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Sep

Pure Joy Opening Night: Magical Tchaikovsky & Maestro’s Dinner

"Pure Joy Opening Night: Magical Tchaikovsky & Maestro’s Dinner" with John DeMain kicks off the 25/26 seasonSept. 19th with pianist Olga Kern.
20

Sep

Soar with Cirque de la Symphonie & Party into the Night

"Soar with Cirque de la Symphonie & Party into the Night" with John DeMain kicks off the 25/26 season on Sept. 20th with guest artists Cirque de la Symphonie.
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Oct

Greg Zelek with the UW-Madison Concert Choir, Mariana Farah, conductor

UW-Madison Concert Choir with Dr. Mariana Farah, conductor perform alongside Greg Zelek for the 25-26 Madison Symphony Organ Season.
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Oct

Disney and Pixar, Toy Story in Concert

MSO at the Movies features Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film on Sunday, October 5th at 2:30pm.
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Oct

Primal Light

Join the Madison Symphony Orchestra for our next concert, Primal Light, on October 17-19, 2025 at the Overture Center in downtown Madison.
18

Nov

Greg Zelek with Caleb Hudson, Trumpet

Caleb Hudson, trumpet performs alongside Greg Zelek for the 25-26 Madison Symphony Organ Season.
21

Nov

Radiance

Come hear the wonderful Madison Symphony Orchestra in their next concert Radiance on November 21st-23rd, 2025 at Overture Hall.
5

Dec

A Madison Symphony Christmas 2025

Join us at the Overture Hall to celebrate the holidays with the Madison Symphony Christmas concert on December 5th-7th!
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Dec

Free Community Carol Sing 2025

Join the Madison Symphony and Greg Zelek for our Free Community Carol Sing. Ring in the holiday season with the Overture Concert Organ! All ages are welcome to join us on December 6, 2025.
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Jan

Heartbeat

Come join The Madison Symphony Orchestra in their next concert, Heartbeat, on January 23rd-25th at the Overture Hall!

News & Stories

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Symphony E-News & Stories, July 2025

Our July E-News highlights our upcoming Organ 25/26 season, shares some articles regarding our new organ season, and more!

PRESS RELEASE: Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 25–26 Overture Concert Organ Season Announced

Symphony E-News & Stories, June 2025

Our May E-News highlights our upcoming concerts, shares the 25/26 season subscription info, symphony moments from our concerts last month, and more!

Symphony Moments: Gershwin!, May 9-11

Music Director John DeMain led the MSO through a Gershwin-packed finale for the MSO’s 99th Season. Check out reviews and photos here!

June 2026 Program Notes: A Community Gift and Dream — for the Love of Music

Read the “A Community Gift and Dream — for the Love of Music” Program Notes for the June 14th concert by Michael Allsen.

Symphony E-News & Stories, May 2025

Our May E-News highlights our upcoming concerts, shares the 25/26 season subscription info, symphony moments from our concerts last month, and more!

PRESS RELEASE: MSO Announces May Season Finale Concerts, “Gershwin!”

PRESS RELEASE: The MSO ends its 99th season with a Gershwin showcase featuring the MSO Chorus, piano soloist, and two vocal soloists!

PRESS RELEASE: Madison Symphony Orchestra Unveils its Centennial Season

PRESS RELEASE: The Madison Symphony Orchestra unveils its Centennial Season with subscriptions available now!

May 2026 Program Notes: Voices Eternal

Read the “Voices Eternal” Program Notes for the May 1-3 concert by Michael Allsen.

Apr 2026 Program Notes: Four the Soul

Read the “Four the Soul” Program Notes for the April 10-12 concert by Michael Allsen.

Mar 2026 Program Notes: Force of Nature

Read the “Force of Nature” Program Notes for the Mar. 20-22 concert by Michael Allsen.

Feb 2026 Program Notes: Playful Pursuits

Read the “Playful Pursuits” Program Notes for the Feb. 20-22 concert by Michael Allsen.

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