Piano Power
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesRussian-Israeli powerhouse Yefim Bronfman was set to perform Brahms’s first piano concerto May 1–3. We regret that his concert is now CANCELED.
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Paul Jacobs — Streamed Performance
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesPaul 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 StatesCelebrate 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.
A Madison Symphony Christmas 2018 Re-Broadcast
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WIExperience 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.
MSOL Connect
ZoomJoin 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.
Ansel Norris + Greg Zelek — Streamed Performance
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesTrumpeter Ansel Norris joins Principal Organist Greg Zelek for an exhilerating virtual concert from Overture Hall on April 27.
Historic Homes of Maple Bluff (SOLD OUT)
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic homes in Maple Bluff with refreshments and socializing afterwards on May 19.
First Nation Peoples in Madison’s History: Earthen Mounds (SOLD OUT)
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.
Music in the Governor’s Mansion Inn (SOLD OUT)
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.
In Harmony with Nature: Ice Age Trail Prairie Walk (NEW!)
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.
Summer Eve Tour of Lake Mendota (SOLD OUT)
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.
Paintings and Perennials (SOLD OUT)
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.
Stroll Through Gardens Past and Present (SOLD OUT)
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.
Rhapsodie Quartet Performance – Free! (SOLD OUT)
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin Madison Symphony's Rhapsodie Quartet for a free performance at Olbrich Gardens during their Summer Concert Series on July 16.
Music and More in Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Airplane House” (SOLD OUT)
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.
An Adventure with Fused Glass I (SOLD OUT)
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.
An Adventure with Fused Glass II (SOLD OUT)
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.
Free Farmers’ Market Organ Concert
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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.
Chamber Music Meets the Beatles!
MSOL Party of Note: Enjoy a unique chamber performance by the Lucia String Quartet from the Sky Club at Ovation 309 on August 29.
Magnificent Monarchs
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.
Veterans Museum and Music
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.
String Spirit
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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.
Behind the Scenes at NBC 15
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.
Ravishing Rhapsody
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesRussian 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 StatesPrincipal 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.
“The Wrong Note” Murder Mystery Play and Dinner (NEW!)
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.
MSOL Fall Luncheon
Blackhawk Country Club 3606 Blackhawk Dr,, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin the MSOL for their annual fall luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club on Friday, October 29th, with musical guest Sophia Jiang.