An Evening of Chamber Music and Organ
Venue: Overture Hall
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
7:30 p.m.
$25-$45
Single tickets on sale Sept. 4th
As the MSO celebrates 100 years this season, it seemed only fitting to bring some of my MSO colleagues with me on stage to showcase their talent and our unique pairing. While the organ can be quite a loud instrument, it can also be used in a softer and more subtle way. With works like Handel’s G minor Organ Concerto and movements from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Coleridge-Taylor’s Nonet, this program will demonstrate the versatility and more intimate side of our instrument. I’m also excited that the audience will get a chance to hear many of the musicians they hear in the orchestra perform some works as soloists with the organ. So sit back, relax, and let this incredible music fill you with joy and peace!
Featuring
Greg Zelek, organ
Featured MSO Musicians:
Leanne Kelso, violin I
Hillary Hempel, violin II
Christopher Dozoryst, viola
Karl Lavine, cello
David Scholl, bass
Izumi Amemiya, oboe
JJ Koh, clarinet
Cynthia Cameron, bassoon
Emma Potter, horn
Program
Concert Run Time: Approx. 1 hour and 20 mins
Music
George Frideric Handel, Organ Concerto in G minor, HWV 289
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Movements from Nonet
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Movements from Clarinet and Horn Concertos
Johann Sebastian Bach, Double Concerto
Enhance Your Concert Experience
Take Note: Drinks Allowed in Overture Hall
As of this season, drinks are allowed inside Overture Hall during all Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts. Refreshments may be purchased at bars and concession stands located around the Overture Hall lobby before each concert and during intermission. Please enjoy food in the lobby and unwrap any candy or cough drops before the performance begins. Thank you!
“Koh’s playing had an impressive dexterity; he gave shape and depth to the long, held out pitches that make this piece such a dream.” — The Cap Times
“…Emma Potter’s solos left me breathless.” — MSO Subscriber
“…Lavine’s solo was grabbing and soulful, sweet in the high registers of the instrument and robust in the low registers.” — The Cap Times
“…Cameron’s agile fingering made the piece a worthy departure from the rest of the holiday fare.” — The Cap Times
Meet the Performers
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
MAJOR SPONSORS
William Steffenhagen
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Peter and Leslie Overton
Judith Werner, in memory of Stephen Caldwell
Condon and Mary Vander Ark
Greg Zelek is the MSO’s Principal Organist and Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ.