Tonight, Tomorrow and Sunday: American Rhapsody feat. Terrence Wilson, Piano
— John DeMain, Music Director
American Rhapsody: Related Media
Listen to Terrence Wilson’s Interview with Norman Gilliland on WPR
On Tuesday, September 12, WPR host Norman Gilliland gave a presentation as part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra League’s “Behind the Music” event. This talk discussed the four pieces that the MSO will perform September 22-24 in Overture Hall. Watch the full video or choose individual clips to watch to learn about each piece!
Madison Symphony Orchestra Music Director John DeMain to Pass the Baton at the Conclusion of the 2025–2026 Season
Upcoming Performances & Other News
Friday, October 6, 7:30 p.m.
Join Principal Organist Greg Zelek on Friday, October 6 for ¡Greg Zelek y Amigos!, a show he curated with his childhood guitar instructor that celebrates his experience growing up in Miami, and honors Hispanic and Latin composers and musicians. Zelek will be joined by Cuban musicians Magela Herrera, flute, Yarelis Gandul, percussion, and Alex Hernandez, bass, along with Colombian guitarist, Alvaro Bermudez. The performance will be bilingual, which is important to Zelek as a native Spanish language speaker. “Having grown up in a culture and city where almost everyone around me spoke Spanish and listened to this great Latin-American music every day, I am excited to share this impactful experience from my childhood with our appreciative audience in Madison,” says Zelek. “I’m also looking forward to the opportunity to share our Overture Concert Organ with new audience members who have perhaps never heard it before but are excited to see this unique collaboration unfold. It’ll be the first of its kind!”
This season we welcome a new corporate concert sponsor, Lake Ridge Bank, to the Madison Symphony Orchestra family. As a $10,000 Major Sponsor, they are helping us launch the 2023-2024 season with our American Rhapsody concerts this weekend. We thank Lake Ridge Bank for their support of this special season that celebrates John DeMain’s 30th anniversary.
Learn more about them and our corporate giving opportunities.
Symphony Rocks, September 27
Dazzling Dahlias, September 28
Each season, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League (MSOL) organizes a series of themed “parties” in support of the MSO. There are just a few parties remaining for this season and two upcoming parties currently have tickets available! This Wednesday, September 27, join Tim Metcalfe and fellow party guests for “Symphony Rocks!” to learn more about the Du Rose quarry and his journey in transforming it into a lovely sanctuary. On Thursday, September 28, attend “Dazzling Dahlias,” a garden party at a private home with more than 100 dahlias at the peak of their beauty.
Learn more about both of these parties and purchase tickets to attend.
Friday, October 13, 11:30 a.m.
Blackhawk Country Club
Madison Symphony Orchestra League (MSOL) members and guests are invited to attend the Fall Luncheon on Friday, October 13 at Blackhawk Country Club. Enjoy lunch and a musical performance by Dan Lyons, the MSO’s Principal Pianist and the MSO Chorus Manager and Librarian. The cost to attend is $40 per person. Guests are welcome.
Community Events
Forward Theater: The Garbologists
Through Sunday, September 24
This off-beat buddy comedy pairs essential workers from two different worlds in the shared cab of a New York City garbage truck. Danny’s a white, blue-collar mansplainer hiding a heart of gold. Marlowe’s a Black, Ivy League-educated newbie learning the ropes from her old-school partner. When they’re thrown together to pick up what the world has discarded, they discover there’s more that binds them than taking out the trash. Learn more and buy tickets.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert
Overture Center for the Arts
Wednesday, October 4
Experience Spider-Man like never before with live music from the incredible Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women of color orchestra, and a live turntable DJ. Don’t miss this electrifying live concert presented by Overture Center for the Arts! Learn more and buy tickets.
con vivo…music with life
First Congregational Church
Friday, October 6
con vivo!…music with life is a professional chamber music ensemble founded in 2002 and comprised of seven core musicians who draw upon professional experience with the Madison Symphony and other regional performing groups to deliver dynamic and high-caliber performances. Their upcoming performance at First Congregational Church in Madison features the music of Franz Schubert. Learn more on their website.
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