 107 Sibelius: Symphony No. 2... Read more »
April 9, 2027, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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... Read more »
APRIL 9-10
April 9 & 10 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Gabriela Martinez, piano Respighi: Le fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome) Ravel: Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra Falla: Nights in the... Read more »
APRIL 30 - MAY 1
April 30 & May 1 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre Rossen Milanov, conductor Lydia Katarina, soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo-soprano Victor Starsky, tenor Cumhur Görgün, bass-baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor,... Read more »