Since 2015, VIVO has elevated artistic life in Columbus, Ohio by bringing communities together through chamber music.

Learn more about VIVO's invaluable partnership with Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber in this video from 2019.

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Beer & Beethoven, 7pm

When: Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 7pm
Location: Strongwater Columbus
Address: 401 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
What: VIVO kicks 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. Beverage will be available for purchase.
VIP reserved seats: Limited availability
General Admission: Suggested donation of $25.00 online or at the door. General admission seating day-of are available on a first come, first serve basis. Donating for general admission online will guarantee you a seat within the general admission area. All charitable donations are tax deductible.

VIVO BEYOND, 7pm

When: Thursday September 16 at 7pm
Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Derby Court
Address: 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
What: VIVO’s long anticipated return 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
VIP reserved seats: Limited availability
General Admission: Suggested donation of $25.00 online or at the door. General admission seating day-of are available on a first come, first serve basis. Donating for general admission online will guarantee you a seat within the general admission area. All charitable donations are tax deductible.

INUKSUIT, 12PM

When: Saturday September 18 at 12pm
Location: To be Announced soon
Address: To be Announced soon
What: Presented in collaboration with the Johnstone Fund for New Music, this free outdoor event features “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams - a masterpiece of environmental music featuring 33 percussionists filling and interacting with the natural soundscape of a city park for an all-immersive auditory experience. This event is open to the public and the audience is encouraged to walk around the park to fully experience this unique and rare event.
RSVP: Not needed - open public concert experience. Consider donating our suggested amount of $25.00 for this unique outdoor public concert experience!

VIVO FINALE, 1pm

When: Sunday September 19 at 1pm
Location: Columbus Museum of Art, Derby Court
Address: 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
What: An uplifting program including works that highlight the virtuosity of the 2021 VIVO artists.
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‍J. S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto #2, BWV 1047
‍Franz Schubert - The Shepherd on the Rock, D. 965
‍‍Felix Mendelssohn - String Quintet #2, Op. 87
VIP reserved seats: Limited availability
General Admission: Suggested donation of $25.00 online or at the door. General admission seating day-of are available on a first come, first serve basis. Donating for general admission online will guarantee you a seat within the general admission area. All charitable donations are tax deductible.

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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.

INITIATE the unexpected

7 years

of presenting innovative and incisive programming

75+

concerts + events throughout central Ohio

6500+

Fans who joined us at breweries, theaters, galleries, museums and many other locations

300%

growth in festival budget and awarded grants since 2015

ELEVATE COLUMBUS

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Maintain our pay-what-you-want ticketing model for all to enjoy

Listen and engage with local and international artists

Provide community-wide access to the arts via our Lunch Bachs program

Support the next generation of musical artists in our community

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.

Thanks to donors like you, since 2015 VIVO has been able to reach thousands of people around Columbus through concerts and pop-up events. Join us to continue this work.
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MEET VIVO

the artists

COMING SOON

MEET VIVO

about

MUSIC

festival

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.

Perform / Host

OUR

mission

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.

Volunteer / Partner

BUILD

community

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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