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Music Director Rossen Milanov leads a world premiere and return to Carnegie Hall.

‼️ 👑 💂♂️ In the spirit of giving, we wanted to give back a little too! This Friday`s performance is 50% off! Use the link in our bio to purchase tickets.
🎉 🙌 Help us in congratulating Cameron! Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra and Galion High School senior Cameron Fullen has been selected as the sole tubist for All-State Orchestra and Regional Orchestra, marking her third year earning All-State honors. Read the full story with the link in our bio.
Today is World Pianist Day! November 8th was chosen by piano by piano shop owner and cultural activist Ivan Manko-Vertogradov because 11 x 8 is 88 which is the number of keys on a traditional keyboard! Check out our other concerts with the link in our bio!
We could not do what we do without the amazing support of Graves Piano for furnishing all of our Steinway pianos.
Not only do we love our amazing guest artists piano players but also our incredibly talented associate musicians, soloists, and chorus accompanists like Caroline Hong, Suzanne Newcomb, and Casey Cook!
😇 ⛪ 🎵 Get ready for a Gospel Symphony Celebration with Dr. Nia Allen! Get your tickets with the link in our bio 🔗 This performance is a vibrant concert uniting orchestral majesty with the soaring energy of contemporary and traditional gospel music. Led by Conductor Jonathan Taylor Rush, the evening features acclaimed guest soloist Dr. Nia Allen alongside a gospel choir made of local gospel singers, co-directed by Drs. Milton & Merlyn Ruffin.
Celebrate 100 years of performing arts at the Palace Theatre! Buy one ticket, get one free for the celebration concert on Saturday, November 14 with offer code PALACE100BOGO
Hosted by legendary bandleader Paul Shaffer, the concert features Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc, Blessing Offor, Lisa Fischer, Jackson Dean, Etienne Charles, Billy Valentine, and more, with Grammy-winning drummer and producer Gregg Field bringing together this remarkable cast of artists with the Columbus Symphony and Columbus Jazz Orchestra. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime concert celebration.
Learn more about the event with the link in our bio!
Take a second and listen to the second movement "Scene by the Brook" of Ludwig van Beethoven`s Symphony No. 6. Today is National Stress Awareness Day and we wanted to remind you that we have two more concerts with our FREE guided engagement and meditations, led by licensed professional music therapists from Ohio Music Therapy Services, LLC.
All sessions are at 6:30PM and last around 30 minutes in Room 4 at the Ohio Theatre. Space is limited, first come, first served. To RSVP, fill out the form with the link in our bio.
Hear from mezzo-soprano, Alice Chung about why you should come see Verdi`s Requiem! Tickets here:
We want YOU 🫵 The musicians of the Columbus Symphony enrich the central Ohio community through extraordinary talent, passion, dedication, and the highest standards of musicianship.
Click here to learn more information and to apply: https://columbussymphony.com/orchestra/auditions/
Candidates must be invited to participate in the audition. All applicants will be notified of their invitation status following the application deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
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🇬🇧💂 Are you chuffed to hear some movie music in November, mate? We certainly are! Music of the Knights and Verdi`s Requiem are full of incredibly popular music hits. From Dies irae to Live and Let Die, we quite literally have something for everyone. Check out everything with the link in our bio!
Be safe, eat lots of candy, and we will see you November 13th for our Music of the Knights show! It is a must see - music from Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber. Tickets at the link in our bio!
As we reflect on this remarkable milestone, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Columbus Symphony supporters. From our send-off concert to our performance at Carnegie Hall, your generosity and dedication have made our 75th Anniversary Season possible. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to sharing the rest of this landmark season with you.
The Columbus Symphony’s world premiere of Gregory Spears` The Mysteries is made possible by The Donald Harris Fund for New Compositions.
The Columbus Symphony`s return to Carnegie Hall is made possible by the Anne H. Melvin Fund, with additional generous support from Rossen Milanov & Bob Gardler and Joseph Wisne & Bridgette Mariea
Check out the rest of the season with the link in our bio!
Photos by the amazing Chris Lee @chrisleephotonyc
⁉️ PLEASE CHECK YOUR KIDS` CANDY! You can also check out Music of the Knights featuring the songs of Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber with the link in our bio!
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🗽🍎 Thank you to all of our Columbus Symphony supporters. From our send-off concert to our Carnegie Hall performance, you have made this 75th Anniversary Season possible. Thank you so much! We can’t wait to share the rest of our milestone anniversary season with you!
The Columbus Symphony’s world premiere of Gregory Spears` The Mysteries is made possible by The Donald Harris Fund for New Compositions.
The Columbus Symphony`s return to Carnegie Hall is made possible by the Anne H. Melvin Fund, with additional generous support from Rossen Milanov & Bob Gardler and Joseph Wisne & Bridgette Mariea
Check out the rest of the season with the link in our bio!
💊 🏥 You can`t really argue with the CEO`s orders. Come pick up your prescription at the Davidson Theatre on NOV 13 with the link in our bio.
Idea credit from Columbus Crew
🎃 🎃 Alexa, play Toccata and Fugue in d minor. Happy Pumpkin Day! Look at all these spooky jack o` lanterns from our not so spooky Columbus Symphony. The only thing scarier though is not coming to our next show. Tickets at the link in our bio.
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Celebrating 75 Years of World-Class Artistry, Meaningful Collaboration, and a Commitment to Community.
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Single tickets on sale May 4th.

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The Columbus Symphony is excited to announce the appointment of Maureen O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2025. With a distinguished career in arts leadership and a deep commitment to community engagement, O’Brien will lead the organization into its next chapter of artistic excellence and innovation and bring to fruition the vision of a future home for the orchestra.
