Tonight, Tomorrow, & Saturday: James Ehnes, Violin
Plus Strauss & Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony
James shared thoughts his thoughts about the Barber Violin Concerto a few moments before the final rehearsal last night — watch the interview and get a sneak peek of rehearsals!
Tuesday, October 25: Christopher Houlihan, Organ
– Greg Zelek, Principal Organist
We’re Hiring!
The Madison Symphony seeks an Education and Community Engagement Manager. Join our close-knit team of dedicated and passionate staff members in downtown Madison!
This full-time position manages the MSO’s award-winning Education and Community Engagement Programs, including young people’s concerts, young artist competitions, community engagement programs and guest artist outreach activities.
Learn more and apply by October 21
Upcoming Performances & Other News
Our Executive Director, Robert Reed, joined the Madison Symphony Orchestra earlier this year, and has spent more than 30 years employed by major, regional and smaller orchestras across the country. Did you know that his first exposure to classical music was in fourth grade at an Louisville Orchestra education concert?
In September, several young artists competed in our 2022 Fall Youth Concerto Competition. Katarina Kenney, an 8th grader at Madison County Day School, emerged as the winner! She played Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33, 1st and 3rd movements. Katarina will perform with the orchestra in the Fall Youth Concerts on Tuesday, November 22.
Discover more about Katarina and our Education & Community Engagement programs.
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!
Thursday, November 10
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is one of the few orchestras in the nation to welcome the public into select rehearsals, free of charge. Join us for the final rehearsal with Christina & Michelle Naughton before our November 11-13 concerts, Enchanted Piano & Personal Favorite. Tickets to these concerts are also on sale now!
Community Events
Madison Opera: Salome
November 4 & 6
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.
Bethel Concert Series
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.
Bethel Lutheran Church presents a special Organ and Brass concert to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Bethel Pipe Organ on Tuesday, October 18, featuring music director Zach Busch and the Bethel Brass. Admission is free. Learn more.
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