Danse Bacchanale

April 27, 3:30 PM

Symphony Series IV: Danse Bacchanale

Guest Conductor: Chris Bade

The Commons, 300 Washington St. Columbus, IN

Masks are optional

Prepare to dance the night away with an incredible lineup of works inspired by dance music. A universal language, dancing is taken up by every culture in the world. What type of dance would most represent Columbus as we greet Mexico, France, and Germany? Born in 1950, Mexican composer Arturo Márquez wrote great music for the orchestra that incorporated the musical language of his native land. Danzón No. 2 is one of his most popular works and features the percussion section of the CSO with incredible colors and rhythmic energy. First the CSO will present four Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms followed by the ecstatic Dance Bacchanale from Saint-Saëns' opera Samson and Delilah. This concert will also feature our second 2025 youth concerto competition winner, Nino Akhalaya, on violin. 

Mozart: Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" K. 492
Badelt, arr. Ricketts: Highlights from "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Arturo Márquez: Danzón No. 2 
Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 1, 5, 6, 7 
Seitz: Student Concerto No. 4, Op. 15 Mvt. III
Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale from "Samson and Delilah"

Adult Tickets Senior/Student Tickets

Tickets may be purchased in advance using a credit card or at the door with cash or check. 


If purchased in advance, you will not receive a physical ticket. Please plan to share the name of the individual who purchased your tickets at will call. If tickets have been purchased online the same day as the concert, be prepared to present your digital email receipt at the ticket table.


Adult tickets are $15, and Senior (65+)/ Student tickets are $10. Students of all ages can take advantage of this discounted ticket rate with a valid ID. Children 12 and under have free admission. Masks are optional for all attendees.


This event is made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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