The Miracle
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBlake Pouliot play Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Kenneth Woods conducts March 6–8.
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Dvořák Requiem
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesThe 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 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.
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.
An Enchanted Evening with Harp (NEW!)
MSOL Party of Note: On November 1, enjoy an evening of beautiful harp music by talented MSO harpist, Johanna Wienholts.
Magic of Music Lunch with Thomas Mesa
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin 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 StatesThomas 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 StatesThis 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 StatesOn 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 StatesJoin 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 Retirement Celebration
Rick Mackie's Retirement Celebration will now take place online.
Premiere Debut
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJan 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 StatesA 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 StatesCountertenor 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 StatesGil 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 StatesKnown 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 StatesCelebrate 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, WIFour 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, WIExperience 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, WIJoin 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 StatesRenowned 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 StatesGreg 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 StatesThe 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 StatesJoin 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, WIJoin 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!
Free Farmers’ Market Organ Concert: Andrew Schaeffer
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for a FREE organ concert featuring Andrew Schaeffer on Saturday, July 23 at 11:00 a.m.
Free Farmers’ Market Organ Concert: Anna Myeong
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for a FREE organ concert featuring Anna Myeong on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m.
Free Farmers’ Market Organ Concert: Raphael Vogl
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for a FREE organ concert featuring Raphael Vogl on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Infinite Joy
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesExperience 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 StatesGreg 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 StatesJames 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 StatesKnown for his dazzling and imaginative playing, Organist Christopher Houlihan makes his Overture Hall debut on Tuesday, October 25.
Free Open Rehearsal
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for the final rehearsal leading up to Enchanted Piano & Personal Favorite, Nov. 11-13. Registration for this event has reached capacity.