The Columbus Symphony announced its 2026–27 season on March 30, a year-long program framed as a celebration of the orchestra’s 75th anniversary. Music Director Rossen Milanov will lead a season that balances symphonic tradition with contemporary commissions, with one high-profile milestone at its center: the orchestra’s first appearance at Carnegie Hall in 25 years.

The Carnegie Hall performance, scheduled for October 28, 2026, will feature bass-baritone Davóne Tines and the world premiere of “The Mysteries,” a new work by composer Gregory Spears. Milanov noted that the occasion carries particular meaning for musicians who have never performed in the storied New York venue. The season also includes three major choral collaborations — Verdi’s Requiem, Haydn’s The Creation, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 — alongside new commissions by Osvaldo Golijov, Jimmy López, and Missy Mazzoli.

Guest soloists for the season include pianists Eva Gevorgyan and Gabriela Martinez, violinists Aubree Oliverson and Daniel Rowland, and cellist Joshua Roman. Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony reaches more than 55,000 students annually through education programs, youth orchestras, and performances across Central Ohio and the Appalachian region. Season subscriptions are available through the orchestra’s website.

Source: Symphony