November 11, 12, 13: Christina & Michelle Naughton, Piano Duo
Plus Arturo Márquez & Tchaikovsky
Our next Symphony concerts, “Enchanted Piano & Personal Favorite,” take place in Overture Hall November 11-13. This program opens with the lively Danzón No. 2 by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, based upon folk dance from Veracruz. We then welcome back Madison’s own Christina and Michelle Naughton. The Naughtons—twin sisters—were both soloists multiple times in our youth concerts when they were growing up in Madison, and they have been working as a piano duo since 2010. They first performed as a duo with the MSO in 2012, playing Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos and they returned in 2016 for Mozart’s two-piano concerto. Here they play a late romantic work by Max Bruch. We close with the emotional sixth symphony of Tchaikovsky, the Russian master’s final work. Learn more and buy tickets to the concerts — plus view photos and read reviews from their prior appearances with the MSO, and reserve your seats at a free open rehearsal on Thursday, November 10!
Upcoming Performances & Other News
Club 201: Friday, December 2
Out at the Symphony: Saturday, December 3
Join us for two special events in conjunction with our Madison Symphony Christmas concerts in December! Join young adult classical music lovers for Club 201 on Friday, December 2 and members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community for Out at the Symphony on Saturday, December 3. Your $50 ticket includes a Circle-level seat at the concert and an exclusive invitation to a post-concert reception! Learn more about A Madison Symphony Christmas and purchase tickets to either of these special gatherings by Monday, November 21.
The Bolz Young Artist Competition is a highly-regarded statewide competition in which Wisconsin’s young musicians compete for scholarships and the opportunity to perform as soloists with the MSO. The competition is open to Wisconsin residents in grades 9–12. The four semifinalists compete in The Final Forte on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Overture Hall.
In our 22/23 season we welcome 10 new musicians to the orchestra as well as four new staff members across several departments.
We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through December 31, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up. Make sure to set your preferred store as one of the nine stores located in the Madison area or Southern Wisconsin to be able to cast your vote for the MSO!
Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m.
Bring your pipes, and your friends and family, to raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ. Always a fan favorite, the Carol Sing will get everyone in the mood for Christmas. Join Madison Symphony Orchestra Principal Organist Greg Zelek for this wonderful event that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
MSO Hymn and Carol Sings are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, and no tickets or reservations are needed. Each event takes place in Overture Hall and lasts 45 minutes to one hour.
Community Events
Madison Opera: Salome
Tonight at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Madison Opera opens its 62nd season with Richard Strauss’ Salome on Friday, November 4 at 8pm and Sunday, November 6 at 2:30pm in Overture Hall. Starring internationally acclaimed soprano Amanda Majeski in the title role and members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra under the direction of John DeMain, this will be the company’s first production of a Strauss opera. Based on Oscar Wilde’s play, this opera shocked the public when it premiered in 1905. Religion and desire combine in an extraordinary work that maintains its grip on audiences over a century later, with intense musicality and taut drama. Learn more and buy tickets.
Madison Youth Choir’s Big Sing
Tomorrow, Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.
Bring your whole family to the Starlight Theater at MYArts on Saturday, November 5 and join your friends and neighbors for a FREE community-wide singing experience hosted by Madison Youth Choirs and featuring songs and stories from Haiti. Madison’s Big Sing is a unique opportunity for all ages and all voices to come together and be reminded of the common humanity we share when we sing and listen to the voices around us. Connect your voice to others in the community and join the Big Sing, Madison! Learn more and RSVP.
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