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SUMMARY:Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Chafetz\, conductor \nTony DeSare\, piano and vocals\nAubrey Logan\, trombone and vocals\nJohn Manzari\, tap and vocals \nCole 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 John Manzari (tap dance/vocals)\, as they give their fresh spin on such hits as “Night and Day\,” “I Get A Kick Out of You\,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin\,” “Anything Goes\,” “It’s De-Lovely\,” “Too Darn Hot\,” “You’re the Top\,” and many more.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/lets-misbehave-the-songs-of-cole-porter/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Davidson Theatre\, Riffe Center Theatre Complex\, 77 S. High St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symphony Pops 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T210000
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SUMMARY:From the New World
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor\nBarber: Adagio for Strings\nDvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor\, op. 95 (“From the New World”)\nThe 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. \nDoors open at 6PM. The Stuart’s Opera House Lobby entrance is at sidewalk level and wheelchair accessible. For more information\, please visit the presenting organization’s event page.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/from-the-new-world/
LOCATION:Stuart’s Opera House
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
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SUMMARY:Friday Coffee Dress - Beethoven\, Schumann & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Friday Coffee Dress \nObserve 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. Tickets are $17.14; coffee and donuts are included! \n*Fees may apply dependent upon method of purchase\nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nMaxim Lando\, piano \nBeethoven: Egmont Overture\nSchumann: Symphony No. 4\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/friday-coffee-dress-beethoven-schumann-brahms/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Dress,Community Concerts,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
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SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Schumann\, & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nMaxim Lando\, piano \nBeethoven: Egmont Overture\nSchumann: Symphony No. 4\nBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 \nMusical 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 in a brilliant and powerful way the ideas of oppression\, struggle\, and freedom. Schumann’s music captures the imagination with its romantic passion and energy\, while offering an innovative formal design where all the movements of the Symphony are linked together. \nRising-star pianist Maxim Lando returns to the Columbus Symphony with Brahms’ virtuosic First Piano Concerto\, a work that poses extraordinary demands on the soloist and is filled with lush melodies and dramatic contrasts. \nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and at 2PM on Saturday that dives into the music you’ll hear! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks. \nThis concert is dedicated to the memory of Mark and Annie Bates by their loving family: Deborah\, Hiroshi\, Ken\, Bryan\, and Emily Yoshino. \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.\nMr. Lando appears by arrangement of Arabella Arts.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/beethoven-schumann-brahms/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260323T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T185025Z
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SUMMARY:Junior and Chamber Strings Joint Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert Gillespie and Sara Given\, conductors \nJoin the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras Junior and Chamber Strings for a joint concert with free admission. Repertoire includes Into the Stars\, French Dance\, Springer Mountain Morning\, O Abre Alas\, and Capathia (Junior Strings) and Echoes of Valor\, A Tender Moment\, Tango D’Amour\, and Fire in the Forge (Chamber Strings). Email Nia Dewberry (ndewberry@columbussymphony.com) for more information. \nThe 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 and inspire the passionate music-makers of central Ohio and elevate our community through musical excellence and innovation.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/junior-and-chamber-strings-joint-concert/
LOCATION:Hilliard Station Sixth Grade School\, 5600 Scioto Darby Rd\, Hilliard\, OH\, 43026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSYO Concert,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
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SUMMARY:La traviata
DESCRIPTION:A co-production with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra\, CAPA\, and Opera Columbus. \nComposed by Giuseppe Verdi and inspired by the Alexandre Dumas fils 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\, a celebrated courtesan who discovers true love in the arms of Alfredo Germont. However\, social pressures and Alfredo’s disapproving father compel her to renounce their love for the sake of his family’s reputation. Overcome by heartbreak and illness\, Violetta ultimately finds her way back to Alfredo\, but their reconciliation comes too late—she dies in his arms\, underscoring the opera’s powerful themes of love\, sacrifice\, and societal judgment. \nRossen Milanov\, conductor \nAubry Ballarò as Violetta Valery\nJohn Bellemer as Alfredo Germont\nRobert Kerr as Giorgio Germont\nBenjamin Bunsold as Gastone de Letorieres\nBrandon Whitish as Baron Douphol\nArtega Wright as Marchese D’Obigny + Grenville\nHilary Ginther as Flora Bervoix\nHannah Bullock as Annina \nAudio Description\, Touch Tour\, and Braille Programs are available at the Sunday performance.\nThis production will be performed in Italian with English captions.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/la-traviata/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T163000
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CREATED:20260323T200324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T185436Z
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SUMMARY:Repertory Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mark Sholl and Dr. Jim Bates\, conductors \nJoin the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras Repertory Orchestra for a concert with free admission. Repertoire includes I Vespri Siciliani (Verdi)\, selections from L’Arlesienne (Bizet)\, Lieutenant Kijé (Prokofiev)\, and the Grammy- and Oscar-winning hit song Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters! Email Nia Dewberry (ndewberry@columbussymphony.com) for more information. \nThe 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 and inspire the passionate music-makers of central Ohio and elevate our community through musical excellence and innovation.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/repertory-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:Weigel Hall – Ohio State University\, 1866 College Rd N\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:CSYO Concert,Education Slider
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
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CREATED:20250609T090018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200406Z
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SUMMARY:Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite
DESCRIPTION:Rossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubry Ballarò\, soprano\nNicholas Nestorak\, tenor\nHugh Russell\, baritone\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director\nBalletMet \nDvořák: The American Flag\nOrff: Trionfo di Afrodite (Triumph of Aphrodite) \nOur season concludes with this vibrant finale featuring the Columbus Symphony musicians and Chorus\, and dancers from BalletMet. Dvořák’s The American Flag is a spirited blend of nationalism and folk elements that celebrates the composer’s expressions of American patriotism and freedom. Orff’s Trionfo di Afroditi is the final installment of a musical trilogy that opens with the well-known Carmina Burana. This spectacular work showcases the full power of the chorus and orchestra\, explores love and beauty\, and embraces the listener in its powerful climaxes. \nEnjoy a free pre-concert talk at 6:30PM on Friday and Saturday\, that dives into the music you’ll hear that evening! There is no assigned seating during the pre-concert talks. \nThe Columbus Symphony uses Steinway Pianos generously furnished by Graves Piano.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/orff-triumph-of-aphrodite/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks 25-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T220000
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CREATED:20260323T160012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T201641Z
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SUMMARY:Guster - Nationwide Picnic with the Pops
DESCRIPTION:Elias Miller\, conductor \nGuster meets the Columbus Symphony! Witness three decades of indie-rock hits including “Satellite” and “Amsterdam” reimagined for a full orchestra. Experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration where bright melodies and clever songwriting meet world-class symphonic power. \nFounded in Somerville\, Massachusetts\, Guster has made a career of creating enduring songs like “Amsterdam\,” “Satellite\,” and “Do You Love Me.” In addition to their work in Guster\, singer Ryan Miller scores films and TV shows. Guitarist and singer Adam Gardner runs REVERB\, a non-profit dedicated to environmentally-friendly touring. Multi-instrumentalist Luke Reynolds writes and collaborates with artists like Regina Spektor\, Sharon Van Etten\, and Neko Case. Guster’s newest album\, Ooh La La\, was released in 2024.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/guster-nationwide-picnic-with-the-pops/
LOCATION:Columbus Commons\, 160 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic with the Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103008Z
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SUMMARY:Rachmaninoff & Bartók
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nSeptember 18 & 19 | 7:30PM Ohio Theatre \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nEva Gevorgyan\, piano  \nDobrinka Tabakova: Orpheus’ Comet\nRachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D Minor for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 30\nBartók: Concerto for Orchestra  \nThe Columbus Symphony’s 75th Anniversary season gets started with an exciting concert featuring a dazzling piano concerto and a showpiece for the entire orchestra. Orpheus’ Comet by Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabokova kicks off the program with buzzing strings and brass fanfares that connect ancient legend to future glory. Young rising star Eva Gevorgyan tackles Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece Third Piano Concerto\, one of the most thrilling and challenging works in the repertoire. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra provides a virtuosic turn for nearly every instrument\, highlighting the talent and artistry of our Columbus Symphony musicians.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/rachmaninoff-bartok/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T213000
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SUMMARY:Dvořák & Brahms
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n\nOctober 2 & 3 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubree Oliverson\, violin  \nStill: Serenade\nDvořák: Concerto in A Minor for Violin and Orchestra\, Op. 53\nBrahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, Op. 73  \nYoung American violinist Aubree Oliverson brings her flair\, passion\, and artistry back to the Columbus Symphony to perform Dvořák’s virtuosic Violin Concerto — a work the composer initially feared was “too difficult\,” but which has become a cornerstone of the repertoire\, showcasing breathtaking technical fireworks alongside moments of tender lyricism. The evening continues with Brahms’s radiant Second Symphony\, composed during an idyllic summer retreat and brimming with natural beauty. Often compared to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony\, it weaves together warmth\, nostalgia\, and pure joy before erupting in a jubilant finale. The concert opens with William Grant Still’s charming and heartfelt Serenade\, a gem by the pioneering African American composer. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/dvorak-brahms/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T213000
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SUMMARY:Mysteries\, Anthems & Victories
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nOctober 23 & 24 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nDavóne Tines\, bass-baritone  \nGregory Spears: The Mysteries (World Premiere)\nDavóne Tines: Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM\nTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor\, Op. 64  \nThe Columbus Symphony celebrates its 75th Anniversary season with the world premiere of The Mysteries\, a newly commissioned work by acclaimed American composer Gregory Spears. Superstar bass-baritone Davóne Tines\, who is “changing what it means to be a classical singer” (Alex Ross\, The New Yorker)\, will perform Concerto No. 2: ANTHEM\, a piece he created in collaboration with composers Michael Schachter\, Caroline Shaw\, and Tyshawn Sorey\, as well as poet Mahogany L. Browne\, that examines and reimagines the national anthem and other American songs. Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fifth Symphony\, with its famous “fate” motif\, begins in the depths of despair\, then twists and turns towards an exciting\, triumphal march. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mysteries-anthems-victories/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T213000
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SUMMARY:Verdi's Requiem
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nNovember 20 & 21 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nAnn Toomey\, soprano\nAlice Chung\, mezzo-soprano\nMoises Salazar\, tenor\nRichard Ollarsaba\, bass\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director   \nVerdi: Requiem \n​​One of the most monumental of all choral works\, Verdi’s Requiem was considered “too operatic” to be performed in the liturgical setting of an actual funeral mass—but this dramatic intensity is precisely what makes it unforgettable. From the terrifying Dies irae\, with its swirling strings and thunderous bass drum (a favorite of the Ohio State University Marching Band)\, to the achingly beautiful Lacrimosa and the whispered opening that rises from near silence\, the Requiem blends theatricality with profound reflection. Hear the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus\, joined by a quartet of exceptional guest soloists\, bring to life this masterpiece by the great Italian opera composer. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/verdis-requiem/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T213000
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SUMMARY:Winter Music Festival: Shostakovich & Prokofiev
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nJanuary 15 & 16 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nDmitry Shishkin\, piano  \nPaola Prestini: My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay\nProkofiev: Concerto No. 3 in C Major for Piano and Orchestra\, Op. 26\nShostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Minor\, Op. 47  \nMusic Director Rossen Milanov brings back the Winter Music Festival with stunning works by Soviet-era masters to warm up a cold January night. The “electrifying and flamboyant” Dmitry Shishkin performs Prokofiev’s witty Third Piano Concerto\, called “the most beautiful modern concerto for piano” when it premiered in 1921. Shostakovich’s popular Fifth Symphony begins with an icy and mysterious theme in the first movement and ends with a powerful and (seemingly) triumphant D-major finale. The concert opens with a new co-commissioned work by Paola Prestini\, a composer “known for pushing the boundaries of classical music” (Wall Street Journal) with music that is “otherworldly…outright gorgeous” (New York Times).  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/winter-music-festival-shostakovich-prokofiev/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T213000
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SUMMARY:Strauss & Dvořák
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nJanuary 21 | 7:30PM\nSouthern Theatre  \nElias Miller\, conductor \nR. Strauss: Suite in B-flat Major for Thirteen Wind Instruments\, Op. 4\nSam Wu: Along the Pacific Flyway\nDvořák: Serenade in D Minor\, Op. 44 \nJoin Assistant Conductor Elias Miller for a charming chamber music performance. Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds\, reminiscent of his Slavonic Dances\, evokes the atmosphere of an old-World castle. Richard Strauss’s intimate suite for thirteen wind instruments is an early work from the master who would become known for epic tone poems and operas. Rising star composer Sam Wu writes music that “abounds in delicate colours\, wisps of sound and sylvan textures” (Gramophone).  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/strauss-dvorak/
LOCATION:Southern Theatre\, 21 East Main Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T213000
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi x Vivaldi
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nJanuary 22 & 23 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nDaniel Rowland\, violin and conductor  \nVivaldi: Trio Sonata No. 12 in D Minor\, RV 63 “La Follia”\nVivaldi: Concerto in E-flat Major for Violin and Orchestra\, RV 253 (“La tempesta di mare”)\nOsvaldo Golijov: Tenebrae\nMax Richter: The Four Seasons Recomposed  \nViolinist Daniel Rowland\, known for his “fiery intensity” (Gramophone) leads the Columbus Symphony strings in a program that marries Baroque masterpieces with modern reinterpretations. Vivaldi’s “La Follia” Sonata is based on one of the oldest and most famous European musical themes\, while his stormy “La tempesta di mare” concerto hails from the same series as the famous Four Seasons — which contemporary composer Max Richter has recomposed to critical and popular acclaim. Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae is inspired by the contrast between human violence and cosmic beauty.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/vivaldi-x-vivaldi/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103021Z
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SUMMARY:Barber’s Adagio & Elgar’s Enigma
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4\n \nFebruary 12 & 13 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nMiguel Harth-Bedoya\, conductor\nJasmine Choi\, flute  \nJimmy López: Perú Negro\nNielsen: Concerto for Flute and Orchestra\nBarber: Adagio for Strings\nElgar: Variations on an Original Theme\, Op. 36 (“Enigma Variations”)  \nGuest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya\, former music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra\, opens this concert with Perú Negro\, a piece he commissioned from star composer Jimmy López that is an exciting homage to Afro-Peruvian music. Virtuoso flautist Jasmine Choi\, with a tone “glowing like gold [that] resonates like pearls” (Nikkei Daily Newspaper) performs the great Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s Flute Concerto before the Columbus Symphony ends the evening with two popular 20th-century works: Samuel Barber’s heart-rending Adagio for Strings has become synonymous with moments of national reflection and catharsis\, while Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” is a musical cryptogram depicting the composer’s inner circle\, including the elegantly moving “Nimrod.” 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/barbers-adagio-elgars-enigma/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T022556Z
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SUMMARY:Haydn's Creation
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4 \nMarch 12 & 13 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nAubry Ballarò\, soprano\nNick Nestorak\, tenor\nJoel Balzun\, baritone\nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director   \nHaydn: The Creation\, H. XXI:2  \nAs 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 turned to oratorio\, combining orchestra\, chorus\, and soloists to illustrate a stunning musical depiction of the Book of Genesis. Soprano Aubry Ballarò\, tenor Nick Nestorak\, and baritone Joel Balzun sing as the archangels Gabriel\, Uriel\, and Raphael\, and later embody Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Fans of Handel’s Messiah will not want to miss the glorious singing of the Columbus Symphony Chorus and the orchestra’s tone painting of the chaos of the universe\, bringing of light\, and creation of heaven\, earth\, animals\, and man.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/haydns-creation/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T022619Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4 \nMarch 19 & 20 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor  \nHovhaness: Symphony No. 2\, “Mysterious Mountain”\nMahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp Minor  \nMahler’s monumental Fifth Symphony opens with an iconic trumpet solo leading a funeral march\, but ends in lively\, celebratory D major. It comprises a massive emotional journey\, and along the way\, we visit a Scherzo that highlights Austrian dances and horn solos\, as well as the touching Adagietto for strings and harp — Mahler’s most famous composition and a musical love letter to his wife\, Alma. The Second Symphony of prolific 20th-century American composer Alan Hovhaness\, subtitled “Mysterious Mountain\,” provides a sweeping and spiritual opening to the evening.
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/mahlers-fifth/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T022648Z
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich & Sibelius
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4 \nApril 2 & 3 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nJoshua Roman\, cello  \nMissy Mazzoli: Orpheus Undone\nShostakovich: Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major for Cello and Orchestra\, Op. 107\nSibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, Op. 43  \nSuperstar cellist Joshua Roman\, who has the “virtuoso flair of Hendrix himself” (Gramophone)\, tackles one of the most difficult works ever composed for his instrument\, Shostakovich’s tragic yet exciting First Cello Concerto — originally written for and premiered by the legendary Mstislav Rostropovich. The concert opens with Orpheus Undone\, a suite drawn from contemporary American composer Missy Mazzoli’s ballet that re-imagines the Greek myth of the musician Orpheus and his wife\, Eurydice. We end the evening with Sibelius’s Second Symphony\, which the composer called “a confession of the soul” and that\, echoing Beethoven’s Fifth\, concludes in sounds of glorious triumph. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/shostakovich-sibelius/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T022746Z
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SUMMARY:Postcards in Music
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4 \nApril 9 & 10 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nGabriela Martinez\, piano  \nRespighi: Le fontane di Roma (The Fountains of Rome)\nRavel: Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra\nFalla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain for Piano and Orchestra\nDebussy: La mer  \nJoin the Columbus Symphony for an evening of musical postcards from Italy\, Spain\, and France. Respighi’s tone poem The Fountains of Rome takes us on a day-long sightseeing tour of the Fountain of Valle Giulia at dawn\, the Triton Fountain in the morning\, the Trevi Fountain at noon\, and the Villa Medici Fountain at sunset. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez\, praised as “elegant and incisive” by The New York Times\, presents Ravel’s jazzy Piano Concerto in G\, inspired by the sounds of Basque folk music\, followed by Falla’s evocative Nights in the Gardens of Spain. We end by journeying into Debussy’s sketches of wind\, waves\, and the power of the sea.  
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/postcards-in-music/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145408
CREATED:20260328T103051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T022809Z
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SUMMARY:Beethoven's Ode to Joy
DESCRIPTION:SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW\nSINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 4 \nApril 30 & May 1 | 7:30PM\nOhio Theatre  \nRossen Milanov\, conductor\nToni Marie Palmertree\, soprano\nMariya Kaganskaya\, mezzo-soprano\nVictor Starsky\, tenor\nCumhur Görgün\, bass-baritone \nColumbus Symphony Chorus\nStephen Caracciolo\, chorus director   \nBeethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor\, Op. 125 (“Choral”)  \n“Joy\, beautiful divine spark\, daughter from Paradise!” Celebrate the conclusion of the Columbus Symphony’s landmark 75th anniversary season and herald the arrival of summer with one of the greatest symphonies ever written\, Beethoven’s Ninth. This boundary-breaking work shattered convention and changed the course of musical history\, and hearing it performed live is an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the powerful voices of the Columbus Symphony Chorus as they join a quartet of guest artists and a massive orchestra to bring Beethoven’s inspirational Ode to Joy to life. 
URL:https://columbussymphony.com/event/beethovens-ode-to-joy/
LOCATION:Ohio Theatre\, 39 E State Street\, Columbus\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:CH Masterworks 26/27
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