FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 1, 2024
April MSO Concerts Feature Genre-Bending String Trio, Time for Three
April 11-13, 2025 in Overture Hall
Madison, Wis. – The Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents “Yearnings”, the April concerts featuring the third and final Guest Conductor of the season, Joseph Young, and genre-bending string trio Time for Three. Young gives us an idea of what to anticipate in this exciting concert – “This program is an aural invitation into the ideals of peace, love, and connection that carries forward long after the final notes.” The concert begins with Samuel Barber’s concise and dramatic Second Essay for Orchestra. Next, violinists Nicolas Kendall and Charles Yang, along with double bassist Ranaan Meyer, otherwise known as Time for Three, join the Symphony performing Kevin Puts’ Contact, a Grammy-winning piece written specifically for the group. Intended to premiere in the summer of 2020, Contact took on new meaning as an expression of yearning for human contact during the peak of the pandemic. Maestro Young’s selection of movements from one of the greatest ballet scores of the 20th century, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, will leave us longing for more.
“Yearnings” performances will take place on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall, 201 State Street.
Concert, Ticket and Event Details
The lobby opens 90 minutes prior to each concert. The Symphony recommends concert attendees arrive early for each performance to make sure they have time to pass through Overture Center’s security stations.
Single tickets begin at $15 and are on sale now through the Overture Center Box office. Tickets can be purchased online at overture.org, in-person or by phone by calling (608) 258-4141 during Box Office hours. Note that fees apply to online and phone orders. No fees for in-person purchase at the Overture Box Office, 201 State Street. More information can be found at https://madisonsymphony.org/event/yearnings/
Health & Safety Precautions
Masks are optional but encouraged in the lobby, during all performances, and at the post-concert receptions. Proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Overture Center. More information about the many safety protocols can be found at overture.org/health, and madisonsymphony.org/health.
Money Back Guarantee
The MSO will continue to offer a refund for tickets to any concert that cannot be performed for any reason. The MSO will adhere to all public health guidelines and cooperate with Overture Center for the Arts for the safety of its audiences, musicians and staff. Programs, dates, and artists subject to change.
About Joseph Young
American conductor Joseph Young is among the most gifted conductors of his generation, balancing his flourishing career as a guest conductor with leadership roles as Music Director of the Berkeley Symphony and Artistic Director of Ensembles at the Peabody Conservatory. Joseph is committed to amplifying a range of musical voices — both historical and contemporary — that animate his consistently compelling programs. Highlights of previous and upcoming engagements include the San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, and the New World Symphony Orchestra. He grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, the eldest son of a banker and a Naval officer, studying the trumpet before picking up a baton.
About Time For Three
Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble, Time For Three (TF3), defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music. TF3, consisting of Charles Yang (violin, vocals), Nicolas “Nick” Kendall (violin, vocals), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), combines their instruments and voices in a remarkable sound, establishing a distinct voice of expression that resonates with listeners worldwide. Time For Three’s artistic achievements, fueled by their relentless pursuit of musical excellence, have solidified their status as a remarkable ensemble. Their extraordinary collaborations speak to their unwavering dedication to pushing creative boundaries and captivating audiences with their exceptional talent.
About the Madison Symphony Orchestra
The Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 99th season in 2024–2025. The MSO has grown to be one of America’s leading regional orchestras, providing Madison and south-central Wisconsin with cultural and educational opportunities to interact with great masterworks and top-tier guest artists from around the world. The 2024-2025 season commemorates the 20th anniversary of the opening of Overture Center for the Arts and the 20th anniversary of the MSO’s Overture Concert Organ. The MSO’s 100th anniversary season celebration will take place during the 2025-2026 season. Learn more at madisonsymphony.org.
Major funding for “Yearnings” is provided by WMTV 15, University Research Park, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League, and Nancy Mohs. Additional funding is provided by Robert Benjamin and John Fields and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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