ProMusica to Kick Off 2026 with Renowned Soprano Camilla Tilling
ProMusica to perform rarely heard chamber orchestra arrangement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 4
(Columbus, OH) – ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will open 2026 at the Southern Theatre with a program that features soprano Camilla Tilling, for her ProMusica debut in Mahler Symphony No. 4. Led by Music Director David Danzmayr on Jan. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., the program will include Osvaldo Golijov’s Three Songs for Soprano and String Orchestra and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4.
“Camilla Tilling is one of the most sought-after sopranos of today, and we are thrilled to welcome her to join ProMusica for the first time,” said Janet Chen, ProMusica’s CEO. “Her voice brings the emotional depth for Golijov’s songs, and performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in this rare chamber arrangement allows audiences to experience his music in an entirely new and more intimate way.”
The concert will open with Osvaldo Golijov’s Three Songs for Soprano and String Orchestra, a set of three emotional songs that blend Klezmer, classical and folk influences with expressive vocal lines and string writing. The second half of the program will include Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 – a four-movement work known for its light character and its heavenly, childlike finale featuring soprano. In it’s original form, there are typically 70-90 musicians onstage for this piece. ProMusica will perform the rarely heard chamber orchestra arrangement by Yoon Jae Lee, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience the composer’s typically large-scale work in a more intimate setting.
Tilling is one of Sweden’s most praised sopranos, celebrated for her voice and musicality. Recently, she performed Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Gustavo Dudamel and the Royal Concertgebouw and Los Angeles Philharmonic, Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the London Philharmonia, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra. Tilling has also toured in Peter Sellars’s stagings of Bach’s Passions with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle and was chosen as Strauss soloist for Bernard Haitink’s final concerts with the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest. This will be her first appearance in Columbus, OH.
Additional information about Mahler Symphony No. 4 is available at https://promusicacolumbus.org/event/mahler-symphony-no-4-2026/.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Mahler Symphony No. 4 range from $25-$70. 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.
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 47th season. ProMusica’s 2025-2026 season is supported by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, the Reinberger Foundation, and the ProMusica Sustaining Board.
