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: Renaissance & Passion, May 5, 6 and 7
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome Madison Youth Choirs, Madison Symphony Chorus, Ben Edquist, Jeni Houser and Justin Kroll to Overture Hall for our May 5, 6 and 7 concerts, Renaissance & Passion. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: Dazzling Violin & Spring, April 14, 15 and 16
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome Blake Pouliot to Overture Hall for our April 14, 15 and 16 concerts, Dazzling Violin & Spring. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: Beyond the Score®, March 19
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome American Players Theatre actors to Overture Hall for our March 19 concert, Beyond the Score®. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: Greg Zelek and Mark Hetzler, Feb. 28
Read audience reviews and view photos from Greg Zelek & Mark Hetzler’s 22/23 Organ concert on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Symphony Moments: Heroic Piano & Premiere, February 17-19
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome Benjamin Grosvenor to Overture Hall for our February 17, 18 and 19 concerts, Heroic Piano & Premiere. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: Towering Piano & Virtuosity, January 20-22
The Madison Symphony Orchestra was thrilled to welcome Yefim Bronfman back to Overture Hall for our January 20, 21 and 22 concerts, Towering Piano & Virtuosity. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures below!
Symphony Moments: A Madison Symphony Christmas, December 2-4
Beginning with caroling in the lobby, and the entire audience singing Christmas carols together for the finale, this beloved annual Madison tradition brought the holiday season to a glorious start! Read the reviews and view photos from A Madison Symphony Christmas 2022.
Symphony Moments: The Naughtons and the MSO, November 2022
The MSO was thrilled to welcome Christina and Michelle Naughton back to Overture Hall for our November 11-13 concerts. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures!
Symphony Moments: James Ehnes and the MSO, October 2022
The MSO was thrilled to welcome James Ehnes back to Overture Hall for our October 14-16 concerts. Read reviews from the concert weekend, hear what the audience had to say, and view pictures!
Symphony Moments: Greg Zelek, Organ, Sept. 28
Read audience reviews and view photos from Greg Zelek’s 22/23 Organ Season Premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Symphony Moments: Infinite Joy, Sept. 23, 24, 25
Read the reviews and view photos from the thrilling performances of Infinite Joy!