Chopin and His Muses – Sold Out
MSOL Party of Note: Join Trevor Stephenson, Director of the Madison Bach Musicians, for a lecture-performance at his home studio on the music of Frederick Chopin.
MSOL Party of Note: Join Trevor Stephenson, Director of the Madison Bach Musicians, for a lecture-performance at his home studio on the music of Frederick Chopin.
Our all-orchestral 2019-2020 season-opening concerts, Sept. 27–29, feature Principal Organist Greg Zelek and pieces by Wagner, Barber, Debussy, and Dvořak.
Experience our Rhapsodie Quartet in performance at UW-Whitewater on October 8, featuring selections by Gabriel Fauré, Samuel Barber and Edvard Greig.
Join us for the final rehearsal leading up to Rachel Barton Pine Plays Khachaturian, Oct. 18-20. Space is limited. RSVP required.
Join the MSOL for their annual fall luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club on Friday, October 18th, with musical guest Johanna Wienholts, Principal Harp. Registration is now closed.
Rachel Barton Pine appears in her Madison Symphony debut Oct. 18–20 in a program featuring three Soviet composers: Prokofiev, Khachaturian, and Shostakovich.
Organist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC and Wisconsin native Michael Hey and Violinist Christiana Liberis make their Madison debut Tuesday, October 22.
MSOL Party of Note: October 27th, enjoy Argentinian cuisine accompanied by a tango demonstration and one-hour dance lesson.
Join guest speaker Dan Lyons, Principal Pianist, on November 7 for a presentation and conversation about our November 8–10 concerts, Joyce Yang Plays Prokofiev.
Join Joyce Yang for an intimate afternoon at Nakoma Golf Club as she discusses in-depth musical topics over a delicious meal. RSVP by October 18.
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.
Bring your pipes, and your friends and family, to raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ and Mark Brampton Smith on Saturday, November 9. Free and open to the public.
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.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join our Principal Organist Greg Zelek to celebrate and share the spirit of the season together. It's FREE and all ages are welcome!
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.
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert featuring the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
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.
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.
Join Kenneth Woods for an intimate afternoon at Blackhawk Country Club as he discusses in-depth musical topics over a delicious meal.
Blake Pouliot play Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Kenneth Woods conducts March 6–8.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Experience the Christmas magic all over again! View the one-hour special broadcast of our2018 Christmas concert on Sunday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us on January 28 as we explore the past and future of the MSO's education programs in a conversation with with John DeMain, Kathryn Schwarzmann, and Kyle Knox.
Trumpeter Ansel Norris joins Principal Organist Greg Zelek for an exhilerating virtual concert from Overture Hall on April 27.
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic homes in Maple Bluff with refreshments and socializing afterwards on May 19.
MSOL Party of Note: Join the President of the Wisconsin Archeological Society for a guided tour of the mounds at the Mendota Mental Health Institute on May 29.
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a performance by MSO violinists Tim Kamps and Laura Mericle on June 15 in this beautiful historic Italianate home built on the shores of Lake Mendota.
MSOL Party of Note: Harmonize with creation on June 26 while hiking along the Great Wisconsin Glacier footprint, led by Beth Rahko and Valerie Hoch.
MSOL Party of Note: Join Don Sanford, author of On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota, on a two-hour tour of Lake Mendota on the Betty Lou on June 29.
MSOL Party of Note: On July 6, enjoy the smiles of a summer night among extensive and varied gardens while enjoying hundreds of artworks owned and displayed by Janus Galleries.
MSOL Party of Note: On July 13, stroll with the two Nancys through the history of the Highlands, the house and the evolution of the garden.
Join Madison Symphony's Rhapsodie Quartet for a free performance at Olbrich Gardens during their Summer Concert Series on July 16.
MSOL Party of Note: On July 25, enjoy beautiful interior architecture and furnishings with a performance by Grace Kim, cellist and winner of The Final Forte 2019.
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy refreshments and a fascinating fused glass presentation by fused glass artist, Denis Carey before creating your own fused glass votive on August 21.
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy refreshments and a fascinating fused glass presentation by fused glass artist, Denis Carey before creating your own fused glass votive on August 22.
Join Principal Organist Greg Zelek and a string quartet of MSO Musicians for a FREE concert in Overture Hall on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 11:00 a.m.
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a unique chamber performance by the Lucia String Quartet from the Sky Club at Ovation 309 on August 29.
MSOL Party of Note: Dr. Karen Oberhauser will give a talk on the monarch butterfly before a short walk into the Arboretum on August 30.
MSOL Party of Note: Join Secretary of Veterans Affairs Mary Kolar and her husband Scott in a tour of this award-winning museum and research center on September 21.
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.
MSOL Party of Note: On October 6, tour the NBC 15 studios, watch a live broadcast, and meet the news anchors and staff who make the station tick.
Russian powerhouse Olga Kern returns to perform Rachmaninoff Oct. 15-17, and the orchestra plays Ravel and Beethoven's third symphony.
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.
MSOL Party of Note: MSO Past President Elaine Mischler has created a murder mystery dinner. Learn the consequences of playing “The Wrong Note” on October 23.
Join the MSOL for their annual fall luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club on Friday, October 29th, with musical guest Sophia Jiang.
MSOL Party of Note: On November 1, enjoy an evening of beautiful harp music by talented MSO harpist, Johanna Wienholts.
Join Thomas Mesa on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Overture Center as he discusses in-depth musical topics over a delicious meal.
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.
MSOL Party of Note: On November 13, enjoy a backstage tour with the MSO’s Principal Organist and Curator, Greg Zelek, as he shows us the inner workings of the organ.
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.
On Saturday, Dec. 4, raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join our Principal Organist Greg Zelek to celebrate and share the spirit of the season together. It's FREE and all ages are welcome!
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.
Rick Mackie's Retirement Celebration will now take place online.
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"
A multimedia presentation starring American Players Theatre actors, visual projections and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in its entirety on Sunday, February 13.
Countertenor Reginald Mobley joins Greg Zelek in a program ranging from baroque works to gospel spirituals on Tuesday, February 15.
Gil Shaham returns Mar 11-13 and the orchestra performs Rachmaninoff and a comic folk opera by Hungarian composer Kodály.
Known as the ‘diminutive dynamo’, Isabelle Demers returns to Overture Hall on Tuesday, March 15.
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.
Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete for top honors in Overture Hall, in a performance broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and WPR on April 13.
Experience our Rhapsodie Quartet in performance at Overture Center's Promenade Hall on April 28. Free and open to the public!
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a special Club 201 social gathering and His Greatest Hits on Friday, May 6. Registration for this event is now closed.
Renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns May 6-8 in a dynamic all-Beethoven concert for the ages.
Greg Zelek closes out the 21/22 Organ Season with a performance alongside The Diapason Brass quintet and timpani on Friday, May 20.
The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert featuring the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
Join us on the Overture Hall Stage on Saturday, May 28 for dinner and magnificent music to benefit the Organ Endowment Fund.
Join us on Saturday, June 18 at 1:00 p.m. for a NEW, FREE concert featuring our MSO musicians and instruments in the orchestra with visuals. Great music for everyone — all ages welcome!
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Andrew Schaeffer on Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Anna Myeong on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Raphael Vogl on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m.
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 opens the 22/23 Organ Season with the U.S. premiere of a personally-dedicated work and more on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
James Ehnes performs Barber's Violin Concerto, plus experience Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 (Scottish) and more, October 14-16.
Known for his dazzling and imaginative playing, Organist Christopher Houlihan makes his Overture Hall debut on Tuesday, October 25.
Join us for the final rehearsal leading up to Enchanted Piano & Personal Favorite, Nov. 11-13. Registration for this event has reached capacity.
Michelle and Christina Naughton, piano duo, return to perform with the MSO November 11-13.
Celebrate the season with opera stars, three local choirs, and the Madison Symphony Orchestra December 2-4.
On Saturday, Dec. 3, raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join our Principal Organist Greg Zelek to celebrate and share the spirit of the season together. It's FREE and all ages are welcome!
Experience the Hunt Quartet in performance at Oakwood Village on December 21. Free and open to the public!
Yefim Bronfman performs Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 January 20-22.
Experience the MSO debut of Benjamin Grosvenor when he performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 February 17-19.
Trombonist Mark Hetzler joins Greg Zelek for a varied and exciting program on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete in Overture Hall, broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and WPR, on Weds., March 8.
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.
Join us for the final rehearsal leading up to Dazzling Violin & Spring with Blake Pouliot. Register to attend this free event!
Blake Pouliot returns to Madison April 14-16 to perform Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto No. 3
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.
Our 22/23 season comes to a thrilling close May 5-7 with Price's Symphony No. 3 and Orff's Carmina Burana.
Experience our Rhapsodie Quartet in performance at Overture Center's Promenade Hall on May 18. Free and open to the public!
Join the MSO and WYSO for a special side-by-side concert on Saturday, May 20 at Hamel Music Center.
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.
Join the MSO and Mt. Zion Gospel Choir for a free community concert in Penn Park on Saturday, June 24.
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Isabella Wu on Saturday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Raphael Vogl on Saturday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us on Friday, September 8 to celebrate John DeMain's 30th anniversary and the opening of our 23/24 season! RSVP by Tuesday, August 29.
The MSO's 23/24 season opens September 22-24 with a concert of all-American composers and Terrence Wilson, piano.
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" October 20-22 features Naha Greenholtz, violin and selections by Bernstein, Shostakovich & Brahms.
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a FREE community concert at VAHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 9!
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a FREE community concert at Mitby Theater on Saturday, November 11!
Organist Ken Cowan returns to Overture Hall for a solo concert Friday, November 11, 2023.
Join us for the final rehearsal leading up to Symphony Gems with Jonathan Biss on Thursday, November 16. Register to attend this free event!
Pianist Jonathan Biss joins the MSO November 17-19 for a program featuring Mozart, Schumann, and Dawson.
Celebrate the season with opera stars, three local choirs, and the Madison Symphony Orchestra December 1-3.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Join our Principal Organist Greg Zelek to celebrate and share the spirit of the season together. It's FREE and all ages are welcome!
Experience the perfect pairing of composers, plus guest artist Joyce Yang, January 19-21.
Experience the Hunt Quartet in performance at Oakwood Village and Capitol Lakes on January 28 & 29. Free and open to the public!
Dynamic organist Chelsea Chen returns to Overture Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
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.
Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete in Overture Hall, broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and WPR, on Weds., March 6.
Cellist Steven Isserlis joins the MSO March 15-17 in a program featuring Higdon, Kabalevsky, and Dvořák’s New World Symphony.
Four opera soloists and the Madison Symphony Chorus join the MSO for Verdi's Requiem April 12-14.
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra and young audience members for MSO After Dark and Boundless Beauty on Friday, April 12.
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a special Out at the Symphony social gathering and Boundless Beauty on Saturday, April 13!
The UW–Madison Wind Ensemble joins Greg Zelek on Friday, April 19, 2024 to close the 23/24 Organ Season.
The MSO's 23/24 season comes to an exciting close with a celebration of Mexican music and heritage, May 3-5.
Experience the Hunt Quartet in performance at Arts + Literature Laboratory on Wednesday, May 8. Free and open to the public!
You're invited to the MSOL Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 9 at Maple Bluff Country Club.
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra for a family-friendly concert in Capitol Theater on Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us on the Overture Hall Stage on Saturday, May 18 for dinner and magnificent music to benefit the Organ Endowment Fund.
Madison Symphony's Rhapsodie Quartet recital performs in Overture Center's Promenade Hall on Wednesday, May 22.
Join us on Monday, June 17 at Burrows Park for a newly reimagined summer benefit for the MSO's Education and Community Engagement Programs.
Join us for a FREE organ concert featuring Principal Organist Greg Zelek on Saturday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Madison Concourse Hotel for an evening of elegance. RSVP by Monday, August 26.
Join us for the final rehearsal leading up to our Reunion concerts with Greg Zelek and Thomas Mesa on Thursday, September 19. Register to attend this free event!
"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.
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.
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.
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra and young audience members for MSO After Dark and a Halloween Masquerade Ball on Friday, October 18.
You're invited to the MSOL Fall Luncheon on Friday, October 25th at Blackhawk Country Club.