Giving GREAT MUSIC to Columbus
since 1979
ABOUT US
Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra was founded in February 1979 by a group of amateur musicians who wanted to play chamber music. We have since grown from our initial chamber size to a full-blown symphony orchestra, and our repertoire has expanded accordingly. Membership is open to musicians in Central Ohio with a desire to create great music. MCO has enjoyed a succession of professional conductors. Our first was Timothy Russell—now emeritus conductor of ProMusica of Columbus. Since 2001 we have been under the baton of Luis Biava.
Funded primarily through dues from members, the orchestra gratefully accepts donations.
OUR CONDUCTOR
Luis Biava has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra since 2001.
Maestro Biava serves as principal cellist with the Columbus Symphony, and is also the Music Director and Conductor of the New Albany Symphony.
He has studied conducting with David Zinman and Murray Sidlin, as well as cello performance with Leonard Rose (among many others).
Whether on the podium, performing as a soloist, section or chamber musician, Luis' charm, dynamism, patience, humor and intellect always shine through in his vibrant and brilliant performances.
Concerts
The second performance of A NIGHT AT THE OPERA on March 26th will be held at 5 PM at Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2833 Valleyview Dr, Columbus, 43204*
A Night at the Opera!
Let great voices take you soaring as we perform Act II and III from Puccini's Madama Butterfly, live in concert Also, don't miss violist Lois Seward joining the orchestra in Vaughan Williams Suite for Viola and Orchestra.
Sunday March 26th, 2023 @ 5 P. M.
Glenwood United Methodist Church
2833 Valleyview Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
Vaughan Williams: Suite for Viola and Orchestra
Puccini: Act II & III from "Madama Butterfly"
Luis Biava, Conductor
Lois Seward, Viola
Chelsea Hart Melcher, Soprano
Carolyn Redman, Mezzo Soprano
Andrew Blosser, Tenor
Robert Kerr, Baritone
* Concert dates and times subject to change- check this website to keep up to date!
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1479 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229
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