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Joyce Yang Plays Prokofiev

201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Joyce Yang is featured as soloist on Prokofiev's third piano concerto. The Nov. 8–10 program opens with Kernis's Newly Drawn Sky and closes with Schumann's second symphony.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

This beloved annual tradition embraces the season with Christmas classics and enchanting new music featuring the orchestra, three choruses and opera stars Dec. 13–15.

Beyond the Score®

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

One performance only! A multimedia presentation starring American Players Theatre actors, visual projections and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5 in its entirety on Sunday, January 19.

Hector Olivera

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Known as one of the most exciting organists of the 20th century, international concert organist Hector Olivera will entertain and exhilarate the audience with an unforgettable performance on Tuesday, February 11.

Romantic Encounter

201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

We welcome Pinchas and Amanda Feb. 14–16 as they reprise their fabulous performance of the Brahms Double Concerto, with which the duo made their Madison Symphony debut in 2001.

The Miracle

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Blake Pouliot play Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Kenneth Woods conducts March 6–8.

Dvořák Requiem

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The Madison Symphony Chorus and four guest singers join the MSO to perform Dvořák’s Requiem April 3–5. TAKE NOTE: this concert has been canceled due health and safety concerns and the closure of Overture Center through April 24, 2020.

Piano Power

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Russian-Israeli powerhouse Yefim Bronfman was set to perform Brahms’s first piano concerto May 1–3. We regret that his concert is now CANCELED.

Paul Jacobs — Streamed Performance

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Paul Jacobs, Grammy-winning artist and established member of the Juilliard School Organ Department, performs from Overture Hall in a streamed performance on November 17. Available for viewing through November 18.

A Virtual Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Celebrate the joy of the season together when we present an hour-long virtual concert that is certain to lift our hearts and spirits. Premieres Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m., and can be viewed through 12/31/20.

Ansel Norris + Greg Zelek — Streamed Performance

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Trumpeter Ansel Norris joins Principal Organist Greg Zelek for an exhilerating virtual concert from Overture Hall on April 27.

String Spirit

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us as we showcase our incredible Symphony string section, our Principal Organist Greg Zelek, and the Rhapsodie Quartet in a program featuring Elgar, Poulenc, and Tchaikovsky.

Ravishing Rhapsody

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Russian powerhouse Olga Kern returns to perform Rachmaninoff Oct. 15-17, and the orchestra plays Ravel and Beethoven's third symphony.

Greg Zelek, Organ

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Principal Organist Greg Zelek opens the 21/22 Organ Season with Widor’s Sixth Organ Symphony and a transcription of Elgar’s Nimrod on Tuesday, October 19.

Grand Panorama

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Thomas Mesa makes his Madison Symphony debut with Dvořák's magnificent cello concerto Nov. 12-14, and the Symphony presents Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite alongside multimedia projections.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

This beloved annual tradition embraces the season with Christmas classics and enchanting new music featuring the orchestra, three choruses and opera stars Dec. 3-5.

Happy (Belated 250th) Birthday Beethoven!

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join us for two chamber music concerts in the Overture Center Playhouse on Wednesday, Dec. 15 to honor more than 250 years of Beethoven’s contribution to classical music, in an intimate setting.

Premiere Debut

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Jan 21-23 violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins makes her MSO debut playing the MSO premiere of Wynton Marsalis' Violin Concerto, and Greg Zelek plays the Saint-Saëns "Organ Symphony"

Beyond the Score®: Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

A multimedia presentation starring American Players Theatre actors, visual projections and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in its entirety on Sunday, February 13.

Reginald Mobley & Greg Zelek

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Countertenor Reginald Mobley joins Greg Zelek in a program ranging from baroque works to gospel spirituals on Tuesday, February 15.

Gil Shaham Plays the Beethoven Violin Concerto

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Gil Shaham returns Mar 11-13 and the orchestra performs Rachmaninoff and a comic folk opera by Hungarian composer Kodály.

Isabelle Demers, Organ

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Known as the ‘diminutive dynamo’, Isabelle Demers returns to Overture Hall on Tuesday, March 15.

Missa Solemnis

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Celebrate with us April 8-10 with the Missa Solemnis, one of the most significant Latin Mass settings ever penned. Plus, concertmaster Naha Greenholtz performs Haydn.

His Greatest Hits

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns May 6-8 in a dynamic all-Beethoven concert for the ages.

Greg Zelek with The Diapason Brass & Timpani

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Greg Zelek closes out the 21/22 Organ Season with a performance alongside The Diapason Brass quintet and timpani on Friday, May 20.

Infinite Joy

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Experience Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, one of the most iconic masterpieces of all time — and celebrate the tenure of our principal oboist Marc Fink with Mozart's Oboe Concerto, September 23-25.

Greg Zelek, Organ

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Greg Zelek opens the 22/23 Organ Season with the U.S. premiere of a personally-dedicated work and more on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Sublime Violin & Journeys

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

James Ehnes performs Barber's Violin Concerto, plus experience Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) and more, October 14-16.

Christopher Houlihan, Organ

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Known for his dazzling and imaginative playing, Organist Christopher Houlihan makes his Overture Hall debut on Tuesday, October 25.

Enchanted Piano & Personal Favorite

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Michelle and Christina Naughton, piano duo, return to perform with the MSO November 11-13.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Celebrate the season with opera stars, three local choirs, and the Madison Symphony Orchestra December 2-4.

Towering Piano & Virtuosity

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Yefim Bronfman performs Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 January 20-22.

Heroic Piano & Premiere

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Experience the MSO debut of Benjamin Grosvenor when he performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 February 17-19.

Greg Zelek & Mark Hetzler

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Trombonist Mark Hetzler joins Greg Zelek for a varied and exciting program on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Beyond the Score®

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

One performance only! Experience Mahler's Symphony No. 4 on Sun., March 19 with APT actors, visual projections, and the entire work performed in the second half.

Dazzling Violin & Spring

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Blake Pouliot returns to Madison April 14-16 to perform Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto No. 3

Greg Zelek, Organ & Thomas Mesa, Cello

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Cellist Thomas Mesa returns to the stage with Greg Zelek on Tuesday, April 18 in a program featuring a world premiere of a commissioned piece and more.

Renaissance & Passion

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Our 22/23 season comes to a thrilling close May 5-7 with Price's Symphony No. 3 and Orff's Carmina Burana.

Concert on the Green

Bishops Bay Country Club 3500 Bishops Bay Dr, Middleton, WI

Join us on Monday, June 19 for a day of golf and an evening cocktail party, concert, and dinner on the beautiful grounds of Bishops Bay Country Club.

Penn Park Free Community Concert

Penn Park 2101 Fisher St, Madison, WI, United States

Join the MSO and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir for a free community concert in Penn Park on Saturday, June 24.

American Rhapsody

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The MSO's 23/24 season opens September 22-24 with a concert of all-American composers and Terrence Wilson, piano.

¡Greg Zelek y Amigos!

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Greg Zelek opens the 23/24 Organ Season on Friday, October 6 in a bilingual program of both classical and popular Latin-American music.

Monumental Moments

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

"Monumental Moments" October 20-22 features Naha Greenholtz, violin and selections by Bernstein, Shostakovich & Brahms.

MSO on the GO: VAHS Performing Arts Center

VAHS Performing Arts Center 234 Wildcat Way, Verona

Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a FREE community concert at VAHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 9!

MSO on the Go: Mitby Theater

Mitby Theater 3550 Anderson St., Madison, WI, United States

Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a FREE community concert at Mitby Theater on Saturday, November 11!

Ken Cowan

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Organist Ken Cowan returns to Overture Hall for a solo concert Friday, November 11, 2023.

Symphony Gems

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Pianist Jonathan Biss joins the MSO November 17-19 for a program featuring Mozart, Schumann, and Dawson.

A Madison Symphony Christmas

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Celebrate the season with opera stars, three local choirs, and the Madison Symphony Orchestra December 1-3.

The Perfect Pair: Mozart & Mahler

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Experience the perfect pairing of composers, plus guest artist Joyce Yang, January 19-21.

Chelsea Chen

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Dynamic organist Chelsea Chen returns to Overture Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

MSO at the Movies: Pixar in Concert

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The single performance on Pixar in Concert on Saturday, February 24 celebrating 25 years of the music and animation of Disney and Pixar films is now sold out.

Favorites of Mine & Your Choice!

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Cellist Steven Isserlis joins the MSO March 15-17 in a program featuring Higdon, Kabalevsky, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony.

Boundless Beauty

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Four opera soloists and the Madison Symphony Chorus join the MSO for Verdi's Requiem April 12-14.

Greg Zelek with the UW–Madison Wind Ensemble

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The UW–Madison Wind Ensemble joins Greg Zelek on Friday, April 19, 2024 to close the 23/24 Organ Season.

Fiesta Finale

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The MSO's 23/24 season comes to an exciting close with a celebration of Mexican music and heritage, May 3-5.

Reunion

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

"Reunion" opens the Madison Symphony's 99th season on Sept 20-22 with Music Director John DeMain presenting works by Coleman, Jongen, and Tchaikovsky, featuring soloists cellist Tommy Mesa and Principal Organist Greg Zelek.

Paul Jacobs, organ

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

The 20th Anniversary Organ Season begins October 3 with the return of Grammy-award winning Organist and Juilliard Professor Paul Jacobs performing Bach, Ives, and Liszt.

Visions

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United States

Madison Symphony's 99th season continues with "Visions" on Oct 18-20 featuring the debut of guest conductor Nicholas Hersh, the return of violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, and works by Clyne, Vaughan Williams, Ravel, and Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique.

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