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: Beethoven x3, January 17-19
The Madison Symphony Orchestra rang in the new year with three guests soloists and three works by Beethoven! See reviews & photos here!
Symphony Moments: A Madison Symphony Christmas, December 6-8
The Madison Symphony Orchestra gave its Madison Symphony Christmas performance with various guests. Read the reviews & see photos here!
Symphony Moments: Momentum, November 15-17
The Madison Symphony Orchestra welcomes its second guest conductor of the season, tackles Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, and more!
Symphony Moments: Visions, October 18-20
The Madison Symphony Orchestra welcomes its first guest conductor of the season, tackles Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique”, and more!
Symphony Moments: Paul Jacobs, organ
The 24-25 Overture Concert Organ season began with a concert featuring organist Paul Jacobs! Check out photos & more!
Symphony Moments: Reunion, September 20-22
The Madison Symphony Orchestra began its 99th season with Reunion! Featuring Greg Zelek & Tommy Mesa, check out what the audience thought!
Symphony Moments: Family Concert, May 18
The Madison Symphony Orchestra gave a free Family Concert including various pre-concert activities and a condensed 45-minute program!
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!