May 30, 2026
Rossen Milanov, Music Director
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A beloved summer tradition returns with iconic artists and unforgettable performances. Tickets on sale now!
Nationwide Picnic with the Pops volunteer signups are now open! Volunteering with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops offers a dynamic opportunity to support the arts while engaging with the community. To learn more, head to the link in our bio!
The popular Pint Size Performance series is back, and we’re teaming up with Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery for a happy hour performance! Purchase tickets with the link in our bio!
Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30PM for a chamber concert featuring Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and Principal Viola Karl Pedersen playing duets.
Doors open at 5PM. General admission seating is limited; please purchase tickets online to guarantee entry. Tickets may be available at the door subject to venue capacity.
COLUMBUS! Join us on July 18th for LeAnn Rimes! Tickets with the link in our bio!
LeAnn Rimes is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum selling artist whose genre-defying career has spanned nearly three decades. Her groundbreaking hit “How Do I Live” remains one of Billboard’s all-time greatest songs, and she’s had 15 top-10 hits across genres, including the global smash “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” Rimes has sold over 48 million records globally, earned eight Grammy nominations and two wins, and made history as the youngest solo artist ever to receive a Grammy.
Show us what you got! Every show during Nationwide Picnic with the Pops, we hold a table decorating contest that show off how clever and creative our amazing patrons are. Your decorations are your entry form! Winners receive $50.00 gift cards to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.
Thank you to Cameron Mitchell Restaurants @cmrcolumbus for being one of our amazing sponsors!
It was actually an amazing and drama-free night 😌 #cso75 Almost two weeks later and we are still thinking about that ice sculpture and champagne girl❤️
This week, we’re spotlighting Jessica Hung, Assistant Concertmaster of the Columbus Symphony 🎻✨
Appointed in 2025, Jessica brings a distinguished career as a violinist and leader, including long-standing service as Concertmaster of the Dayton Philharmonic and performances with orchestras across the U.S. She has also appeared as a soloist in major works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, and more.
A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, she began her orchestral journey early, performing with ensembles such as the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and studying under leading violin pedagogues.
Beyond the stage, Jessica also holds a Master of Social Work and has supported communities through hospice and mental health care.
Get to know more of the musicians who make our sound possible at the link in our bio!
Experience it again 🎶
Relive this amazing performance from this past season, led by Rossen Milanov and featuring Caroline Hong.
This dynamic program spans bold storytelling and iconic sound, from Leoš Janáček’s Taras Bulba to the jazz-infused brilliance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and the sweeping lyricism of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3.
📻 Tune in with WOSU Public Media at the listed times to hear it again.
Thank you to WOSU for helping us share these incredible performances with our community 💙
Wait... is the whole alphabet here? Guess so!! Take this as your sign to come see one of our amazing concerts! Check out our events at the link in our bio.
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The popular Pint Size Performance series is back, and we’re teaming up with Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery for a happy hour performance! Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30PM for a chamber concert featuring Concertmaster Joanna Frankel and Principal Viola Karl Pedersen playing duets.
Doors open at 5PM, and while limited tickets may be available at the door, you can get your tickets today to guarantee entry.
COLUMBUS! Join us July 11th for Guster! Tickets at the link in our bio.
Enjoy summer with the Columbus Symphony as late ’90s alt‑rock favorites Guster take the stage on July 11 for a dynamic, career‑spanning performance. For more than three decades, Guster has built a devoted following with their smart, alt pop‑rock sound—crafting standout songs like “Amsterdam,” “Satellite,” and “Overexcited.”
Now, hear these fan‑favorite hits and fresh new music reimagined with the full power and color of the Columbus Symphony behind them. With bright melodies, introspective lyrics, and irresistible hooks elevated by orchestral arrangements, this concert promises a one‑of‑a‑kind musical experience you won’t forget.
Last Thursday, we kicked off our 75th Anniversary with Crescendo: a party, a performance, and an amazing way to start our diamond anniversary. Thank you to all the amazing people who made this happen! #CSO75
This week, we’re spotlighting Pei-An Chao, Cello of the Columbus Symphony, as part of our “Who We Are” series🎻✨
A CSO member since 2000, Pei-An has helped lead the cello section for over two decades and has appeared as a soloist and frequent principal. She is also an active chamber musician with groups including UCelli, Cygnus String Quartet, and the Columbus Ohio Discovery Ensemble.
Born in Taipei and raised in New York City, she began piano at 4 and cello at 9. She earned degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory of Music, graduating with distinction.
Beyond performing, Pei-An is a dedicated educator and mentor, teaching and coaching students throughout Central Ohio and beyond.
Get to know more of the musicians who make our sound possible at the link in our bio!
Listen again 🎶
Relive this amazing concert and world premier from this past season, led by Rossen Milanov and featuring Lauren Cauley and Mariel Roberts Musa.
This compelling program showcases the contemporary sound world of Jeffrey Mumford alongside the monumental power of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 (“Titan”).
📻 Tune in with WOSU Public Media at the listed times to hear it again.
Thank you to WOSU for helping us share these incredible performances with our community 💙
Clock it... Nationwide Picnic with the Pops is the vibe regardless of what generation you`re from. Tickets with the link in our bio!
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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.
