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Organ, Brass
& Timpani
Greg Zelek with The Diapason Brass & Timpani
Fri., May 20, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Music Program:
Gigout | Grand Choeur Dialogue
Rachmaninoff | Vocalise
Elgar | Pomp and Circumstance
DiLorenzo | Fire Dance
Dinda | Nocturne
Bach | Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
Sullivan | The Lost Chord
Guilmant | Final from Symphony No. 1 in D minor
Featuring:
Greg Zelek, Organ
John Aley, Trumpet
Matthew Onstad, Trumpet
Mark Hetzler, Trombone
Linda Kimball, Horn
Joshua Biere, Tuba
John Jutsum, Timpani
21/22 Overture Concert Organ Season
In my first of many collaborations with fellow Madison musicians, I am excited to perform alongside The Diapason Brass quintet and timpani in a concert that will pair our Mighty Klais with some of the loudest instruments in the orchestra. This program of music written for a variety of pairings will include Gigout’s Grand Choeur Dialogue, a transcription of Rachmaninoff’s famous Vocalise, and an arrangement of Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor for organ and timpani. Audiences will enjoy the expressive and fluid partnership of MSO’s Principal Trumpet, John Aley, and the newly appointed trumpet professor at UW LaCrosse, Matthew Onstad; the warm sounds of MSO’s Principal Horn, Linda Kimball; the creative flair of UW Madison’s trombone professor, Mark Hetzler; the thrilling facility of MSO’s Principal Tuba, Josh Biere; and the thunderous rhythm of MSO’s Principal Timpani, John Jutsum. The event will have me pulling out all the stops on our Overture Concert Organ to match the excitement and volume of my colleagues on stage!
– Greg Zelek
All tickets $20
Greg is amazing — his playing touches our hearts. – MSO Patron
Zelek is quite extraordinary in the classical music world. – Jon Hornbacher, PBS Wisconsin Life
…the most enjoyable concert I have ever encountered. – Bill Wineke, Channel 3000
John Aley, Trumpet
Matthew Onstad, Trumpet
Linda Kimball, Horn
Mark Hetzler, Trombone
Joshua Biere, Tuba
John Jutsum, Timpani
About Greg Zelek
Health and Safety Information
○ Overture Center’s Health Protocols: All who enter the Overture Center building must wear a face mask and show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. Patrons not vaccinated, including children under age 12, are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to the performance. Please visit overture.org/health for more information on masks, vaccination proof, negative COVID test criteria, and more.
○ New Overture Security Measures: Overture will be utilizing new walk-through security screening technology that you will be required to move through on arrival. This should eliminate lines and allow foot traffic to quickly flow into the spaces. Additionally, large bags and backpacks are prohibited from entering the theater and can be checked after being inspected. For your convenience, we suggest you make other arrangements for these items before arriving. Visit overture.org/security for more information on these policies.
○ Read MSO’s Health and Safety FAQs: More information about our ticket policies, concessions, and answers to other frequently asked questions can be found at madisonsymphony.org/faq. Programs, dates, and artists subject to change.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
William Steffenhagen
Elaine and Nicholas Mischler
Greg Zelek is the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Organist and the Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ.