The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “Beethoven and The Scottish” on May 13th, 2023. This concert features Felix Mendelssohn’s third symphony known as the “Scottish” because it reflects Scotland, its climate, and its culture. Pianist and former Schwob School of Music professor Henry Kramer returns to Columbus to perform Beethoven’s fourth piano concerto replacing Claire Huangci.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “Remembering…” on March 18th, 2023. This concert finds its inspiration in our desire to remember: a departed loved one, a bittersweet history, and a gallery of dear friends.

You can hear the Columbus Symphony in concert on Georgia Public Broadcasting throughout February on Front Row Georgia. GPB's Sarah Zaslaw recently caught up with its maestro. Here's what he said:

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is thrilled to announce the return of one of Columbus’ premier events, the Synovus Toast of the Town. The Synovus Toast of the Town is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents two concerts on Friday, February 17th, 2023. Plan a Valentine’s weekend with tickets to a lovely evening of music as the CSO presents “Can This Be Love?” or join the CSO for a family matinee concert titled “The Thrill of the Orchestra.”

COLUMBUS, GA - December 13th, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “Beethoven’s Eighth” on January 7th, 2023. Hear the vivacious and quirky Eighth Symphony, music for oboe and strings by Vaughan Williams performed by CSO principal oboist Erica Howard, and a lively work by young, African-American composer Jessie Montgomery.

COLUMBUS, GA - November 8th, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “German Baroque” on November 19th, 2022.

Evren Ozel has been playing the piano since the age of three. This week, the Minneapolis native will make his debut with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for their October 22 concert in Bill Heard Theatre at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts.

COLUMBUS, GA - October 4th, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents “Ozel Plays Tchaikovsky” on October 22nd, 2022. Young pianist, Evren Ozel, will make his CSO debut performing the ever-popular first concerto by Tchaikovsky.

The CSO was awarded two grants by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2023.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra is set to open their 2022-23 season this week with a concert featuring repertoire Maestro George Del Gobbo selected to highlight the immense talent and skill of the orchestra's members.

COLUMBUS, GA - September 6th, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kicks off the 2022-23 season on September 17th with “Myths, Legends, & Folk Tunes.”

Meet our 2022-23 guest artists!

Evren Ozel, piano
Josiah Coe, viola
Erica Howard, oboe
Stella Chen, violin
Claire Huangci, piano

COLUMBUS, GA, June 27, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is thrilled to announce the appointment of their new Executive Director, Courtney Huffman.

COLUMBUS, GA, May 24, 2022 - The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is delighted to announce their 2022-2023 Concert Season.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra continues their 2022 season this Saturday with a concert of two of Beethoven's greatest masterpieces.