The Columbus Symphony is set to conclude its 75th anniversary season with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”). The performances are scheduled for April 30 and May 1 at 7:30 PM at the Ohio Theatre.
A Landmark Performance
The performance will feature conductor Rossen Milanov, soprano Toni Marie Palmertree, mezzo-soprano Mariya Kaganskaya, tenor Victor Starsky, and bass-baritone Cumhur Görgün. The Columbus Symphony Chorus, directed by Stephen Caracciolo, will also participate.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is described as a “boundary-breaking perform” that “shattered convention and changed the course of musical history.” The performance will include the famous “Ode to Joy” movement.
The Columbus Symphony has indicated that this performance is intended to “herald the arrival of summer.” It is described as an “unforgettable experience.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the performance take place?
The performance is scheduled for April 30 and May 1 at 7:30 PM at the Ohio Theatre.
Who will be performing?
Rossen Milanov will conduct, and the performance will feature Toni Marie Palmertree, Mariya Kaganskaya, Victor Starsky, and Cumhur Görgün as vocal soloists, along with the Columbus Symphony Chorus.
What piece of music will be performed?
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 (“Choral”) will be performed.
Will audiences continue to support live orchestral music in Columbus after this event remains to be seen.
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