Columbus Symphony
I’m saddened that the Columbus Symphony plans to close its doors at the end of this season. For me, making music with them was one of the highlights of the year. They are a first rate orchestra, truly engaged with the music. They stand out from the crowd.
I hope more support comes forward from the community. ”Downsizing” the orchestra isn’t a good idea. Once that decision is made, it’s hard to come back — the orchestra would be a shell of its former self. I’ve seen it happen. It’s kind of like tearing a piece out of a painting, or cutting the nose off a statue and saying, “well, at least we still have a statue.”
Columbus certainly knows how to support certain things — its support for Ohio State football is mind-numbing. I hope they will find it in their hearts to support this wonderful institution and its musicians and staff. Truly beautiful things are growing more and more rare in contemporary culture, they need to be loved and cared for.