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PRESS RELEASE: Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 93rd Season Celebrates John DeMain’s 25th Anniversary with Mahler’s Monumental Symphony of a Thousand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2019 (updated April 18, 2019)Contact: Peter Rodgers, Director of MarketingPhone: (608) 257-3734 x226Email: prodgers@madisonsymphony.orgWeb: madisonsymphony.orgPhotos: http://bit.ly/msomay19The 2018–2019 season finale concerts...
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WATCH: Preview tonight’s Organ concert with NBC15!
Tonight's season-closing Overture Concert Organ performance features the unique combination of Greg Zelek (organ) and Thomas Mesa (cello) together in a program of classical music favorites that have been adapted for these two instruments. NBC15 visited...
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Reviews: An Auspicious Debut: Marc-André Hamelin, April. 12-14
Those who attended our performance on Friday, April 12 experienced the debut of Marc-André Hamelin in Madison, in a program that showcased his incredible talent and passion in pieces both before and after intermission: Strauss's Burleske and Ravel's Piano...
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PRESS RELEASE: Pianist Marc-André Hamelin Debuts with the Madison Symphony Orchestra Performing Works by Both Strauss and Ravel
March 26, 2019“An Auspicious Debut: Marc-André Hamelin” concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 12–14, Open Rehearsal on April 11th, and special “Out at the Symphony” event on April 12th.Madison, Wis. – The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2018-2019...
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Congratulations to The Final Forte 2019 Winners!
Congratulations to our two winners of The Final Forte 2019! In a concert that was broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio last night, Grace Kim, cello, earned first place for her performance of Saint-Saens's Concerto no. 1,...
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April Concerts and Events
We have a number of special events happening around our April concerts, An Auspicious Debut: Marc-André Hamelin, April 12–14. Learn more about them below!About An Auspicious Debut, April 12, 13 & 14Marc-André Hamelin is one of the major pianists of our...
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Norm Gilliland Guest Speaker at MSOL’s Behind the Music
Have you ever met Norman Gilliland in person? Have you ever had the opportunity to talk with Norman, listening to his mellow, rich voice interacting with yours? Spinning off knowledgeable, creative remarks sparked by your simple comments about a musical selection? If...
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PRESS RELEASE: The Madison Symphony Orchestra and Three Principal Musicians as Soloists Shine
March 3, 2019”Orchestral Brilliance: Three Virtuosi” concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 8 – 10Madison, Wis. – The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2018-2019 Silver Anniversary Season celebrating 25 years of great music with Music Director John...
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PRESS RELEASE: Cellist Thomas Mesa Joins MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek for 18-19 Season Finale
April 16, 2019, Cellist Thomas Mesa Joins Madison Symphony Orchestra Principal Organist Greg Zelek for the 2018-2019 Overture Concert Organ Season Finale
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Meet our Final Forte finalists
On Sunday, January 13, eight young musicians competed in the semi-final round of the Bolz Young Artist Competition. Four were chosen to move onto the final round of the competition, The Final Forte, which will be broadcast live on Wisconsin Public...
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