ProMusica Chamber Orchestra to present PLAY! & Schubert’s Third Dec. 12-13 at Southern Theatre
The program will feature renowned composer and vocalist Clarice Assad and GRAMMY® Award-winning Third Coast Percussion
(Columbus, OH) – ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Southern Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, and Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. Led by Conductor David Danzmayr, the program will feature Clarice Assad’s Suite for Lower Strings and PLAY!, Schubert’s Symphony No. 3, and Lumbye’s Champagne Gallop.
ProMusica welcomes Brazilian American composer and vocalist Clarice Assad, a leading female voice in contemporary classical music, as part of its Composer/Performer Project, launched in 2014 to champion the work of living composers and give audiences the opportunity to experience them performing their own music as featured soloists. The performance will mark Assad’s first collaboration with Music Director Danzmayr since his appointment, though she has a longstanding relationship with the orchestra, having been commissioned by ProMusica to compose a new work for her father and uncle, famed guitar duo The Assad Brothers, in 2012. Third Coast Percussion, the GRAMMY® Award-winning ensemble known for its innovative approach to contemporary music, will also make its ProMusica debut.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Clarice Assad back to ProMusica and to introduce Third Coast Percussion to our audience for the first time,” said Janet Chen, ProMusica CEO. “As our featured Composer/Performer, Assad brings a distinctive creative voice to the concert, highlighting the important contributions of today’s female composers.”
The first half of the program features two works by Assad, opening with her Suite for Lower Strings, which reimagines some of Bach’s famous themes for lower strings with rhythms, harmonies and percussive effects that give the familiar material a fresh sound. Assad, alongside Third Coast Percussion will join on stage for PLAY! – her concerto that combines the orchestra with percussion and vocal elements. PLAY! Brings together her distinctive musical voice and the ensemble’s dynamic percussion artistry in a work that’s full of musical expression.
The second half of the program will continue with Schubert’s Symphony No. 3 in D Major, underscoring ProMusica’s growing connection to Schubert’s works. Austrian-born conductor Danzmayr specializes in bringing Schubert’s pieces to life, and his expertise and background will bring a unique perspective to the performance. The program will close with Hans Christian Lumbye’s Champagne Gallop. Champagne Gallop highlights the brass and woodwinds, along with percussion effects, xylophone and the unique sound of a champagne cork popping to wrap up the evening.
Additional information about PLAY! & Schubert’s Third is available at https://promusicacolumbus.org/event/play-schuberts-third-2026/.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for PLAY! & Schubert’s Third range from $28-$76, and “Create Your Own Series” subscriptions for the 2026-27 ProMusica season are still available. Student tickets are $15 with a valid ID. Tickets are on sale now through the ProMusica Box Office at 614.464.0066 ext. 101 and online at promusicacolumbus.org.
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ABOUT PROMUSICA
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra delivers a world-class and unique classical music experience through innovative chamber orchestra programming, education outreach, audience intimacy, and artistic excellence. Recognized for its commitment to performing new and contemporary repertoire, ProMusica has commissioned 73 new works and has presented more than 130 world and regional premieres.
Founded in 1979, ProMusica is known for its exceptional artistry, audience intimacy, and community engagement. The orchestra is a creative collective of 37 musicians united by love for music and committed to sharing it with the world, with performances that bend the boundaries of imagination, curiosity, and discovery. Beyond the concert hall, the orchestra is equally at home throughout the community, serving thousands of individuals through key education and outreach programs. Known for its dual traditions of artistic integrity and fiscal responsibility, ProMusica is now in its 48th season. ProMusica’s 2026-2027 season is supported by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, the Reinberger Foundation, and the ProMusica Sustaining Board.
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