In 2022, we experienced world-class guest artists and remarkable music in Overture Hall with more than 15,000 of you! We spent more than 160 hours in the hall between rehearsals and performances for our Symphony concerts alone. We welcomed 16 guest artists to the stage plus 3 actors from American Players Theatre, members and directors of 3 local choirs, and members of the Orchestra. If you attended or supported our concerts in any way, thank you!
Relive the moments from all our 2022 Symphony concerts, plus The Final Forte 2022 and our September 2022 Organ concert, below. Each story features photos, reviews, and quotes from audience members about the performance. We hope you enjoy this recap and to see you at the Symphony in 2023!
Symphony Moments: Fiesta Finale, May 3, 4, 5
The MSO ended the season with a Fiesta Finale, featuring Jorge Federico Osorio & Mariachi Los Camperos. See reviews, photos, & more!
Symphony Moments: Greg Zelek & the UW-Madison Wind Ensemble, April 19
The 23-24 Overture Concert Organ season ended with a concert featuring Greg Zelek and the UW-Madison Wind Ensemble! Check out photos & more!
Symphony Moments: Boundless Beauty, April 12, 13, 14
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was joined by the MSO Chorus for an impactful performance of Verdi’s Requiem. See reviews, photos, and more!
Symphony Moments: Favorites of Mine & Your Choice!, March 15, 16, 17
The Madison Symphony Orchestra let the audience decide and the winner was Dvorak’s New World Symphony! Read reviews, see photos, and more!
Symphony Moments: Chelsea Chen, February 20
Chelsea Chen returned to Overture Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2024 with a varying program from Bach, Vierne, & Debussy to a self-composed work!
Symphony Moments: A Perfect Pair: Mozart and Mahler, January 19, 20, 21
The Madison Symphony Orchestra rang in the new year with a concert weekend featuring pianist Joyce Yang and two giants of the orchestral composition world: Mozart and Mahler. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: A Madison Symphony Christmas, December 1, 2, 3
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was back for another Madison Symphony Christmas, featuring various soloists, the Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choir, and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: Symphony Gems, November 17, 18 and 19
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome pianist Johnathan Biss to Overture Hall for our November 17, 18 and 19 concerts of Symphony Gems. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures!
Symphony Moments: Monumental Moments, Oct 20, 21, and 22
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to feature Kyle Knox, Associate Conductor and Naha Greenholtz, Violinist at our Oct 20, 21 and 22 concerts of Monumental Moments. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures!
Symphony Moments: Greg Zelek y Amigos, October 6
The 23-24 Overture Concert Organ season opened with a bilingual celebration of classical and Latin-American music for organ & various guests!
Symphony Moments: American Rhapsody, Sept 22, 23, and 24
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to present our Sept 22, 23, and 24 concerts of American Rhapsody. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures.