The classical music and dance organizations of Greater Columbus promise to nurture souls and nurture spirits in the months ahead.
The Columbus Symphony and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will perform music that inspires and challenges. Those with a taste for grand opera drama can choose between the CSO’s performance of the lyrical warhorse “La Boheme” or Opera Columbus’ thought-provoking production of contemporary opera “Fellow Travellers.”
Vibrant dance productions seek to remain a part of the art scene following the return of BalletMet’s Nutcracker in December. From “Giselle” by BalletMet to “Swan Lake” by the Russian Ballet Theater on tour, dance lovers will have plenty to enjoy. And if you consider jazz the most romantic of all musical languages, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra and guest singers will perform on Valentine’s Day weekend.
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The Columbus Symphony’s “Russian Winter Festival”
OHIO THEATER, 39 E. STATE ST.
Details: The annual symphony festival celebrating Russian music will conclude with a visit from guest pianist Inon Barnatan, who will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 3”.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Jan 21-22, 2 p.m. Jan 23
Admission: $10.33 to $81.73
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.columbussymphony.com
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ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
SOUTH THEATER, 21 E. MAIN ST.
Details: It will be three times the virtuosity of classical music when guest pianist Spencer Myer joins cello Katherine McLin and principal cellist Marc Moskovitz to perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Triple Concerto’.
Time: 5:30 p.m. on January 22, 7 p.m. on January 23
Admission: $16 to $58
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.promusicacolumbus.org
“Dancing with the Stars Live”
PALACE THEATER, 34 W. LARGE ST.
Details: Dancers from the popular TV show will cut a rug at tango, salsa and other dance styles.
Time: 7:30 p.m. January 26
Admission: $49 to $579 (VIP tickets)
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.capa.com
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The Columbus Symphony Orchestra: “La Bohème”
OHIO THEATER, 39 E. STATE ST.
Details: The symphony will provide rich orchestral accompaniment to a fully staged performance of Giacomo Puccini’s iconic opera. The singers include soprano Michelle Johnson as Mimi, tenor Joshua Stewart as Rodolfo and members of the Columbus Symphony Chorus, which had been absent from Ohio Theater stages since before the pandemic.
Time: 7:30 p.m. February 4-5
Admission: $10.33 to $81.73
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.columbussymphony.com
Columbus Jazz Orchestra
SOUTH THEATER, 21 E. MAIN ST.
Details: Make your Valentine’s Day both romantic and upbeat with the orchestra’s ‘Valentine Romance’ program, featuring guest vocalists Carly Thomas Smith and Bruce Wermuth.
Time: 7:30 p.m. February 10, 8 p.m. February 11-12, 3 p.m. February 13
Admission: $14 to $74.90
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.jazzartsgroup.org
“Giselle” by BalletMet
RIFFE CENTER’S DAVIDSON THEATRE, 77 S. HIGH ST.
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Details: In BalletMet’s first performance at the Davidson Theater since the pandemic began, the troupe will bring the classic 1841 ballet “Giselle” to life, centering on the ill-fated romance between the title heroine and a dishonorable nobleman.
Time: 8 p.m. Feb. 11; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. February 12; 2 p.m. Feb. 13; 7:30 p.m. February 17; 8 p.m. February 18-19
Admission: $35 to $71.75
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: balletmet.org
The Columbus Symphony with vocalist Michael Cavanaugh
PALACE THEATER, 34 W. LARGE ST.
Details: Singer Michael Cavanaugh, best known to audiences for starring in the Billy Joel-inspired Broadway musical “Movin’ Out,” will team up with the symphony orchestra to perform “Music of the Great Singer/Songwriters,” complete with arrangements orchestral sets of tunes by James Taylor, Neil Diamond and, of course, Joel himself.
Time: 8 p.m. February 12
Admission: $35 to $88
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.columbussymphony.com
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Opera Columbus’ ‘Travelling Companions’
SOUTH THEATER, 21 E. MAIN ST.
Details: For its second production of the season, the company will present an opera focusing on the discrimination suffered by homosexuals in American government positions in the 1950s.
Time: 7:30 p.m. on February 25, 2 p.m. on February 27
Admission: $27.50 to $107.50
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.operacolumbus.org
Swan Lake of the Russian Ballet Theater
PALACE THEATER, 34 W. LARGE ST.
Details: Authentic Russian-style dancing, hand-painted sets and hand-stitched costumes will characterize this traveling production of the 1877 classic ballet.
Time: 7:30 p.m. February 26
Admission: $30 to $125
COVID Policy: Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Contact: www.capa.com
