Why Beethoven? By Orli Shaham, Musical America Worldwide, May 13, 2021 A 250th birthday celebration is a big deal. Only a miniscule number of figures from history merit a worldwide outpouring after so much time. So what is it about Beethoven that elicits such a...
Guest Artist Stories by Pianist Joyce Yang Joyce Yang debuted with the Madison Symphony Orchestra in November 2019 with a dazzling performance of Prokofiev’s c No. 3 in C major. She recently shared two stories about major life changes experienced since March...
During the week leading up to the 2019-2020 season premiere “Love, Lust & Redemption” concerts on September 27, 28 & 29, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League sponsored a pre-concert members-only “pop up” event to meet Greg Zelek. Greg...
Our February 14-16 “Romantic Encounter” concerts featured the reprise of The Brahms Double Concerto with violinist Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Amanda Forsyth. Relive the moments. View the slideshow of photos from rehearsals, media appearances and all three...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2020 (February 28, 2020 update) Two Madison Symphony Orchestra Debuts — Violinist Blake Pouliot Plays Mendelssohn and Kenneth Woods Conducts Concerts Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6, 7 and 8 Madison, Wis. – “The Miracle” features...