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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.
Our 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.
Enjoy 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.
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Listen live to Let`s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter
April 10 & 11 | 8:00 PM
Davidson Theatre, Riffe Center
It’s De-Lovely, It’s Deluxe, It’s Delightful!" 🎶
Experience the genius of Cole Porter like never before. Stuart Chafetz leads the CSO and a trio of world-class performers in a tribute to the man who defined musical sophistication.
Featuring the hits you love:
✨ I’ve Got You Under My Skin
✨ I Get A Kick Out of You
✨ You’re the Top
...and many more!
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Watch as Vlad Petrachev, Principal Trombone of the Columbus Symphony plays the hardest piano solo on trombone. Notes you haven`t even heard of... #april1st
All those “one more takes” led to this… April Fools 😈
Here’s your daily musical horoscope ✨ which part of the orchestra are you?
🌷🌦️ April showers bring... well... April concerts of course! 🌷🌦️ Check out whats happening in April with our events page with the link in our bio!
CEO Maureen O`Brien will be speaking at TEDx Worthington Women! On April 9, 2026, TEDxWorthington Women will take the stage at the McConnell Arts Center, Worthington’s hub for performance and community connection. With its intimate 200-seat theatre and cultural reputation, the venue is a potent setting for ideas that matter. Check the link in bio for tickets!
Our 2026 theme, Bridge Builders, celebrates women leading across boundaries — highlighting their leadership, reshaping work-life balance, and harnessing creative power. Every speaker and performer will be a woman sharing her voice, her perspective, and her vision for change.
We are thrilled to announce our milestone 2026–27 Cardinal Health Masterworks season! Under Music Director Rossen Milanov, we celebrate our 75th Anniversary with a season of masterworks, world premieres, and a historic return to Carnegie Hall for the first time in 25 years.
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Highlights include: 🎻 The Classics: Beethoven’s 9th, Verdi’s Requiem, and Tchaikovsky. 🌟 New Voices: A World premieres of Gregory Spears and a co-commision of Paola Prestini`s My Brilliant Friend: Those Who leave . 🎹 Global Stars: Featuring Davóne Tines, Jasmine Choi, Eva Gevorgyan, and more!
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Let`s talk about last night... mind-blowing! You`ve got another shot tonight to witness Sandbox Percussion`s electrifying performance of @vietcuongmusic Re(new)al. From a thunderous standing ovation for this talented quartet to a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Shostakovich 8, this evening will leave you breathless. Tickets with the link in our bio.
Tickets are on sale now for Guster at Nationwide Picnic with the Pops! Head to the link in our bio to get your tickets today! Founded in Somerville, Massachusetts - Guster has made a career of creating enduring songs like"Amsterdam,” "Satellite,” and "Do You Love Me.”
In a co-production with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, CAPA and Opera Columbus. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi and inspired by Alexandre Dumas Fils’s 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.
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Special announcement!🚨 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops presents Guster with the Columbus Symphony, July 11th at 8PM at the Columbus Commons. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 27th at noon! Use the link in our bio to find out more!
As we close out Women’s History Month, we’re proud to spotlight Alicia Hui, our Principal Second Violin! 🎶✨
With vibrant tone, thoughtful musicianship, and inspiring leadership, Alicia plays a vital role in shaping the sound of our string section. As Principal Second Violin, she brings unity, depth, and dynamic energy to every performance Her artistry and dedication help create the powerful, nuanced sound our audiences love.
As we wrap up this month of celebration, we’re grateful for the extraordinary women whose talent, leadership, and passion make our music possible, on stage and beyond. 🥰
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Dear Plavari, we also "liek the mizik"! 🥰 Take a second to step away from the noise of the world and read these adorable notes from some of our youngest fans. This past month our education team put on one of our Young Peoples Concerts conducted by Elias Miller, and it was a smash hit. Shoutout to the Ohio Theatre and CAPA for the chairs. They love the chairs.
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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.
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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 opens Cardinal Health Masterworks season on Sept. 26.
