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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.

A Madison Symphony Christmas 2018 Re-Broadcast

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

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.

MSOL Connect

Zoom

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.

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.

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.

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 States

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.

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 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.

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 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.

MSOL Fall Luncheon

Blackhawk Country Club 3606 Blackhawk Dr,, Madison, WI, United States

Join the MSOL for their annual fall luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club on Friday, October 29th, with musical guest Sophia Jiang.

Magic of Music Lunch with Thomas Mesa

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

Join Thomas Mesa on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Overture Center as he discusses in-depth musical topics over a delicious meal.

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.

Meet the Mighty Klais

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.

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.

Free Community Carol Sing

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

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!

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.

The Final Forte

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

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.

Rhapsodie Quartet Recital

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

Experience our Rhapsodie Quartet in performance at Overture Center's Promenade Hall on April 28. Free and open to the public!

Club 201

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

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.

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.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

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

The Triwizard Tournament comes to Hogwarts™ in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert featuring the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

Voices of Spring 2022

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

Join us on the Overture Hall Stage on Saturday, May 28 for dinner and magnificent music to benefit the Organ Endowment Fund.

Free Family Concert

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

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!

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