Since 2015, VIVO has elevated artistic life in Columbus, Ohio by bringing communities together through chamber music.
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- When: Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 7pm
- Location: Strongwater Columbus
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- What: VIVO kicked off its seventh season with its traditional informal concert in the spirit of reunion. With impromptu repertoire prepared by musicians to share with audiences, this event format encourages spontaneity and social interactions with VIVO musicians before, during, and after the performance.
- When: Thursday September 16 at 7pm
- Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Derby Court
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- What: VIVO’s long anticipated returned to its live concert format at CMA featuring all festival artists. The program features works by:
Claude Debussy - Danse sacrée et danse profane
Benjamin Martin - Illustration (World Premiere)
Anton Webern - Fünf Geistliche Lieder, Op. 15
Matthias Pintscher - Beyond II: Bridge Over Troubled Water (American Premiere)
Maurice Ravel - String Quartet in F major
- When: Saturday September 18 at 1pm
- Location: Schiller Park
- What: Presenting in collaboration with the Johnstone Fund for New Music, this free outdoor event featured “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams - a masterpiece of environmental music featuring 33 percussionists filling and interacting with the natural soundscape of Schiller Park for an all-immersive auditory experience.
- When: Sunday September 19 at 1pm
- Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Derby Court
- What: An uplifting program including works that highlighted the virtuosity of the 2021 VIVO artists.
J. S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto #2, BWV 1047
Franz Schubert - The Shepherd on the Rock, D. 965
Felix Mendelssohn - String Quintet #2, Op. 87
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Overcoming physical, economic, cultural and social barriers to arts participation lies at the heart of our mission to democratize classical music.
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As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, VIVO relies on the collaborative efforts of an entire community of supporters to operate – much like chamber music.
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MEET VIVO
VIVO Music Festival is an annual chamber music festival based in Columbus, Ohio. We present concerts and events in partnership with local institutions and businesses, including museums, breweries, assisted living centers, veteran affairs hospitals, and other community spaces.
VIVO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and is supported by Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Arts Council, and many other organizations and businesses throughout central Ohio.
VIVO's mission is to build community through world-class chamber music performances.
Our vision is to serve as a catalyst for local artistic engagement by bringing innovative, community-oriented music performances directly to central Ohio’s diverse neighborhoods.
At the core of VIVO's work is a belief in democratizing the arts. We work with community partners to present musical initiatives that transcend cultural, economic, and physical barriers.
There is no one-size-fits-all format to a VIVO event, and our diverse formats reflect our diverse audiences. Join us in continuing this work, and making world-class music available to all.
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Westerville South HS ‘08
Co-founder
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Upper Arlington HS ‘07
Co-founder
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Upper Arlington HS '06
Co-founder
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Columbus Symphony, principal 2nd violin
New Albany Symphony Orchestra
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