The Columbus Symphony today announced its 2015-16 Pops Series. All Pops concerts will be held in the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.).
2015-16 POPS SEASON
Hollywood Festival: John Williams Spectacular
Sunday, November 15, 6pm
Rossen Milanov, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus – Ronald J. Jenkins, chorus director
As part of the CSO’s Hollywood Festival (November 13-15), the Columbus Symphony Chorus will join the CSO for a tribute to the six-decade career of American composer John Williams, creator of some of the most popular and recognizable film scores in cinematic history, including the themes from Star Wars, Jaws, Superman, the Harry Potter films, E.T., and Schindler’s List, to name a few.
Holiday Pops
Friday, December 4, 8pm
Saturday, December 5, 3pm & 8pm
Sunday, December 6, 3pm
Ronald J. Jenkins, conductor
Columbus Symphony Chorus
Columbus Children’s Choir
BalletMet
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!
The Spy Who Loved Me
with special guest Sheena Easton
Saturday, January 16, 8pm
This symphonic evening features the greatest songs from “spy movies” such as Mission Impossible, Get Smart, the Austin Power films, and of course, the James Bond legacy. Enjoy live performances of “Goldfinger,” “Nobody Does it Better,” “Moonraker,” “For Your Eyes Only,” and many more performed by Sheena Easton and additional vocalists.
Faithfully–A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Journey and Classic Rock
Saturday, February 13, 8pm
One of the most popular tribute acts in the US, Faithfully joins forces with the CSO to perform the mega hits of legendary rock band Journey, including “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Wheel in the Sky.” www.FaithfullyJourney.net
Ben Folds
Saturday, April 9, 8pm
Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer Ben Folds first found mainstream success as the leader of the critically acclaimed Ben Folds Five. He has gone on to have a very successful solo career, recording multiple studio albums, a pair of records documenting his renowned live performances, a remix record, music for film and TV, as well as numerous collaborations with artists from Sara Bareilles to William Shatner. www.BenFolds.com
DISNEY IN CONCERT Tale As Old As Time
Saturday, May 14, 8pm
Featuring the music of Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Aladdin, this concert pairs the CSO with four Broadway-quality vocalists to perform some of Disney’s most well-loved movie music complimented with high-resolution video clips from the original films.
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Patrons wanting to renew current subscriptions can begin doing so on Monday, May 4. New subscriptions will go on sale Monday, June 8, at 10am.
Pops Series Subscription – Includes all six Pops programs to be performed at the Ohio Theatre. Subscription packages range from $138-$372.
Subscriptions can be purchased at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.) or by phone at (614) 469-0939.
Single tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, August 3, at 10am.
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Programs and artists are subject to change.