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 drama! Janáček’s dynamic Taras Bulba offers a vivid orchestral portrayal of heroism and sacrifice inspired by Nikolai Gogol’s tales of war and death. Symphony pianist Caroline... 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 »
April 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday Coffee Dress Observe 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.... Read more »
APRIL 17-18
Rossen Milanov, conductor Maxim Lando, piano Beethoven: Egmont Overture Schumann: Symphony No. 4 Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 Musical 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... Read more »
APRIL 25-26
In a co-production with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, CAPA and Opera Columbus. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi and inspired by Alexandre Dumas Fils’s 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,... Read more »
MAY 1-2
Rossen Milanov, conductor Aubry Ballarò, soprano Nicholas Nestorak, tenor Hugh Russell, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director BalletMet Dvořák: The American Flag Orff: Trionfo di Afrodite (Triumph of Aphrodite) Our season concludes with this vibrant finale featuring the Columbus Symphony musicians and Chorus, and dancers from BalletMet. Dvořák's The American Flag is a... Read more »