Columbus Symphony Masterworks: Vivaldi x Vivaldi

The Columbus Symphony brings a Vivaldi-focused program to the Ohio Theatre on January 22 and 23, 2027, with both nights starting at 7:30 PM. It's a Masterworks concert, and the focus is on the strings: violinist Daniel Rowland leads the symphony strings through a program that pairs Baroque masterpieces with modern reinterpretations.

At the center of the evening is Vivaldi's La Follia Sonata, built around one of the oldest and most famous themes in European music. It's a piece that has been played and reimagined for centuries, and here it sits alongside La tempesta di mare, the composer's stormy concerto from the same series as The Four Seasons. Between the two, the program moves from the structured variations of La Follia to the more atmospheric, weather-driven energy of La tempesta di mare.

Rowland is the one leading the strings, and he's a name you might recognize from the classical press—Gramophone has described his playing as having a "fiery intensity," which fits the mood of these particular pieces. The program doesn't just stick to the original scores, though; it mixes those Baroque staples with modern reinterpretations, so you'll hear the old works alongside newer takes on them.

Both performances are at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E State St, and tickets go up to $60. Both nights start at 7:30 PM.