Rossen Milanov, Music Director
Next Event:
FEBRUARY 6-7
Rossen Milanov, conductor Melissa White, violin Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Price: Violin Concerto No. 2 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 (“Winter Dreams”) Experience the vibrant energy of Aaron Copland’s... Read more »
February 18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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... Read more »
FEBRUARY 20 & 21
This captivating concert features Jeffrey Mumford's Double Concerto, a stunning fusion of rich textures, innovative harmonies, and intricate dialogue between the orchestra and soloists Lauren Cauley, violin, and Mariel Roberts, 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.
February 25, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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.
MARCH 6-7
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Amadeus, Film licensed by The Saul Zaentz Company Celebrate the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth and experience the Academy Award-winning... Read more »
March 13
Friday Coffee Dress Observe 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.... Read more »
MARCH 14
Rossen Milanov, conductor Caroline Hong, piano Janáček: Taras Bulba Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 Immerse yourself in this exhilarating concert filled with heroic sounds, dazzling virtuosity, and musical... Read more »
March 21, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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 by Columbus Symphony Orchestra musicians.
MARCH 27-28
Rossen Milanov, conductor Sandbox Percussion Viet Cuong: Re(new)al Shostakovich: Symphony No. 8 This evocative concert begins with the Grammy-nominated 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... Read more »
March 29, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elias Miller, conductor Nolan Grosse, trumpet Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Gala Flagello: Everything Beautiful Hummel: Trumpet Concerto, III. Rondo Gershwin: An American in Paris The 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... Read more »
APRIL 10-11
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Tony DeSare, piano and vocals Aubrey Logan, trombone and vocals John Manzari, tap and vocals Cole 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... Read more »
April 12, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Elias Miller, conductor Barber: Adagio for Strings Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, op. 95 ("From the New World") The 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. Doors open at 6PM. The Stuart’s Opera House Lobby entrance... Read more »