Welcome To The Madison Symphony Orchestra

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Feb

Rachel Barton Pine Returns

Join The Madison Symphony Orchestra in their next concert, Rachel Barton Pine Returns, on February 20th-22nd at Overture Hall!
24

Feb

Felix Hell, Organist

Felix Hell, Organist performs a special concert for the 25-26 Madison Symphony Organ Season.
4

Mar

The Final Forte 2026

Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete in Overture Hall, broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and WPR, on Wednesday, March 4th!
20

Mar

Ax Plays Mozart

MSO conductor John DeMain leads the March 20th-22nd in a program called Ax Plays Mozart with pieces by Strauss, Mozart, Ortiz and Respighi.
28

Mar

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert

MSO at the Movies presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert with John Williams’ iconic Oscar®-winning score performed live to the film on Saturday, Mar. 28th and Sunday, Mar. 29th, 2025.
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Mar

An Evening of Chamber Music and Organ

Greg Zelek alongside nine of the Madison Symphony Orchestra's musicians will close the 25-26 Madison Symphony Organ Season.
10

Apr

LA Guitar Quartet

Guest conductor Laura Jackson leads the MSO April 10th-12th in a program called LA Guitar Quartet with pieces by López, Rodrigo and Sibelius.
10

Apr

MSO After Dark

You're invited to our April 10th MSO concert and Latin Night! This social event is geared towards audience members 21-40 years.
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May

Voices Eternal: An Inspired 100th Anniversary Celebration!

"Voices Eternal" an inspired 100th anniversary celebration with John DeMain concludes the 25/26 season on May 1st-3rd with special guest artists and the MS Chorus.
3

May

Out at the Symphony

You're invited to our May 3rd MSO Out at the Symphony Drag Brunch Bingo at Lucille's in Madison before the Voices Eternal concert.

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Program Notes: Felix Hell, Organ, Feburary 2026

Discover insights into the Felix Hell Overture Concert Organ performance with program notes by Michael Allsen for the February 24th concert.

Feb 2026 Program Notes: Rachel Barton Pine Returns

Read the “Rachel Barton Pine Returns” Program Notes for the Feb. 20-22 concert by Michael Allsen.

Symphony E-News & Stories, February 2026

Our February E-News highlights our upcoming concerts, online features, our Celebrating Your Support section and more!

PRESS RELEASE: Organist Felix Hell Returns to Overture Center With “Cathedral of Sound”

PRESS RELEASE: Organist Felix Hell Returns to Overture Center With “Cathedral of Sound” on Tuesday February 24th.

Donor Lounge Sponsorships

Read more about the donor lounge sponsors for January’s Christopher Taylor Plays Brahms concerts, MPI Protective Service.

New Charitable Giving Rules

Read more about important changes to charitable giving tax law, effective as of January 1, 2026, that apply to donors at any amount.

You Can Support Music Forever

Read more about how to continue supporting the Madison Symphony Orchestra through endowment giving and leave a lasting gift.

Jan 2026 Program Notes: Christopher Taylor Plays Brahms

Read the “Christopher Taylor Plays Brahms” Program Notes for the Jan. 23-25 concert by Michael Allsen.

Symphony E-News & Stories, January 2026

Our January E-News highlights our upcoming concerts, online features, our Celebrating Your Support section and more!

Topitzes Family Gift Endows Youth Competition

Read more about the Topitzes family gift that endows the Fall Youth Concerto Competition for the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

HeartStrings® In Schools

Read more about what the Heartstrings program is doing in schools and how you can get involved for the Madison Symphony Orchestra!

Monthly Giving to the MSO

Read more about how you can give monthly to the Madison Symphony Orchestra during their 100th Season through our Sustaining Giving program.

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