We hope your holiday season is full of warmth and time with loved ones, and look forward to seeing you at the Symphony in 2024!
With gratitude,
The Madison Symphony Orchestra
Board Members, Musicians, & Administrative and Artistic Staff
Recent News & Stories
Holiday Tickets Sale through Saturday, December 23!
Save up to 50% on tickets to our January, March, April, or May Symphony concerts during our Holiday Tickets Sale. A or B level tickets are on sale for $50, and C or D level tickets are on sale for $25! This special pricing lasts through 11:59 p.m. this Saturday, December 23. No promo code needed — visit madisonsymphony.org/holidaysale to learn more!
Carmina Burana to air on WPR at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 31
Tune into WPR’s “Wisconsin Classical” on Sunday, December 31 at 12:00 p.m. to hear a broadcast of “Carmina Burana” performed by the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Chorus! Lori Skelton hosts this 2-hour broadcast, recorded at Madison’s Overture Hall. The program includes an interview with conductor John DeMain.
Free Hunt Quartet Recitals
Sunday, January 28 at 7:00pm – Oakwood Village University Woods
Monday, January 29 at 7:00pm – Capitol Lakes
Join the Hunt Quartet for two FREE performances at Oakwood Village and Capitol Lakes on January 28 and 29. Members of the group include MSO Musicians Paran Amiriniazari, Hillary Hempel, Jennifer Paulson, and Trace Johnson. Pieces on the program include chamber music by Mozart and Mendelssohn. Special thanks to our Hunt Quartet recital sponsor, Kato Perlman.
Announcing the Claudia Berry and David E. Miran Chorus Director Chair
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce a generous gift from Claudia Berry Miran to endow and name the Claudia Berry and David E. Miran Chorus Director Chair! Discover more about Claudia’s involvement with the Madison Symphony Chorus — which has lasted nearly 50 years! — and how her relationship with her husband and birth of three children during that time inspired this gift. Please join us in thanking Claudia for her generosity!
Visit our new online store!
Celebrate your love of great music in style. Find fun and comfort for you and your loved ones with our variety of hats, shirts, and sweatshirts! Visit madisonsymphony.org/store to browse and place your order. Please take note: All items are made to order and ship out 2-3 weeks after the order is placed. No refunds or exchanges.
Community Events
Children’s Theater of Madison: A Christmas Carol
December 9-23
CTM’s signature production returns to the Capitol Theater in full Victorian splendor to celebrate the holiday season. In Charles Dickens’ timeless story, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future take Scrooge on a life-changing journey, reminding us all that it’s never too late to let your light shine bright. A Madison tradition for over 40 years! Learn more and buy tickets.
Madison Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 15-24
The passion of the holiday classic The Nutcracker, choreographed by Sara Stewart Schumann, returns to Madison! Audiences will join Clara on a night of adventure as she is transported from the comfort of her home to the exotic Land of Sweets. This magical wonderland, where flowers waltz, snowflakes twirl, and enchantments come to life, is accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognizable music performed by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. This timeless production will delight all families and friends. Learn more and buy tickets.
Madison Youth Choirs Winter Concerts
January 20-21
Join the Madison Youth Choirs at Middleton Performing Arts Center for their winter concert series. Learn more and buy tickets.
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