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Greg Zelek All Bach
Venue: Overture Hall
Sunday, September 27, 2026
2:30 p.m.
$28-$51
Prices include Sales Tax, Overture Center’s per-ticket facility fee and Web/Phone Fee for online or over the phone orders. To avoid the Web/Phone fee purchase in person at Overture Center’s Box Office.
Your season begins with the first ever Sunday matinee concert featuring masterworks by Johann Sebastian Bach, some of the most profound and enduring pieces in the organ repertoire, showcasing his technical brilliance and enduring humanity. I can’t think of a better way to start this exciting 22nd organ season! – Greg Zelek
Featuring
Greg Zelek, organ
Program
Music
Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
Prelude in B minor, BWV 855a (arr. Siloti/Widor)
Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major, BWV 564
Pedal-Excercitium, BWV 598
Siciliano from Flute Sonata in Eb, BWV 1031
‘Little’ Fugue in G minor, BWV 578
Air from Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068, (arr. S.N. Penfield)
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582
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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!
“Greg Zelek’s energy is infectious! Besides being quite an amazing organist, he is a great host. I loved the selections.” — MSO Patron
Praised as “extraordinary in the classical music world” — PBS Wisconsin Life
“Greg Zelek is an absolute star. His talent, humor, and humility make every organ concert we have attended a delight.” — MSO Patron
Meet the Artist
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
MAJOR SPONSORS
Fernando and Carla Alvarado
Sue and Ellis Bauman
Jane Hamblen and Robert F. Lemanske
Peter and Leslie Overton
Walter & Karen Pridham Charitable Fund
ADDITIONAL SPONSOR
Shirley Spade, in memory of Gerald Spade
Greg Zelek is the MSO’s Principal Organist and Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ.