Thank you so much for being a part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. We’re excited to bring you some news of upcoming concerts and events plus stories from the past month! Read further to find out what to expect in this December 2025 E-News & Stories.
- MSO Upcoming Concerts & Events
- Symphony: Madison Symphony Christmas
- Organ: A Free Community Carol Sing
- Out At The Symphony: Holiday Extravaganza
- Hunt Quartet Recital
- News & Stories
- MSO Holiday Sale
- Greg Zelek Feature
- Celebrating Your Support
- Bassoon Chair Endowment
- Stradivarius Lunch
- Fall Youth Concerts
- Community Events
- Wisconsin Union Theater
- Children’s Theater of Madison
- Madison Ballet
- Looking Forward To Next Month
- Symphony: Heartbeat
MSO Upcoming Concerts & Events
Our third subscription concert of the Centennial season is happening this weekend. Hear Alexandra LoBianco, bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as well as the MSO Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. With a live sing along included, the program will be sure to bring the holiday spirit to everyone.
Event Details
When: Dec. 5th & 6th at 7:30 pm (Sold Out)
Dec. 6t7th at 2:30 pm (Sold Out)
Location: Overture Hall
Tickets: Sold Out
Bring your pipes, friends, and family, to raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek plus guests Marc Fink, oboe, and John Justum, timpani, for this wonderful free event!
Event Details
When: Dec. 6th at 11:00 am
Location: Overture Hall
Tickets: FREE
Following the Sunday concert of A Madison Symphony Christmas we are hosting our Out at the Symphony event for the LGBTQIA+ community filled with ugly holiday sweater decorating, hot cocoa bar, a Santa and more!
Event Details
When: Dec. 7th at 5:00 pm
Location: Promenade Lounge
Tickets: $35-$55
Join the Hunt Quartet in December at the Arts + Literature Laboratory for their winter public recital. You’ll get the opportunity to hear selections from Maurice Ravel and Franz Schubert at this free concert.
Event Details
When: Dec. 16th at 7:00 pm
Location: Arts + Literature Laboratory
Tickets: FREE
News & Stories
Holiday Sale LIVE Monday!
Starting on Monday, December 8th, our annual Holiday Tickets Sale is live! This season, give the gift of music to the special people in your life — or yourself! For a limited time only save up to 50% off with single tickets of just $30 or $60 to our remaining subscription concerts (Choose between Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May)!
Greg Zelek Magazine Feature
Madison Magazine’s story features MSO’s Principal Organist Greg Zelek and how he uses his creative flair to grow the local audience for organ music. Discover more about the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Overture Concert Organ and Greg’s creative process.
Celebrating Your Support
Andersons Name Principal Bassoon Chair
The MSO is pleased to announce that Rozan and Brian Anderson have pledged a gift to endow and name the Principal Bassoon Chair. In recognition of the Andersons’ gift, the MSO’s Principal Bassoon Chair—currently held by long-time principal bassoonist Cynthia Cameron—has been permanently named The Rozan and Brian Anderson Chair.
Stradivarius Society Luncheon
In October, the Madison Symphony Orchestra hosted the annual Stradivarius Society luncheon at the Madison Club. Stradivarius Society members and guests enjoyed a delicious lunch, remarks from staff, and a fantastic performance by MSO violinist Maynie Bradley.
Fall Youth Concerts Recap
On Oct. 28, over 2,000 students from 37 Wisconsin schools went to Overture Hall for an unforgettable (and bone-chilling) concert. The MSO’s 2025 Fall Youth Concerts featured frightfully delightful music, musicians in costumes, and a solo by an outstandingly talented seventh-grade violinist. Thanks to donor support, the “Symphony Spooktacular” performances were “an absolutely top-notch experience for the kids!”
Community Events To Check Out!
Wisconsin Union Theater: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
December 5th, 2025
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, one of the premier chamber-music organizations in the U.S., boasts a roster of world-class musicians as they perform Bach’s most transcendent works: the complete Brandenburg Concertos.
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Children’s Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol
December 6th-21st, 2025
Our signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving! A Madison tradition for over 40 years, with a message that still resonates today. Get 20% off by using promo code Present2025.
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Madison Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 12th-21st, 2025
This holiday season, Madison Ballet invites audiences to “Re:Discover” the magic, wonder and timeless beauty of “The Nutcracker.” Our 2025 production brings Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score to life with stunning choreography, lavish costumes and a dazzling cast of dancers from our company, school and community, under the glorious Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maestro Andrew Sewell. Whether you’re continuing a cherished family tradition or discovering “The Nutcracker” for the first time, this production promises something for everyone — from the sparkling Snow Queen to the enchanting Land of Sweets. Join us at Overture Center for the Arts and let the spirit of the season sweep you away.
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Looking Forward To Next Month!
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