Pops season is canceled. 2008 - Yo-Yo Ma performs the Haydn Cello Concerto in C with the Symphony, May 15. In support of the symphony, he speaks to the audience (a packed house) and remains on stage to play the final piece on the program (Maurice Ravel's Boléro). 2009 - The Columbus Symphony returns in the spring with a shortened season featuring guest artists such as pianist Emanuel Ax and trumpet player Chris Botti. The summer series, "Picnic with the Pops," is re-instated and begins June 20. 2009 - The Columbus Symphony launches a full concert calendar for the 2009 - 2010 season. References External links The official Columbus Symphony Orchestra web site. Detailed history at official CSO web site. The Musicians of the Columbus Symphony web site. Musical groups from Columbus, Ohio Culture of Columbus, Ohio Tourist attractions in Columbus, Ohio Musical groups established in 1951 Orchestras based in Ohio 1951 establishments in Ohio