Jan 21, 2026 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Guest Artists, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Program Stories, Season Stories
We invite you to read through Michael Allsen’s program notes for the January 23rd-25th performance of Christopher Taylor Plays Brahms. Learn more about these concerts and buy tickets. Program Notes This midwinter program is led by guest conductor Kazem Abdullah....
Jan 6, 2026 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Education, Giving, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Season Stories
Topitzes Family Gift Endows Fall Youth Concerto Competition by Casey Oelkers, Director of Development This past fall, MSO received a wonderful gift of $100,000 from Judith and Nick Topitzes to endow the Fall Youth Concerto Competition, the MSO’s competition for...
Jan 6, 2026 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Education, Giving, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Season Stories
HeartStrings® In Schools by Casey Oelkers, Director of Development Did you know that HeartStrings® is in schools? In addition to senior living and healthcare facilities, every year the MSO’s award-winning, interactive, music therapy-informed program is presented at...
Jan 5, 2026 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Giving, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Season Stories
Monthly Giving to the MSO by Meranda Dooley, Manager of Individual Giving Did you know that individual donors can now make a monthly, recurring gift to the MSO through our Sustaining Giving program? Setting up a monthly gift is a convenient and easy way to incorporate...
Jan 5, 2026 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Education, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Season Stories
2026 Bolz Young Artist Competition Semi-Finalists by Lisa Kjentvet, Director of Education and Community Engagement The Preliminary Round of the 2026 Bolz Young Artist Competition has concluded. It has been a wonderful day of music making! The judges have chosen eight...
Dec 4, 2025 | 25-26 Symphony Season, Guest Artists, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Program Stories, Season Stories
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