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Columbus Symphony Announces Lineup for 2019-20 Pops Series
The Columbus Symphony announces its roster for the 2019-20 Pops Series. Both subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale Wednesday, August 28, at 10am.
2019-20 CSO POPS
Disney Concerts: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Saturday, October 19, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Experience Tim Burton’s timeless holiday classic all over again as the Columbus Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s classic score live to picture. The Nightmare Before Christmas follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town's beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to kidnap Santa Claus and take over the Christmas holiday. Rated PG.
Brahms V. Radiohead
Saturday, November 9, 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Steve Hackman, conductor
Conductor, composer, arranger, producer, and songwriter Steve Hackman conducts his Brahms V. Radio creation that synthesizes all four movements of Brahms’ First Symphony (1882) with eight songs from the Radiohead album OK Computer (1997), including “Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police,” “No Surprises,” and “Let Down.”
Holiday Pops
Friday, December 6, 8pm
Saturday, December 7, 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, December 8, 3pm
Ronald J. Jenkins, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Columbus Children’s Choir
BalletMet Academy
A great annual Columbus tradition continues as Ronald J. Jenkins leads the Columbus Symphony and Chorus in some of the season’s most-loved holiday songs and carols. Santa will also stop by to help spread the holiday cheer!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Saturday, January 18, 2pm & 8pm
Ohio Theatre
Grab your broom and get ready for the tasks ahead! Co-presented by CAPA and the Columbus Symphony, the Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music with the Columbus Symphony performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score. Rated PG-13.
The Music of Frank Sinatra with Tony DeSare
Friday, February 14, 8pm
Palace Theatre
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself in an outstanding, critically acclaimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes “Come Fly with Me,” “I’ve Got the World On a String,” “It Was A Very Good Year,” “One for My Baby,” “The Summer Wind,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “Night and Day,” “New York, New York,” “My Way,” and more.
The Music of Elton John featuring Michael Cavanaugh
Saturday, April 4, 8pm
Palace Theatre
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Grammy and Tony-nominated Michael Cavanaugh, “the new voice of the American Rock and Roll songbook” (Billboard), performs the greatest hits of Sir Elton John including “Crocodile Rock,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Rocket Man,” “Benny and the Jets,” and more.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Saturday, May 2, 8pm
Palace Theatre
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever. Relive the silver screen magic with the original great adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, as John Williams’ epic score is performed live to picture by the Columbus Symphony. Rated PG.
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Subscriptions go on sale Wednesday, August 28, at 10am. The following packages are available:
Pops 7 – Includes all seven events on the 2019-20 Pops season and range from $183-$505.
Movies 3 Holiday Pops – Includes The Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Holiday Pops and range from $115-$295.
Subscriptions can be purchased in-person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.), by phone at (614) 469-0939, or online at www.columbussymphony.com.
Single tickets will also go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, August 28, and range from $25-$78.
Programs and artists are subject to change.
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The 2019-20 season is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. The CSO also appreciates the support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting the city's artists and arts organizations since 1973, and the Theodore R. Magnuson Unrestricted; Barbara Hardy Unrestricted; Arthur E. and Dorothy D. Shepard; and Helen E. Sandfort Arts-in-Education funds of The Columbus Foundation.
About the Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the longest-running, professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching an expanding, more diverse audience each year. This season, the Columbus Symphony will share classical music with more than 175,000 people in central Ohio through concerts, radio broadcasts, and special programming. For more information, visit www.columbussymphony.com.
Contact: Rolanda Copley
614.719.6624
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