Nov 11, 2021 | 21-22 Symphony Season, Artist Stories, Madison Symphony Orchestra
Cellist Thomas Mesa is our guest artist for our November 12-14 concerts, Grand Panorama, performing Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor. Learn more about him and his profession in this exclusive Q&A! When did you first start playing the cello? I was 12 years old....
Nov 10, 2021 | 21-22 Symphony Season, Artist Stories, Madison Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Lias, composer, photographer, professor, and adventurer, will be providing the projected imagery for Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite for the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s November 12-14 concerts, Grand Panorama. When did you first start composing? I’ve been...
Jul 6, 2021 | Artist Stories, Guest Artists
Did you know that Thomas Mesa, joining us for Grand Panorama in November, is the recent recipient of a Sphinx MPower scholarship? Learn more about Mr. Mesa below! The Sphinx MPower Grant The Sphinx Organization recently announced the recipients of the...
Mar 28, 2021 | Artist Stories, Education, Guest Artists, Madison Symphony Orchestra, MSO Musicians, Video
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Young Artist Series Jessica and Sophia Jiang, winners of the The Final Forte, play Dvorák’s four-handed Slavonic Dances and share an intimate conversation. The latest addition to our “Home Is Where the Art Is” Young Artist Series features Sophia and Jessica Jiang, sisters who...
Dec 23, 2020 | Artist Stories, Madison Symphony Orchestra, MSO Musicians
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Wisconsin Ensemble Project Several of our Madison Symphony Orchestra musicians have formed a group to explore chamber music more deeply, and find ways to support social justice. Mary Theodore shared this story with us about the WE Project origins, and the first project that takes place this...
Oct 25, 2020 | Artist Stories, Education, Guest Artists, Madison Symphony Orchestra, MSO Musicians, Video
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Young Artist Series Holly Venkitaswaran, a finalist in The Final Forte 2019, plays Schubert, and shares insights about music and life. Our next story features Holly Venkitaswaran, a Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist who performed in The Final Forte 2019. She plays the...