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November 9: Handel’s Messiah: Hallelujah!

November 29, 2018

Featuring the Philharmonic Chorus. No other choral work has enjoyed such enduring popularity. The Philharmonic is proud to present our own extraordinary Philharmonic Chorus, joined by regional high school choirs, for a performance of Handel’s Messiah.

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December 14: Philharmonic Holiday Pops

November 28, 2018

Featuring Madelyn Claire Lego + CICC. Columbus’s own Madelyn Lego joins the Philharmonic for popsy holiday vocals in her return from New York City. This year, back by popular demand, the Philharmonic’s own Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir (CICC) will thrill with their superb expressi

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February 1: Krieger Plays Beethoven 4

November 27, 2018

Featuring Norman Krieger, piano. Norman Krieger, internationally-celebrated American pianist, performs the most poetic of Beethoven’s piano concertos.

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Reviews

CABARET AT THE COMMONS: The Philharmonic has successfully brought a whole different kind of entertainment to Columbus. “And it is quality, first-class entertainment of the variety you would see in places such as New York City and other major metro areas.
Steve Fushelberger, Columbus resident
ALL FOR LOVE: [Ariel Horowitz’] collaboration with Bowden was exhilarating as he adeptly and commandingly led the orchestra through many tempo changes and a dynamic rollercoaster ride of emotion, which ended with loud cheers and such an ovation from the audience that Bowden had to bring her back to the stage for a second bow before intermission.
J. Kevin Butler, Director of Music, First United Methodist Church
SEAN CHEN PLAYS BRAHMS 2: [Sean Chen] delivered the most original and likely the best live performance I have ever experienced among the many such performances I have heard in my professional life. From the solo horn entry played very beautifully by Victoria Knudtson, Chen made an entry which immediately showed him at one with the orchestra and the conductor.
Henry Upper, Associate Dean Emeritus of IU Jacobs School of Music
CABARET AT THE COMMONS: New York City resident Benanti, 38, became the latest Big Apple star to water a wildly blooming small-city success story called Cabaret at The Commons. And like other A-list Broadway performers who have entertained audiences since the series began in January 2015, the singer and actress … made Broadway touchable in small-town America. And very much right at home.
Brian Blair, The Republic
BERNSTEIN & GERSHWIN: We were treated to a stellar performance of Gershwin’s “Concerto in F,” which brings together interlacing jazz and classical elements. This piece demands a pianist of the highest technical and interpretive caliber, and we were fortunate to experience such a performance by 24-year-old pianist Drew Petersen.
Charles Webb, Dean Emeritus of the IU Jacobs School of Music
BEETHOVEN 5 DA-DA-DA-DUUUMMM: The orchestra was beyond reproach — clear textures, beautiful balance, and a joyous mixture of passion and even some of the humor that often goes missing in the numerous performances of this long-revered work.
Jan Harrington, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Conducting at the IU Jacobs School of Music
SEAN CHEN ROCKS RACH 3: After my living a long life with the Rachmaninoff 3rd, it took this youthful musician to show me the most imaginative and compelling performance of the work I have ever heard.
Henry Upper, IU Jacobs School of Music
VISIT TO VIENNA: Hoffman plays with a silky smooth tone with impeccable intonation.
Charles Webb, The Republic
MUSIC FOR ROYALTY: Excellent diction and precise rhythms were evident from the beginning notes, and Conductor Ruth Dwyer demonstrated why she has an international reputation as an outstanding treble voice and children's choir specialist.
Charles Webb, The Republic
CELEBRATING THE CHINESE NEW YEAR: Wang impressed from the beginning with chains of huge chords that traversed the entire range of the piano, indicative of the difficulty of the work and her control and accuracy.
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
CHRISTMAS!: The extra touches - Santa Claus, the audience sing-along, the solos passionately delivered by Heaton and Seymour, and the talent youngsters of the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir - gave this concert that extra-special holiday feeling.
Jaime Carini, The Republic
VERDI REQUIEM: The Philharmonic, from the opening delicate, sustained notes, through the fireworks of dies irae, to the breathless final release, played with the combination of precision and passion that is a trademark of this fine orchestra.
Rex Benjamin Rund, The Republic
TIME FOR THREE: Tf3 performs like a thunderstorm moving across the American plain. Members' boundless energy and electrifying personalities filled the auditorium and moved the normally reserved concert audience to cheers, whistles and thunderous applause.
J. Kevin Butler, The Republic
SYLVIA SINGS GERSHWIN: McNair’s elegant sound, crystal clear diction, captivating stage presence, and fun interaction with the orchestral musicians made this set delightful, only marred by a slight imbalance of volume between her voice and the accompanying orchestra.
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
JCB ADVENTURE CONCERT: Along with the Adventure Concerts, educational programming and outreach includes the Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir, the Choral Festival, strings classes in the schools, the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, strings camp, Regional Strings Invitational, Jammin’ with the Phil and Musicians in the Schools.
Michelle Sokol, The Republic
...an electrifying evening that brought the audience to its feet with shouts of bravo."
Dr. Charles Webb, Dean Emeritus, IU Jacobs School of Music
Thank you Vanessa for all of your dedication to the children of our community! We have seen our child grow, and learn to love music even more with your attention.
Brian & Melissa Hill, Facebook
HAMMER BLOWS! MAHLER'S 6TH SYMPHONY: Credit is due to Bowden and the orchestra for tackling such a demanding work and giving audiences in Indiana a chance to experience it. The evening was a unique, enriching experience for all.
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: The attention paid to such details, along with the musical skill evident in the Beatles’ first number (“Magical Mystery Tour,” featuring the orchestra’s trumpet section), made it clear that the audience was in for a treat.
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
I am so excited to see and hear all of the "home grown" talent who will be performing at The Commons on June 28th. Tom Pickett has been a household name for my family since I was a little girl. What a great way to honor a "music man" who has taught and nurtured so many!"
Janie Gordon, about Tom Pickett, Jammin' with the Stars
On June 28, 2013...musicians came together to honor Tom Pickett...the man who taught many of them to play.
Carla Clark, The Republic
This entire concert was performed at a level one would expect from the most experienced symphony orchestras, choruses and soloists anywhere in the world.
Dr. Charles Webb, Dean Emeritus, IU Jacobs School of Music
Tom's success has to be attributed in part to his generosity of spirit. His love of sharing music is unparalleled and his humor is in a class of its own.
Tim Grimm, about Tom Pickett, Jammin' with the Stars
I began buying LPs and 45s from Tom in 1964. Bought an Alvarez Dove from him in 1971. He is a man of quiet wisdom and gentle humor, and a generous spirit.
Barney Quick, about Tom Pickett, Jammin' with the Stars
The Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans overflowed with patriotism Friday...as people honored veterans...and enjoyed an evening of music...
Brenda Showalter, The Republic
Love expressed musically, flowed...in trickles and torrents, waves and floods leaving an enthralled audience fulfilled.
Robert Bonner, The Republic
"Live from New York!" sparkled with a variety of old and new favorites before a sold-out crowd...
Elizabeth Newton, The Republic
...a community of musicians, teachers, students and friends gathered for a concert by the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic...
Elizabeth Newton, IU Jacobs School of Music, review of Mozart, Handel & Haydn
RACHEL BARTON PINE PLAYS MOZART: Both the Philharmonic and Bowden deserve recognition for a successful performance of a very rarely heard and unfamiliar piece (The Accursed Huntsman by César Franck).
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
...a thrilling evening of a variety of light-hearted and endearing musical favorites...with special guest artists, the Canadian Brass
Robert Bonner, Reviewer of Canadian Brass & The Phil
The quality of the music was what one would expect from a symphonic orchestra in communities vastly larger than Columbus...
Salute! 2012, The Republic
Di Wu was a tour de force. She exhibited a superb technique and genuine personal voice for expression...
Richard Tang Yuk, Visiting faculty appointment, Choral Department, IU Jacobs School of Music
Thank you for the great and wonderful evening, Great performance!
Evelyne S Smith, Facebook
Di Wu was thrilling in concert tonight!!! BRAVA!!!
Cheryl Henry Baker, Facebook
IU'S SINGING HOOSIERS - HOAGY & COLE: Saturday’s Columbus Philharmonic concert was a successful collaboration among Indiana-based musicians and a showcase of local talent.
Priscilla Weaver, The Republic
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic...tackled a demanding program...
Dr. Charles Webb, Dean Emeritus, IU Jacobs School of Music
Orchestra Thrills after 25 Years
Joseph Stevenson, Columbus native
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic captivated and thrilled its audience last Saturday with a cohesive and engaging performance of three well-known works of Beethoven and Mussorgsky.
The Republic, October 2011

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PYO Rehearsal – Full Orchestra

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