MozART and More
Capital Concert Series Opener!
Experience the "Mozart Effect"
Guest Artist
Wendy Cohen, flute & John Wickey, harp
Friday
November 21, 2025
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
Wendy Cohen, flute (SCP Principal)
John Wickey, harp (SCP Pricipal)
Get ready to be swept away on a whirlwind tour of Classical brilliance! We open with Mozart’s effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, where playful melodies sparkle and trumpets herald mischief and romance. Next, bask in the sunlit beauty of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp in C major—two of his most lyrical voices entwining in graceful dialogue, serenading you with elegant charm and delicate virtuosity. Finally, Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony takes you straight to the bustling piazzas and sun-drenched hills of 19th‑century Italy: its joyous rhythms, lyrical serenades, and triumphant finale will leave you dancing in your seat. Join us for an evening of pure delight—Mozart’s wit, warmth, and wonder, capped by Mendelssohn’s radiant celebration of la dolce vita!
YOUR BRAIN ON ART
Listening to Mozart’s music has been linked to temporary improvements in spatial reasoning and cognitive performance, often referred to as the “Mozart Effect” (Rauscher, Shaw, & Ky, 1993). Additionally, research suggests that Mozart’s compositions may reduce stress and enhance brain wave activity associated with relaxation and mental clarity (Jenkins, 2001).
Program Overview
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro”, K. 492
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299
Featuring Wendy Cohen, flute and John Wickey, harp
Felix Mendelssohn
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, op. 90, “Italian”
Ticketing Pro-Tip
All Koger Center tickets incur a $2 “Restoration Fee” per ticket. All tickets sold online or over the phone incur a sliding scale convenience fee (phone fee is lower). You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.
Koger Box Office:
806 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
(Free parking spots directly in front of Box Office window on Park St.)
Phone: 803-251-2222
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM
Please note, all single tickets for Koger events must be bought through Koger Center. Do not buy tickets from any other vendors because they will not be honored.
Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
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Other Ways to Purchase
There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.
By Phone
- Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
- Additional charges applicable.
- Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.
In-Person at the Koger Center
- Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No additional fees for in-person purchases.
Concert Night
- Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.
Morihiko's Pre-Concert Lecture
Live on the 2nd Level of the Koger Lobby at 6:30 PM before the concert. A FREE in-depth look at the program from our conductor!
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If you would like to renew your season tickets, please email us, or call our office at 803.771.7937. We are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
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