Michael Allsen is the Prelude Discussion speaker for our 25/26 “Primal Light” subscription season concerts on October 17, 18 & 19, 2025. The half hour talk takes place one hour before each performance in Overture Hall, and is free for all ticket holders. Michael has prepared a more in depth presentation about the program and history beyond what you’ll experience before the concerts that you can view here.
We are also excited to share that Michael, who recently retired MSO Trombonist, who has been writing the program notes for the Symphony since 1984, has written a book about our Orchestra. It celebrates the history of the MSO: from its beginnings in 1926, as a volunteer community ensemble, to the fully professional Symphony that exists today. The new book will be available to buy for $20 at our courtesy table at all three October 17-19 concerts. All proceeds will be donated back to MSO! Michael will be in the Overture Lobby to sign autographs before each concert and at intermissions. The book is also available from the publisher for $24.95, Little Creek Press (www.littlecreekpress.com).