Immerse yourself in the moment
Dear Friends:
We invite you to explore the magical connections created through our shared love of live music.
Our 47th season promises to entertain, enrich, and enlighten from Béla Fleck’s dazzling banjo to Gulda’s wild mix of rock and jazz to the heavenly life of Mahler’s Fourth Symphony to the iconic Appalachian Spring. Each performance will ignite our imagination and inspire our hearts and minds.
We celebrate not only the incredible musicians who grace our stage but also YOU our vibrant community who gathers with us for these memorable experiences. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or as a longtime friend, discover something new or rediscover some of your cherished favorites this season.
David Danzmayr
The Wayne P. Lawson, PhD and William Mitchell, MD Music Director
Season
at a Glance
No two performances will be the same. That’s because of the unique energy you bring. Join us and create a shared experience, one measure at a time.
Summer Music Series
Neighborhood Series: Schubert’s Octet
Béla Fleck’s Rhapsody in Blue
Saint-Saëns & Schubert
Mozart & Gulda
Mahler Symphony No. 4
January 17 & 18
Mozart & Schnittke
April 11 & 12
NAKED CLASSICS: Appalachian Spring
May 15
Copland & Shostakovich
May 16 & 17
Outreach programs
More concerts and events to be announced throughout the year.
When you love something, you want to share it with as many people as possible. That’s why ProMusica is committed to sharing our music throughout Columbus, transforming lives and enriching communities. Visit promusicacolumbus.org to learn more about our education and outreach programs, which include the Family Library Series, Musicians in the Schools, Play Us Forward, and Open Rehearsals.
Subscription Series
Six Concerts at the Southern Theatre
World-renowned soloists join ProMusica at the storied Southern Theatre to reimagine tradition. Every note is played to keep you on the edge of your senses.
Béla Fleck’s Rhapsody in Blue
Béla Fleck, banjo Paul Rissmann, composer David Danzmayr, conductor
Rissmann - FLOW: Variations Over Time [Commission & World Premiere] Gershwin (arr. Fleck) - Rhapsody in Blue Beethoven - Symphony No. 1
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What is your most memorable live music experience?
ProMusica’s 47th season opens with our signature celebratory style! GRAMMY-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck dazzles with his arrangement of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and the orchestra premieres composer and NAKED CLASSICS host Paul Rissmann’s FLOW: Variations Over Time taking audiences on a journey through landmark styles of modern orchestral music. The evening closes with Beethoven’s dynamic Symphony No. 1, for a thrilling start to the year.
Support for Paul Rissmann’s commission is made possible by an anonymous donor.
Saturday, October 18 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 19 | 7:00 PM
BÉLA FLECK
Saint-Saëns & Schubert
Evoking cultural connection and reflection, the orchestra opens with Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina a fusion of Andean folk traditions and classical textures. Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and pianist Terrence Wilson makes his ProMusica debut, performing Saint-Saëns’ virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert concludes with Schubert’s powerful and moving Symphony No. 4 “Tragic.”
Saturday, November 8 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 9 | 7:00 PM
Mozart & Gulda
Mark Kosower, cello David Danzmayr, conductor
Still - The American Scene: Suite No. 1 “The East”
Gulda - Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra
Mozart - Symphony No. 22
Mozart - Symphony No. 35 “Hafner”
An evening rich with classical and contemporary influences Mark Kosower, principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, performs Friedrich Gulda’s genre-defying Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, fusing classical tradition with jazz and rock flair. William Grant Still’s imaginative The East opens the program, and Mozart’s rarely performed Symphony No. 22 is paired with one of his most famous works, the lively and lyrical Symphony No. 35 “Hafner.”
Saturday, December 13 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 14 | 7:00 PM
Mahler
Symphony No. 4 4 5
of Mahler’s beloved Symphony No. 4. Acclaimed for her radiant voice and expressive artistry, renowned soprano Camilla Tilling makes her ProMusica debut, showcasing her versatility as a soloist with both Mahler and Golijov’s Three Songs for Soprano and String Orchestra
Saturday, January 17 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, January 18 | 7:00 PM
Mozart & Schnittke
Julian Rhee, violin & viola
Janice Carissa, piano Vadim Gluzman, violin & leader
Schnittke - Moz-Art à la Haydn for Two Violins and Strings
Mozart - Piano Concerto No. 17
Daugherty - Diamond in the Rough Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante
Creative Partner Vadim Gluzman leads a witty and bold program, joined by returning rising stars Julian Rhee and Janice Carissa. An homage to Mozart is presented in Schnittke’s theatrical Moz-Art à la Haydn, followed by Mozart’s elegant Piano Concerto No. 17. Daugherty’s Diamond in the Rough sparkles before the musicians close with Mozart’s grand and joyful Sinfonia Concertante.
Saturday, April 11 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 12 | 7:00 PM
JULIAN RHEE
JANICE CARISSA
CAMILLA
Copland & Shostakovich
Vadim Gluzman, violin
David Danzmayr, conductor
Shostakovich - Waltz II from Suite for Variety Orchestra No. 1
Shostakovich - Violin Concerto No. 1
Copland - Appalachian Spring
J. Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz
Creative Partner and violinist Vadim Gluzman, Music Director David Danzmayr, and the orchestra reunite onstage to present Shostakovich’s powerful Violin Concerto No. 1, a work of emotional depth and intensity. Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring evokes a sentimental and tender contrast, capturing the heart of the American spirit. Strauss’ iconic Blue Danube Waltz closes the concert with sweeping elegance and charm bringing the 47th season to a joyful finale.
Saturday, May 16 | 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 17 | 7:00 PM
When was the last time music moved you?
Coda: Post-Concert Conversations
What do we love almost as much as playing music?
Talking about music.
Join us for an open forum directly following each Southern Theatre performance. Listen to lively conversation as our guest artists, composers, and conductor give insight into the music performed.
For ticket holders, Coda is
Dare to be moved
Orchestra photos: Rick Buchanan Photography
Neighborhood Series
We know you can’t always make it to the theatre. Our Neighborhood Series brings the orchestra to you, performing one-hour programs in communities across Columbus, in exquisite venues like Saint Mary Catholic Church and Worthington United Methodist Church.
Schubert’s Octet
Vadim Gluzman, violin & leader
ProMusica Musicians
Schubert - Octet
Filled with drama, lyricism, and joyful virtuosity, Creative Partner and violinist Vadim Gluzman and our musicians perform one of the greatest works in the chamber repertoire.
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Saturday, October 11 | 7:00 PM
Worthington United Methodist Church
600 High St, Worthington, OH 43085
Sunday, October 12 | 4:00 PM
Saint Mary Catholic Church
684 S Third St, Columbus, OH 43206
NAKED CLASSICS
Host Paul Rissmann presents this innovative program exploring classical music in a fun and fresh format. Through images, sound bites, and interviews with our musicians, NAKED CLASSICS deconstructs some of the greatest works in the orchestral repertoire, uncovering secrets in the score, and exploring the composer’s life and times. At the end, you will be treated to a full performance of the works.
NAKED CLASSICS is for everyone—from the frequent concertgoer to the newcomer. We invite you to be entertained and enlightened!
Appalachian Spring
Paul Rissmann, presenter & host David Danzmayr, conductor
Copland - Appalachian Spring
Join us as we explore Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring and uncover the heart of this American classic. With host Paul Rissmann, discover how Copland captured the essence of our nation’s landscapes and traditions in one of its most beloved and uplifting works.
Friday, May 15 | 7:30 PM
Southern Theatre
21 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Summer Music Series
What could be more romantic than classical music under a starlit summer sky? Join us for our threeconcert Summer Music Series, with performances at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and at Westerville’s Alum Creek Park Amphitheater.
Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs, and bring a date—or the whole family. Concerts are free, and all ages are welcome.
WITH SUPPORT FROM SUPPORTING SPONSOR 1 2 3
Tuesday, August 5 | 7:00 PM
Alum Creek Park Amphitheater
221 W Main St, Westerville, OH 43081
Thursday, August 7 | 8:00 PM
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
Friday, August 8 | 8:00 PM
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
PRESENTING SPONSORS The Crane Family Foundation The Fox Foundation
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*Limit two per valid student ID; applicable for regular season performances only. Special events excluded.
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All single tickets, including tickets for NAKED CLASSICS and Neighborhood Series, go on sale in September.
