Graves Recital and Event Series

Graves Piano is thrilled to bring high quality recital, masterclass, and educational events to its Recital Hall stage! For over 60 years, Graves Piano has been a home for music lovers and learners alike, and in 2025 launched a new series of programming to continue fostering a vibrant musical community.

Upcoming events and details are listed below. We look forward to welcoming you to our next event very soon!

MUSIC AT THE MARKET

BRIDGE PARK | MAY 5 - 24

Join us at Bridge Park for our SPIRIO residency from May 5th - 24th! Whether you are strolling through the North Market and want to stop by for some music, or you plan to join us for one of our special events, you won't want to miss seeing the SPIRIO in action at this special new location.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET

FRIENDS OF GRAVES | FRI. MAY 16 | 10PM

This semi-private event will take place as the Market closes and feature a private piano recital by one of our young artist FRIENDS OF GRAVES! This series features up-and-coming talented artists who are a part of the Graves community. You won't want to miss this evening of Classical piano music - plus, our Market Bar friends at Vinoteca will stay open late so that you can enjoy a drink. Grab dinner at Bridge Park and then plan to join us for a sophisticated and relaxing event to wind down your Friday night!

No ticket required, but please RSVP to admin@gravespiano.com.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET

GRAVES AFTER HOURS | SAT. MAY 24 | 10 PM

This private, ticketed event will bring our time at Bridge Park to a close with pizazz as we welcome a LIVE JAZZ QUARTET! Ticket purchase includes drink tickets and light appetizers in an exclusive after hours environment. Be sure to come out as early as 9 PM to enjoy your drink tickets and light appetizers.

We welcome the fabulous Doctor Thunder Quartet, a world class quartet performing progressive jazz standards and originals led by Dr. Shawn 'Thunder' Wallace.

Generously sponsored by Heritage Insurance Advisors.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET

UPDATE: MUSIC APPRECIATION TABLE TALKS (Formerly 5/16 at 7 PM)

MUSIC APPRECIATION TABLE TALKS WILL NOT TAKE PLACE - BUT WE WILL BE AROUND FOR ANY CASUAL CONVERSATION AND MUSIC REQUESTS, SO COME SEE US AND SEE THE SPIRIO IN ACTION!

Be sure to join us at 10 PM for our FRIENDS OF GRAVES classical piano recital! (RSVP required!)

MUSIC AT THE MARKET

SPIRIO & SPRITZERS | SAT. MAY 10 | 2PM

Stop by the North Market for a festive Saturday afternoon spritzer at Vinoteca and enjoy our live demonstration of the Steinway SPIRIO's incredible catalogue of live performances by a variety of Steinway Artists. Whether you are attending the flower workshop or simply out enjoying the Saturday market, spritz up your afternoon with the SPIRIO, the world’s finest high resolution player piano!

Thanks to our friends at Vinoteca, you can get a $5 Spritzer when you join our Spirio event list!

No ticket required.

GRAVES MASTERCLASS SERIES

GRAVES MASTERCLASS SERIES

Friday, June 27th at 6:30 PM

Save the date for our next Graves Masterclass Series, as we welcome local Steinway Artist, Dr. Tianshu Wang!

Additional details to be announced.

PAST EVENT: Drew Petersen, Steinway Pianist

GRAVES RECITAL & MASTERCLASS SERIES

  • March 26, 2025 - Masterclass
  • March 27, 2025 - Recital

Hosted at: Graves Recital Hall, 5798 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

Acclaimed young American pianist Drew Petersen is a sought-after soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has been praised for his commanding and poetic performances of repertoire ranging from Bach to Zaimont. He is the recipient of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and winner of the 2017 American Pianists Awards and Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship. Read full bio here.

Tickets range from $10 - $25. Additional fees may apply. The purchase of a recital ticket includes complimentary entrance to the masterclass; the purchase of a masterclass ticket includes only entrance to the masterclass.

Student and senior ticket pricing! (Subject to ID verification at event as needed.)

Generously sponsored by: Heritage Insurance Advisors and WR Valuation.