Associate Conductor Kyle Knox will lead the Madison Symphony in a brand new family-friendly concert this Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m.! Admission is pay-what-you-wish ($10 minimum) and lap seats are available for children under 2 on the day of the show. This hour-long program features beloved favorites including the William Tell Overture and Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter, plus Gavin Lawrence as narrator for Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Plus, join us beginning at noon for pre-concert activities including an instrument petting zoo, paper puppet coloring, and a scripted program that introduces the instruments of the orchestra!
Anticipate Your Life with Music: 99th Season
Embrace the emotion, energy, and spirit of a joyous adventure throughout our 99th season together, beginning this September. You’re invited to renew your subscription or become a new member of our Symphony family as a subscriber! Subscriptions are available now online, and brochures will begin arriving in the mail next week. Explore the season and join us as a subscriber before single tickets go on sale in August!
Other News & Stories
Symphony at Sunset: Registration open now!
Monday, June 17, Burrows Park
The Madison Symphony Orchestra League’s “Symphony at Sunset” is a newly reimagined summer benefit for the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Education and Community Engagement Programs (previously known as Concert on the Green). Purchase your tickets now and join us on Monday, June 17, 2024, for this special event!
Free Rhapsodie Quartet Recital
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.
Promenade Hall
The resident quartet of our award-winning HeartStrings® program, the Rhapsodie Quartet includes our Co-Concertmaster Suzanne Beia, Principal Violist Christopher Dozoryst, Principal Cellist Karl Lavine, and violinist Laura Burns. United in mission, the members of the quartet create a fusion of talent, passion, and heart in their performances. Join us in Overture Center’s Promenade Hall — it’s FREE and open to the public!
Save the Dates: 24/25 Overture Concert Organ Season
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Overture Concert Organ with us in our 24/25 season! Guest artists include organist Paul Jacobs, tenor Limmie Pulliam, the Lyyra Choir, and members of the Empire Brass. Preview the season and save the dates to join Principal Organist Greg Zelek for another exciting season of collaborations and solo performances! Subscriptions will be available in June and single tickets go on sale in August.
Upcoming Community Events
Verona Area Community Band
Thursday, May 16
VAHS Performing Arts Center
The Verona Area Concert Band invites the community to enjoy an evening of instrumental music on Thursday, May 16th, 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. Learn more.
Children’s Theater of Madison: The Diary of Anne Frank
May 4-19
The Playhouse at Overture Center
Don’t miss this powerful adaptation created especially for young audiences. Anne Frank’s account of her time as a young adolescent, hiding in the now infamous attic during the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam is simultaneously heartwarming and heart-wrenching. An important story that must be told and never forgotten. Learn more and buy tickets.
Madison Opera’s Opera in the Park
Saturday, July 20
Garner Park
Celebrate the power of community connection through beautiful performances, beautiful music, and a beautiful night. Garner Park fills with music, as opera soloists share their favorite opera and musical theater numbers. As the night goes on, the stars come out in the sky, and light sticks come out in the audience. John DeMain leads members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and opera stars at this free event presented by Madison Opera. Learn more.
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