Growing up in Kinderhook, NY, I started taking private flute lessons in 3rd grade and participated in my school’s band program from 5th through 12th grade. My school district had a wonderful music department but we did not have a strings program. My first experience...
Johanna Wienholts, Principal Harp, has been performing with the Madison Symphony Orchestra since 2017. Johanna’s chair has been endowed by an Anonymous Friend. This Q&A is part of our Home Is Where the Art Is series of artist stories featuring our musicians....
Derek Handley, cello, has been performing with the Madison Symphony Orchestra since 2013. This Q&A is part of our Home Is Where the Art Is series of artist stories featuring our musicians. What was the most important lesson you learned from a teacher or...
Rick Morgan, Percussion, has been performing with the Madison Symphony Orchestra since 1979. This Q&A is part of our Home Is Where the Art Is series of artist stories featuring our musicians. When did you first start playing your musical instrument? I...
Photo Credit: Karli Cadel, The Washington Post Update as of June 17, 2020: The Music Critics Association of North America announced that composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson are the recipients of its 2020 award for best new opera for...
