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A beloved summer tradition returns with iconic artists and unforgettable performances. Tickets on sale now!
Calling all middle and high school musicians! 🎶 Ready to perform with a high-level ensemble of talented peers? Audition for the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras and take your music to the next level. Audition deadlines are May 10! Head to the link in our bio for audition information and to hear our most recent concert!
Tag the person you want to see audition!
Thank you to the AMAZING Friends of the Columbus Symphony for hosting our annual Staff & Musician Appreciation Dinner. The Friends have been with us since the beginning, 75 years ago. We could not do what we do without them.
To learn more about these amazing people, head to the link in our bio!
⚠️ 🚨 OHIO! Come see Grammy Award-winning performing artist, producer and composer Wyclef Jean as he returns after debuting with the Columbus Symphony in 2018! 🔗 Tickets with the link in our bio
Wyclef’s music, both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees, has been a powerful pop cultural force for over two decades. With a wealth of musical influences from jazz to classic rock to reggae, Wyclef’s hits include “Gone Till November,” “We Trying to Stay Alive,” and more.
Awe… this might be the cutest merch drop yet 🐶🎶
We’re so excited to introduce a new way to wear your love for the symphony. Now your pup can be part of it too.
Perfect for summer strolls, patio hangs, and every adventure in between, this bandana lets your dog rep the music wherever you go.
Shop now through the link in our bio and grab yours while they last!
This week, we’re spotlighting Vladislav Petrachev, our principal trombonist! 🎶
Hailing from Saint Petersburg, Russia, Vladislav has performed with world-class orchestras including the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, collaborating with celebrated conductors across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. His artistry as a soloist and competition laureate has earned him international acclaim, including top prizes at major competitions.
Alongside performing, Vladislav is a dedicated educator, sharing his expertise through teaching roles at Southern Illinois University, University of Kentucky, and Kentucky State University, shaping the next generation of brass musicians. 💙
Get to know more of the talented musicians who make our sound possible at the link in our bio.
Experience it again 🎶
Relive this amazing from this past season, conducted by Rossen Milanov and featuring an incredible lineup of soloists—Lydia Grindatto, Mariya Kaganskaya, Victor Starsky, and Cumhur Görgün—alongside the Columbus Symphony Chorus under the direction of Stephen Caracciolo.
Experience the power and intensity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem, one of the most profound and moving works in classical music.
📻 Tune in with WOSU Public Media at the listed times to hear it again.
Thank you to WOSU for helping us share these unforgettable performances with our community 💙
Last Friday, our CEO Maureen O`Brien joined Collin Dorsey and Bryn Caswell on WBNS 10 TV`s The Big Picture to talk about our 75th anniversary and our Nationwide Picnic with the Pops season!
Watch the whole episode with the link in our bio!
The artistry behind the opera doesn’t happen by chance. In this Columbus Underground feature, Conductor Elias Miller takes us behind the scenes of what it really takes to bring opera to life, from preparation to performance. Read the full article at the link in our bio!
We love when you tag us! Check out some of our amazing patrons who help make our concerts so special! Want to be featured? Tag us with #columbussymphony or @columbussymphony It`s that simple! Use the link in our bio to make your next night out special!
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Happy Earth Day! The Columbus Symphony is so grateful to have previously partnered with the best the world has to offer right here in Columbus. This includes Ash Cave with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Columbus Recreation and Parks, the Columbus Zoo, and one of our favorite venues, the Columbus Commons. Swipe to the end to see a throwback from the `70s featuring an elephant and one of our horn players!
See Ledisi this summer on June 13th at the Columbus Commons!
Ledisi’s love for classic songs and legendary singers knows no bounds. The Grammy-winning vocalist celebrated the catalog of Nina Simone at the Hollywood Bowl in 2021, and now, on her new album For Dinah, the powerhouse pays tribute to Dinah Washington. Raised in Alabama, Washington sang the blues and jazz with the same charm she brought to pop. Ledisi brings the same spirit across everything she does, imbuing Washington’s classic songs with the verve of neo-soul and contemporary jazz. Be there and see why John Legend called her “one of the greatest singers in the world, period.”
This Saturday at 2:00pm, listen to Columbus Museum of Art Curator Daniel Marcus as they explore the cultural background of Carl Orff’s Trionfo di Afrodite. Marcus discusses the suppression of modernism and revival of ancient Greek and Roman art in 1930s Germany. After the talk, enjoy a live performance by Columbus Symphony musicians Megan Amos (principal horn), Hugo Souza (principal oboe) and Suzanne Newcomb (piano) of Carl Reinecke’s Trio in A minor, Op. 188.
Tickets with the link in our bio!
We`d attend a party with this playlist! See the #1 hit in the country when these musicians joined the Columbus Symphony!
Happy Volunteer Recognition Day! We truly love our volunteers and we simply couldn`t do what we do without them. From early mornings at Coffee Dress rehearsals and late nights at Nationwide Picnic with the Pops or our many theatre shows, to pansy sale fundraisers and the Symphony Pride advisory board, and so much more- our volunteers are hands-down the best.
Use the link in our bio to learn more about volunteer opportunities!
This week, we’re spotlighting David Tanner, violinist, as part of our “Who We Are” series! 🎶✨
A member of the orchestra since 1984, David brings decades of experience, artistry, and dedication to every performance. From his early career as Principal Second Violin with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra to his studies at the Eastman School of Music, his musical foundation is both strong and distinguished.
Beyond the stage, David is a dedicated educator, mentoring talented young violinists and helping shape the next generation of musicians. 💙
Get to know more of the talented musicians who make our sound possible at the link in our bio!
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Celebrating 75 Years of World-Class Artistry, Meaningful Collaboration, and a Commitment to Community.
Subscriptions on sale now.
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.
