Cardinal Health Named Title Sponsor of the Columbus Symphony 2025–26 Masterworks Season
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 opens Cardinal Health Masterworks season on Sept. 26
The Columbus Symphony proudly announces that Cardinal Health will serve as the Title Sponsor of the 2025–26 Masterworks Season, supporting a series of transformative performances that bring the power of live orchestral music to Central Ohio.
“We are deeply grateful to Cardinal Health for their extraordinary commitment to the arts in Columbus,” said Maureen O’Brien, CEO of the Columbus Symphony. “Their partnership makes it possible for us to share this music with thousands of audience members and ensures that the symphony remains a source of inspiration and connection for our community.”
“We are deeply grateful to Cardinal Health for their extraordinary commitment to the arts in Columbus.”
Maureen O’Brien
Cardinal Health’s investment in the Masterworks season helps ensure that orchestral music remains accessible and impactful, from the artistry on stage to the educational and community initiatives that extend beyond the concert hall.
The 2025–26 Masterworks season promises an extraordinary lineup of concerts featuring works by the world’s greatest composers, alongside innovative programming that reflects the diverse musicians of today. Highlights include opening night, September 26, featuring Beethoven’s monumental Fifth Symphony; Handel’s Messiah Nov. 14-16; Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Feb. 20-21, 2026; and Amadeus Live, a screening of the 1984 movie as the orchestra plays the soundtrack live to film, in March of 2026.
For tickets and more information about the 2025–26 Masterworks season, visit columbussymphony.com or call 614-469-0939.
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