Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte
FREE Concert & Competition!
Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m.
Join four outstanding young musicians in Overture Hall on Wednesday, March 6 as they perform with the Madison Symphony Orchestra under the baton of John DeMain in the final round of the 2024 Bolz Young Artist Competition! The four finalists are:
Katarina Kenney, cello — Elgar, Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85, 4th mvmt
Elliot Lesperance, marimba — Abe, Prism Rhapsody
Andre Peck, piano — Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, 1st mvmt
Jane Story, violin — Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, 1st mvmt
You can register to attend this FREE concert, or watch or listen to the broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin, or Wisconsin Public Radio. Audience members must arrive by 6:45 p.m. prior to the beginning of the live broadcast. No tickets will be issued and seating is general admission in select areas of the hall.
Experience the beauty of musical expression, the drama of competition and the inspiring tale of dreams come true!
SOLD OUT: Pixar in Concert
Thank you to all of you who have already made our first presentation of MSO at the Movies: Pixar in Concert a huge success! We look forward to welcoming you to Overture Hall tomorrow afternoon.
Plus, stay tuned for announcements of future MSO at the Movies concerts coming in our 24-25 season.
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Best of Madison
Nominate through Thursday, Feb. 29
Nominations are open for one more week for Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison 2024! You can write in your vote for the Madison Symphony Orchestra in the Classical Music Group and Performing Arts Group categories, every day through Thursday, February 29.
MSO After Dark + Out at the Symphony
Friday, April 12 + Saturday, April 13
Join us for two exclusive social gatherings following our April concerts, Boundless Beauty! Each event offers a unique opportunity to mingle with MSO Musicians, Music Director John DeMain, and other special guests. All tickets are $50 and include a a Circle-level seat at the concert, plus access to a post-concert reception at The Rigby, featuring hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Or, if you already purchased concert tickets, reception-only tickets are $30.
Free Rhapsodie Quartet Recital
Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00pm – Capitol Lakes
Join the Rhapsodie Quartet next Tuesday for a performance that is free and open to the public! This ensemble brings together some of the brightest stars of the Madison Symphony Orchestra: Co-Concertmaster Suzanne Beia, Principal Violist Christopher Dozoryst, Principal Cellist Karl Lavine, and violinist Laura Burns. More than just a string quartet, the ensemble is the resident ensemble of our award-winning HeartStrings Community Engagement Program. United in mission, the members of the quartet create a fusion of talent, passion, and heart in their performances.
Upcoming Madison Symphony Orchestra Concerts
Favorites of Mine and Your Choice
March 15-17
John DeMain, Music Director
Steven Isserlis, Cello
Boundless Beauty
April 12-14
John DeMain, Music Director
Madison Symphony Chorus, Beverly Taylor, Director
Alexandra LoBianco, Soprano
Margaret Gawrysiak, Mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Burton, Tenor
Kyle Ketelsen, Baritone
Greg Zelek with the UW–Madison Wind Ensemble
Friday, April 19
Greg Zelek, Organ
Scott Teeple, Conductor
UW–Madison Wind Ensemble
Fiesta Finale
May 3-5
John DeMain, Music Director
Jorge Federico Osorio, Piano
Mariachi Los Camperos
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