Just announced: season-opening special concerts Sept. 24-26, "Joyful Reunion — Beethoven's Ninth"
Our special presentation, “Joyful Reunion — Beethoven’s Ninth,” brings live classical music back to life with Music Director John DeMain and the orchestra in Overture Hall this fall! The program opens with Mozart’s Oboe Concerto featuring Marc Fink, and finishes with a joyous finale, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, featuring the Madison Symphony Chorus along with soloists Elizabeth Caballero, Soprano; Kristen Larson, Mezzo-Soprano; Edward Graves, Tenor; and Matt Boehler, Bass. Single tickets go on sale Saturday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m., exclusively through the Overture Center Box Office. 21/22 Symphony subscribers can purchase tickets in advance starting Monday, August 9 at 11:00 a.m. with special pricing. Mark your calendar — this is a community celebration you won’t want to miss!
2021–2022 Symphony Season Subscriptions
Our 21/22 Symphony subscription season begins this October — a joyous celebration of Beethoven that will feature many of the artists and programs we had anticipated experiencing throughout this season. Single tickets go on sale Saturday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m. Renewal and new subscriptions are available NOW! “The musicians and I can’t wait to welcome you back to our concerts in beautiful Overture Hall!” – John DeMain, Music Director
2021–2022 Organ Season Subscriptions
Our 21/22 Organ season features the return of Isabelle Demers, and countertenor Reginald Mobley joins Principal Organist Greg Zelek for a program of organ transcriptions and gospel spirituals. Plus, Greg Zelek opens the season with a solo performance, and closes it in collaboration with the Diapason Brass & Timpani. Single tickets go on sale Friday, September 10, 2021. Subscribe to all four concerts now for just $63!
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Joyful Reunion — Beethoven's Ninth
Join us for a true expression of joy when we reunite in Overture Hall. Experience Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, one of the most iconic masterpieces of all time — and celebrate the tenure of our principal oboist Marc Fink with Mozart's Oboe Concerto.
September 24 - September 26, 2021
moreRavishing Rhapsody
Russian powerhouse Olga Kern returns to perform Rachmaninoff Oct. 15-17, and the orchestra plays Ravel and Beethoven's third symphony.
October 15 - October 17, 2021
moreGreg Zelek, Organ
Principal Organist Greg Zelek opens the 21/22 Organ Season with Widor’s Sixth Organ Symphony and a transcription of Elgar’s Nimrod on Tuesday, October 19.
October 19
moreNext Concerts & Events
An Adventure with Fused Glass I
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy refreshments and a fascinating fused glass presentation by fused glass artist, Denis Carey before creating your own fused glass votive on August 21.
moreAn Adventure with Fused Glass II (SOLD OUT)
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy refreshments and a fascinating fused glass presentation by fused glass artist, Denis Carey before creating your own fused glass votive on August 22.
moreFree Farmers' Market Organ Concert
Join Principal Organist Greg Zelek and a string quartet of MSO Musicians for a FREE concert in Overture Hall on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 11:00 a.m.
moreChamber Music Meets the Beatles!
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a unique chamber performance by the Lucia String Quartet from the Sky Club at Ovation 309 on August 29.
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