Artists and programs are subject to change without notice.
December 12, 2025 (Fri) 6-6:45pm HOT COCOA COMO! - FREE First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia Free Admission
Warm your cold hands with ❤️FREE❤️ Hot Cocoa! Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate or two while viewing the holiday light decorations and listening to the holiday music in First Baptist Church’s Broadway entrance. While this event was created to bring your attention to COMOGives community fundraiser, it is a chance for us to revel in the nostalgia of holiday tunes. Be a part of some good ol’ times, and share in a jovial, holiday spirit. Free admission AND free hot cocoa! Join us at Narthax and Broadway entrance of the church for Holiday tunes!
DEC 12: CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY
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CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TICKETS
December 12, 2025 (Fri) 7pm CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia $25 General | $5 Children age 12 or younger Door opens at 6:30 P.M.
~ Program ~
Pre-concert Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' and 'Miniature Overture" from The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a (1892) [6'] HYO-SIS Jihyo Jung and Seunghyo Jung, piano
Greetings, by Ayako Tsuruta About the program, by Maria Duhova Trevor
Ludovico Einaudi (b. 1955): Una Mattina (2004) [3'] Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959): O Canto do Cisne Negro ( Song Of the Black Swan, 1917/1948) [3'] L. Einaudi: Nuvole Bianche (2003) [6'] Adolphe Adam (1803-1856): O Holy Night (1847, arr. McDonald) [2'] Mykola Leontovych (1877-1921): Carol of the Bells (1916, arr. Todorova/ Stankulova) [2'] Maria Duhova Trevor, harp Kirk Trevor, violoncello
Six Morceaux, Op. 11, for piano duo (1894) [26'] Barcarolle Scherzo Thème Russe Valse Romance Slava Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Program to be announced. Colleen Ostercamp, organ Ayako Tsuruta, piano
arr. Joo-Hye Lee (b. 1995) Christmas Fantasy (2015) [11'] Arrangement includes holiday favorite tunes: Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Let It Snow, Angel We Have Heard on High, Jingle Bells Helena Hyesoo Kim and Curtis Pavey, piano I Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, piano II
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February 21, 2026 (Sat) 7pm SANKOFA PROJECT First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.
SANKOFA PROJECT A Journey Through Black Music and Artistry in America Conceived and Curated by Patrick Dailey
In the West African tradition, the Adinkra symbol of “Sankofa” depicts a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth. The word itself means “go back and fetch it” and is further understood as “looking back to move forward”. Sankofa Project: A Journey Through Black Music and Artistry explores the rich tapestry of vocal music created by African Americans. An ideal program for any commemoration of African American history and culture, the program features the music and stories of musical figures across genres such as Marian Anderson, Harry T. Burleigh, Sam Cooke, Florence Price, and Margaret Bonds performed by the Sankofa Quintet; five young HBCU alumni artists making their mark on the performing arts world. Along with the powerful music, audiences will be treated to the powerful histories of these legendary artists through narration and dramatic interpretation. The music and artistry of African people is much like that precious egg in the mouth of the bird, full of vitality and sustainable resources. Sankofa Project uses the traditional concert medium while expanding its boarders. In experiencing this program, all will be inspired by these pivotal artists of the past and determined to move forward in creating a brighter future for us all.
Sankofa Project premiered in September of 2022 in conjunction with the International Florence Price Festival and Opera Philadelphia and has since been presented by these organizations throughout Philadelphia. Additional iterations include presentations in Cleveland, OH (October 2024-Cleveland Institute of Music), and New York City, NY (September 2025-Madison Sounds Concert Series)
PROGRAM Songs We Sang in a Strange Land Songs and Stars of the Stage Songs of HBCU Composers (optional inclusion) Songs of Resistance and Change Songs of Faith and Hope
Instrumentation/Personnel: Brandon A. Boyd, piano Sankofa Quintet (includes SATB vocal quartet and collaborative pianist)
MAR 6: VINOLA TRIO
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VINOLA TRIO TICKETS
March 6, 2026 (Fri) 7pm VINOLA TRIO First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.
Vinola Trio, the 2025 Grand Prize Winner of the 11th Plowman Chamber Music Competition, makes a triumphant return to Columbia, Missouri for their stunning program.
Alexander Arutiunian (1920-2012) Suite for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano (1992) [18']
Introduction
Scherzo
Dialog
Finale
Peter Schickele (1935-2024) Serenade for Three (1992) [13']
Dances
Songs
Variations
Jörg Widmann (b. 1973) Tears of the Muses (1993) [12'] - 'Should muses be silent while the guns speak?' asks Jörg Widmann, who was only 20 years old when composing this piece, with his Trio for Clarinet in B flat, violin and piano, a musical essay on three tones.
Intermission
Margaret Brouwer (b. 1940) Trio (2005) [13']
Joyful Moment
Everie
Escapting
Béla Bartók (1881-1945) Contrasts, Sz. 111/BB 116 (1938) [20']
by Margaret Brouwer: Trio was written for the Verdehr Trio, and commissioned by the Verdehr Trio and Michigan State University. Each of the three movements in Trio represents an emotion or state of mind. In the first movement it is joy, with bright and glowing sounds that seem sometimes to dance. The state of mind in the second movement is one of calmness, stillness and reverie. The third movement is all about tension and anxiety. It begins with contrasting ideas of underlying nervous tension and brilliant, brittle outbursts that are passed around between the players. A middle section of strong rhythmic emphasis somehow changes the nervousness into a focused energy. Certain formal aspects of Trio were planned according to a formula of combining notes that was inspired by James Gleick’s book, "Chaos". He writes that “the attracting pull of four points . . . creates basins of attractions. . . . But each particle does not move independently – its motion depends very much on the motion of its neighbors – and in a smooth flow, the degrees of freedom can be few.” It was intriguing to apply this principal to the Trio’s forms and to the use of pitches. The recording can be found on Crystal Records.
March 8, 2026 (Sun) 3pm MMAMTA / ODYSSEY PRE-COLLEGIATE CONCERTO COMPETITION First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
Free Admission - No tickets required / Donations are accepted DOORS OPEN AT 2:45 P.M.
Talented young Missourians compete at this annual concerto competition. Winners will perform as soloists with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble in April’s concert. Free Admission.
Program to be announced.
MAR 20: M-ODYSSEY
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MODYSSEY TICKETS
March 20, 2026 (Fri) 7pm M-Odyssey First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.
A program expertly compiled by Odyssey Performance Fellows, you can expect unexpected musical treats at M-Odyssey concert. For the first time, both OPFs - virtuoso pianist Ryan Kee and versatile percussionist Daniel Noonan - are returning for their second season. After their highly successful performance last year, we can hardly wait to see what program they will present. Stay tuned!
Program to be announced in January 2026.
APR 11: TRIPLE CONCERTO
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TRIPLE CONCERTO TICKETS
April 11, 2026 (Sat) 3pm TRIPLE CONCERTO Sponsored by the Paul D. Higday Mozart Trust First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in Columbia
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 2:30 P.M.
*Please Note: This is an afternoon concert, 3pm on Saturday* In collaboration with the Mid-Missouri Area Music Teachers Association (MMAMTA), Odyssey features amazing soloists for the 9th year. This year, Odyssey presents a rarely performed, special concerto by Beethoven, for soloists comprised of violin, cello, and piano - a piano trio concerto!
Known as the "Triple Concerto" in C Major, Op. 56, it was composed at Beethoven's dramatic and productive "Middle" period: Op. 53 "Waldstein" piano sonata, Op. 54 F Major piano sonata, Op. 55 "Eroica" Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 Triple Concerto, Op. 57 "Appasionata" piano sonata, Op. 58 Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, and Op. 59 three Rasumovsky string quartet. Enjoy this giant "Triple" concerto, with soloists Julie Rosenfeld, violin; Mark Rufodd, violoncello; and Ayako Tsuruta, piano.
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56 (1803) [40'] Allegro Largo Rondo alla Polacca Julie Rosenfeld, violin Mark Rudoff, violoncello Ayako Tsuruta, piano Conductor TBA Odyssey Chamber Ensemble
Odyssey Chamber Ensemble: To be announced Flute Oboe I Oboe II Clarinet I Clarinet II Bassoon I Bassoon II Horn I Horn II Trumpets I Trumpet II Timpani Violin I - Siri Geenen, Erik Hassell Violin II - Viola - Violoncello - Carol Elliott Double bass -
MAY 8: SPICY SPRING
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SPICY SPRING TICKETS
May 8, 2026 (Fri) 7pm SPICY SPRING First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia
$30 General | $10 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.
Pre-concert: To be announced.
Program to be announced.
Brazilian Percussion, TBA Julia Gaines, percussion Pete Zambito, percussion
Saxophone Chamber Music, with Leo Saguiguit and friends
Astor Piazzolla Libertango, arr. for 8 hands Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto, piano Helena Hyesoo Kim and Curtis Pavey, piano
A *spicy* reception will follow after the concert.
May 17, 2026 (Sun) 3pm / 2pm Instrumental Petting Zoo First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia Kids@Heart: Carnival of the Animals and Friends Sponsored by the MU School of Music & Higday Mozart Trust
Join us for the Instrumental Petting Zoo at 2pm, then stay for 3pm concert to find out if Odyssey’s family concert really for children, or is it for adults who are just “Kids at Heart?” Performers include teachers, students, and your neighbors.
Free Admission – and Free Balloons!
Program to be announced.
Past Programs
October 3, 2025 (Fri) 7pm FIREBIRD First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia $25 General | $5 Children age 12 or younger Door opens at 6:30 P.M.
Program:
Pre-concert Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) "Ondine" from Gaspard de la Nuit (1908) [7'] Ryan Kee, piano
Greetings Ayako Tsuruta, Director Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 (1812) [28'] Allegro moderato Adagio espressivo Scherzo: Allegro - Trio Poco allegretto Amy Appold, violin Natalia Bolshakova, piano
Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n (Now the sun will rise as brightly)
Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen (Now I see well why with such dark flames)
Wenn dein Mütterlein (When your mother)
Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen (Often I think that they have only stepped out)
In diesem Wetter (In this weather)
Tara Curtis, mezzo-soprano Peter Miyamoto, piano
Intermission
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) L'Oiseau de feu (The Firebird, 1919) Suite for Orchestra, arranged for two pianos by Achilleas Wastor [20'] Introduction L'Oiseau de feu et sa danse (The Firebird and its dance) Variation de l'Oiseau de feu (The Firebird's Variation) Ronde des Princesses (Round of the Princesses / Khorovod) Danse infernale du roi Kastchei (Infernal Dance of King Kashchei) Berceuse (Lullaby) Finale Peter Miyamoto, piano I Ayako Tsuruta, piano II
October 5, 2025 (Sun) 3-5pm OKTOBERFEST: ODYSSEY'S FUNDRAISER CONCERT Christopher and Mina Turner's Home in Columbia $40 at the door | $10 Children age 12 or younger. Admission includes the cost of food and drink. Door opens at 3:00 P.M.
Support Odyssey's 22nd Season by attending a fun Fall gathering of friends with food, drinks (beer AND wine!), *special* chamber music program, raffle and silent auction! Purchase a Season Passport before the first concert begins on Friday, October 3, for special deal on this fundraiser concert. NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for games; Costumes are optional, but there will be a Costume Contest with two winners: One each for the "Best Oktoberfest Spirit" and "Best Halloween Spirit!" Active participation is highly encouraged; donations are gratefully accepted. Silent auction items are listed at https://www.odysseymissouri.org/fundraiser.html .
~Program ~
3pm Door Opens Food, Drinks, Game No. 1 and Silent Auction [Click here for listing] 3:15pm Oktoberfest Music [5-10'] Greetings by the Odyssey Board 3:30pm Game No. 2 - Scavanger Hunt 4:00pm Greetings by Ayako Tsuruta, Executive and Artistic Director Fundraiser Concert: Brahms in Salsa, arr. by Tal Zilber [excerpt, 3'] - Ayako Tsuruta and Peter Miyamoto "I won't mind" by Jeff Blumenkrantz, Lyrics by Annie Kessler and Libby Saines [4'] - with Tara Curtis, mezzo-soprano, and Peter Miyamoto, pian Duo for Violin and Viola, III. Theme and Variations [8'45] by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - with Julie Rosenfeld, violin, and Valerie Malvinni, viola
4:30pm Best Costume Prizes for Oktoberfest Spirit and Halloween Spirit announced. Oktoberfest Music [5-10'] 4:50pm Silent Auction, Last Call! 5:00pm Auction Closes. Auf Wiedersehen!
Musicians include: Julie Rosenfeld, violin Valerie Malvinni, viola Tara Curtis, mezzo-soprano Peter Miyamoto, piano Ayako Tsuruta, piano John Perkins, trumpet Brandon Sconce, trumpet Joey Rutherford, horn Joanna Griffith, trombone Angelo Manzo, tuba
October 17, 2025 (Fri) 7pm SERENADE First Baptist Church, 1112 E Broadway in downtown Columbia $25 General | $5 Children age 12 or younger Door opens at 6:30 P.M.
~ Program~
Pre-concert Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 (1841) [9'] Ethan Fu, piano
Director's Greetings
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) String Duo No. 2 for violin and viola in B-flat Major, K. 424 (1783) [20'] Adagio-Allegro Andante cantabile Theme and variations: Andante grazioso Julie Rosenfeld, violin Valerie Malvinni, viola
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Septet in E-flat Major, for piano, trumpet and strings, Op. 65 (1879-80) [16'] Préambule Menuet Intermède Gavotte et Finale Iskander Akhmadullin, trumpet Natalia Bolshakova, piano Julie Rosenfeld, violin I Evan Wilde, violin II Valerie Malvinni, viola Adrián Gómez Hernández, violoncello Sue Stubbs, double bass
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904) Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22 / B. 52 (1875) [33'] Moderato Tempo di Valse Scherzo: Vivace Larghetto Finale: Allegro vivace Violin I: Julie Rosenfeld, Siri Geenen, Carolina Neves Violin II: Erik Hassell, Evan Wilde, Juliana Vieira Viola: Valerie Malvinni, Leslie Perna, Catherine Sandstedt Violoncello: Adrián Gómez Hernández, Natalie Parker Double Bass: Sue Stubbs
$25 General | $5 Student with I.D. | FREE Child 12 & Under. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.