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2024 RIVER RECREATION PAGEANTS
The Gallia County Chamber of Commence presents the Miss & Young Miss River Rec Pageant at the historic Ariel Opera House. JUNE 1, 2024 PURCHASE TICKETS NOW! FIRECRACKER PAGEANT Pageant at 9:00am, ticket prices $7-$10, doors open at 8:30pm GALLIPOLIS RIVER REC QUEEN PAGEANT Pageant at 6:00pm, ticket prices $10-$18, doors open at 5:30pm Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Gallia County youth and purchase your tickets today! Helping contestants to grow their self-confidence while preparing them for their future what the Chamber’s...
read moreBRAHMS AND BEYOND! The Ohio Valley Symphony
April 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW West Virginia native and Cincinnati Symphony violinist Charles Morey will perform the Suite for Violin and Orchestra by African-American composer William Grant Still. The OVS will play Brahms Symphony No. 2, Op. 73 under the direction of Maestro Scott E. Woodard. What could be better! Dr. Scott E. Woodard, conductor Maestro Dr. Scott E. Woodard was born in Huntington, WV and is proud to be a life-long West Virginian. He is the Music Director of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra in Hamilton,...
read more2024-25 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION! The Ohio Valley Symphony
PURCHASE NOW! Existing subscribers who wish to keep their current seats call the Box Office to order! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better The Ohio Valley Symphony’s 35th Season will present five concerts with five scintillating soloists and five fascinating guest conductors – well, six if you count our annual “Maestro for a Moment” winner! Coming to us straight from the Hollywood Bowl, François López-Ferrer returns to the podium for a Fabulously French program on September 7th featuring the Cincinnati Symphony’s principal...
read moreFABULOUSLY FRENCH! The Ohio Valley Symphony
September 7, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Coming to us straight from the Hollywood Bowl, François López-Ferrer returns to the podium for a Fabulously French program featuring the Cincinnati Symphony’s principal clarinetist Christopher Pell. Chris is performing the seldom heard and absolutely delightful Clarinet Concerto by Jean Francaix and the orchestra presents Ravel’s Ma Mere L’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) along with other selections. François López-Ferrer, conductor Spanish-American conductor François López-Ferrer currently serves...
read moreTHE ENCHANTRESS, The Ohio Valley Symphony
October 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! The Enchantress Carline Waugh joins conductor Peter Stafford Wilson for a marvelous evening of vocal music by George Gershwin, Victor Herbert and Gian Carlo Menotti. Carline’s enchanting voice will beguile you in this evening of song. Peter Stafford Wilson, conductor Peter Stafford Wilson is Music Director of Ohio’s Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Concurrently, he holds the post of Music Director of the Westerville Symphony, and was named Principal Conductor of Tulsa Ballet in 2012. With...
read morePREMIERE EVENT AT THE COLONY! American Rhapsody with The Ohio Valley Symphony
February 16, 2024 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm At The Colony Theatre & Restaurant Reservations recommended at 740-209-0110 Join us for the premiere of “American Rhapsody with The Ohio Valley Symphony” on Friday, February 16 at the Colony Theatre & Restaurant in downtown Gallipolis, Ohio. Guest artists from the show will be on hand to autograph copies of the CD and DVDs, which will be available for sale at the show. Dinner reservations are recommended but not required for the 7 pm and 9 pm showings. The Ohio Valley Symphony concert was recorded...
read moreTHE ENIGMATIC ELGAR! The Ohio Valley Symphony
March 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW British composer Edward Elgar’s music will be featured when the Cincinnati Symphony’s principal cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn joins Maestro François López-Ferrer and the OVS for the Cello Concerto, Op. 36. Paired with that is Elgar’s Enigma Variations which continues to capture music lovers attention with its haunting melodies and wistful musical descriptions of his friends for each of the 14 movements. François López-Ferrer, conductor Spanish-American conductor François López-Ferrer currently...
read moreTHE CHRISTMAS SHOW! The Ohio Valley Symphony 2023
December 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW Maestro Steven Huang has planned another grand and memorable Christmas Show program the entire family will enjoy, featuring many songs of the season. Get your tickets early as we always sell out! Who will be the next Maestro for a Moment? Join the fun and become a candidate! Steven Huang, conductor Maestro Steven Huang is thrilled to return to Southeastern Ohio to the podium of The Ohio Valley Symphony, a Christmas tradition since 2018. Mr. Huang has conducted orchestras and operas across the...
read moreMaestro for a Moment FUN-draiser 2023
Congratulations Maestro for a Moment Nick Young! The Ohio Valley Symphony’s annual Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser is one of the highlights of the season for both audience and orchestra! Each season three candidates vie for the opportunity to conduct the orchestra during the The Christmas Show on December 2nd, 2023, in a rousing rendition of Sleigh Ride! Thank you to this year’s candidates are Selena Hunt, owner of The Flour Girls Baking Company located just down the street on Second Avenue; Bryan Stepp, Exec. VP of Lending/Credit...
read moreAriel’s Merry TUBACHRISTMAS! 2023
Join the fun at the ARIEL’S MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS! December 9, 2023 at 2 pm FREE CONCERT! MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 49th Anniversary (1974-2023). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2023 will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience! Come and Listen 100% FREE! TUBACHRISTMAS is 100% FREE...
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