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Symphony Moments: Olga Kern and the MSO, October 2017
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome Olga Kern back to Overture Hall for our October 15, 16, & 17 concerts, Ravishing Rhapsody. This will be her fifth performance with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, previously performing in 2009, 2010, 2014, and...
Symphony Moments: Sept. 24 & 25 “String Spirit” photos and reviews
Our Sept. 24 & 25 showcased our incredible string section, the Rhapsodie Quartet, Principal Organist Greg Zelek, and Principal Timapanist John Jutsum. Relive all the moments and read the reviews.
Reviews and Media Coverage: String Spirit, September 24 & 25
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was finally able to make their much-anticipated return to Overture Hall last weekend for String Spirit. The enthusiastic crowd first welcomed the Rhapsodie Quartet to the stage who opened the concert with Edward Elgar’s Introduction and...
Symphony Moments: September 25–27 “Love, Lust & Redemption” concerts photos and reviews
Our September 27–29 concerts featured Principal Organist Greg Zelek as soloist with the orchestra for the first time. Other selections included pieces by Wagner, Debussy, and Dvořák. Relive all the moments and read the reviews.
Symphony Moments: October 18–20 “Rachel Barton Pine Plays Khachaturian” concerts photos and reviews
Our October 18–20 concerts featured the debut of violinist Rachel Barton Pine, along with performances by the orchestra of works by Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Relive all the moments and read the reviews.
Symphony Moments: November 8–10 “Joyce Yang Plays Prokofiev” concerts photos and reviews
Our November 8–10 concerts featured the debut of pianist Joyce Yang, along with performances by the orchestra of works by Kernis and Schumann. Relive all the moments and read the reviews.
Symphony Moments: December 13–15 Christmas concerts photos and reviews
Our Dec. 13–15 Christmas concerts featured Christmas classics and enchanting new music by the orchestra, three choruses and opera stars Michelle Johnson and Mackenzie Whitney — plus a free Carol sing on Saturday morning. Relive the moments and read the reviews.
Symphony Moments: Beyond the Score®: Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5: Pure Propaganda?
Our January 19, 2020 Beyond the Score®: Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5: Pure Propaganda? starred American Players Theatre actors, along with visual projections and live musical examples! Relive the moments and view photos.
Symphony Moments: February 14-16 “Romantic Encounter” Zukerman and Forsyth concerts photos and reviews
Our February 14-16 concerts featured John DeMain and the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth’s performance of the Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor. Relive the moments. View a slideshow of photos from all three concerts, and read the reviews!
Symphony Moments: March 6-8 “The Miracle” concerts photos and reviews
Our March 6-8 “The Miracle” concerts featured the MSO debuts of violinist Blake Pouliot playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and guest conductor Kenneth Woods leading the orchestra. Relive the moments. View a slideshow of photos and read the reviews.concerts.