MAY 23-24
Rossen Milanov, Conductor Abigail Rethwisch, soprano Jonathan Burton, tenor Andrew Garland, baritone Columbus Symphony Chorus Stephen Caracciolo, chorus director Columbus Children’s Choir Jeanne Wohlgamuth, director Britten: War Requiem Experience Benjamin... Read more »
May 18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Music Director Rossen Milanov and the musicians of the Columbus Symphony invite members of the community to sit with their classical music counterparts in a professional rehearsal setting. Approximately 50 amateur musicians will have the opportunity to not only work with a professional musician proficient in their chosen instrument but also rehearse and perform with... Read more »
MAY 16-17
Rossen Milanov, Conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Tchaikovsky: Prelude from The Queen of Spades Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”) A master of drama and romance, Tchaikovsky’s music transports us to his distinctive musical landscape. On this program are some of his most beloved works. Aubree Oliverson, whose performances have been described as “powerful…... Read more »
May 17, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5:00 pm I Awards & Dinner I 4th Floor 7:30 pm I CSO Masterworks Concert Tickets: $65 (includes dinner, ceremony, and concert ticket) Since 1996, the Columbus Symphony's Music Educator Awards have recognized those individuals who instill and inspire a love of music in children and adults of central Ohio. We are honored to celebrate... Read more »
May 16, 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, May 16 at 10AM. Doors open at 9AM. Tickets are $18; coffee and donuts are included! *Fees may apply on dependent upon method of purchase Rossen Milanov, Conductor Aubree Oliverson, violin Tchaikovsky: Prelude... Read more »
May 14, 10:30 am
Link Up guides students grades 3–5 and music teachers through a months-long exploration of orchestral repertoire supported by extensive, freely-provided curriculum materials and online resources. The program culminates in an inclusive performance, at which students are invited to actively participate by playing recorder or string instrument, singing and dancing along with the orchestra. This year’s... Read more »
APRIL 11-12
The final battle begins... You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! The Columbus Symphony Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score as the film is projected onto a high-definition screen that puts you in the middle of the action. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to... Read more »
APR 4-5
Rossen Milanov, Conductor Joanna Frankel, violin Hugo Souza, oboe Tower: Duets Bach: Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor Brahms: Symphony No. 1 Hear the CSO’s own talented musicians as soloists: concertmaster Joanna Frankel and principal oboist Hugo Souza perform Bach’s captivating C minor concerto for oboe and violin. Joan Tower’s Duets spotlights shifting... Read more »
MAR 21-22
Rossen Milanov, Conductor Luis Biava, cello Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Weber Bloch: Schelomo Bizet: L’Arleseine, Suite No. 1 Ravel: Boléro The symphonic favorites featured on this program are what keep us coming back for more! Enjoy Ravel’s famous Boléro, a mesmerizing showcase for many of the instruments of the orchestra. Hindemith’s brilliant Symphonic... Read more »
MAR 14-15
Rossen Milanov, Conductor Orli Shaham, piano Mozart: Overture to Così fan tutte Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 Mozart: Symphony No. 38 (“Prague”) Join us for a celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, featuring three of his mature works. Così fan tutte, Mozart’s 1789 operatic romantic comedy, begins with the delightful overture featured here. Described as “a... Read more »
March 2, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FEB 28 - MAR 1
Thomas Wilkins, Conductor Yazid Gray, baritone Copland: Appalachian Spring Daugherty: Letters from Lincoln Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 Guest conductor Thomas Wilkins leads the orchestra in this captivating program. Copland’s sparkling Appalachian Spring is considered one of his finest works. Michael Daugherty’s Letters from Lincoln, written in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth,... Read more »
