Dear Columbus Symphony Supporter,

Welcome to the Columbus Symphony’s 2023-24 Masterworks series! Thank you for joining us as we begin this season’s journey of discovery, beauty, and exploration into unique and inclusive experiences reflecting the evolving role of the Columbus Symphony in our community.

We open the season in grand style with Holst’s celestial masterpiece The Planets (September 22-24), featuring stunning HD imagery and the magnificent voices of the Columbus Symphony Women’s Chorus.

Following is The Beauty of Spain, October 14-15, featuring works by Spanish composers Turina and Chapí, as well as classic works by Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov that pay tribute to Spanish culture. Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns with Avner Dorman’s How to Love, titled after a book by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

Beethoven Pastoral Symphony, November 17-18, will feature Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” symphony, which musically depicts an idyllic landscape. The program will also include the Columbus premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank’s Conquest Requiem, which is made possible by Jack and Zoe Johnstone and the Committee for the Johnstone Fund for New Music of The Columbus Foundation.

On January 19-20, join us as we welcome 2024 with an exhilarating program featuring genre-defying string trio Time for Three. The group performs Kevin Puts’ Contact, which was written for them and draws inspiration from themes of reaching out and connection. Symphonie fantastique, Berlioz’ programmatic fever dream, depicts a young artist’s journey through obsession and delirium.

On behalf of the entire Columbus Symphony family, thank you for your exceptional support of our orchestra, and thank you for joining us to experience the power of music together.

Please enjoy tonight’s performance!

Rossen Milanov
Music Director