Singer

The harpsichord shines in this program embracing the old and the new. Leading harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani performs a world premiere work by Julian Grant for solo harpsichord and orchestra. Viet Cuong’s Extra(ordinarily) Fancy cleverly reinterprets the baroque double oboe concerto. The PSO performs Igor Stravinsky’s neo-classical ballet Pulcinella in its full version featuring three vocal soloists.

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The Harpsichord & Stravinsky’s Pulcinella

Princeton University

Puccini's beloved masterpiece compacts a tumultuous day of political turmoil and love torn asunder into an operatic tour de force. With stage direction by Eve Summer, scenic design by Ryan McGettigan, and score performed by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra conducted by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov.

Tosca

Morven Museum & Garden 

This powerful opera is the passionately moving tale of a young Japanese woman's unrequited love for an American sailor. Puccini’s lush score is rich with so many memorable moments it has become a beloved favorite with audiences worldwide. Set against a backdrop of cultural contrasts, this opera explores the devastating aftermath of love forsaken and the consequences of unwavering trust.

Madama Butterfly

Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

The divine Mozart’s first operatic success, which was commissioned by the Austrian Emperor Joseph II (see the movie Amadeus for more). The beautiful noblewoman Costanza and her maid Blonda are shipwrecked and taken to the palace of Pascha Selim, ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Selim falls in love with Costanza, who refuses him to be faithful to her one true love, Belmonte. The Abduction is a family-friendly masterpiece for all to enjoy.

The Abduction from the Seraglio

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Our season concludes with this vibrant finale featuring the Columbus Symphony musicians and Chorus, and dancers from BalletMet. Dvořák’s The American Flag is a spirited blend of nationalism and folk elements that celebrates the composer’s expressions of American patriotism and freedom. Orff’s Trionfo di Afroditi is the final installment of a musical trilogy that opens with the well-known Carmina Burana. This spectacular work showcases the full power of the chorus and orchestra, explores love and beauty, and embraces the listener in its powerful climaxes.

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Nicholas Nestorak

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 2 May, 2026

Orff: Triumph of Aphrodite · Columbus Symphony

Past events

7 - 8 Mar, 2026

The Harpsichord & Stravinsky’s Pulcinella · Princeton Symphony Orchestra

13 - 17 Jun, 2025

Tosca · Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Spoletta in Tosca by Puccini

Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Goro in Madama Butterfly by Puccini

OPERA San Antonio

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