CONTENTS The Miracle Guest Conductor Kenneth Woods and Violinist Blake Pouliot both make their Madison Symphony debut in a program featuring Haydn, Strauss, and Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto.
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Dvořák Requiem Composed at the peak of Dvořák’s career, the Requiem is a profound expression of his genius. The Madison Symphony Chorus under the direction of Beverly Taylor, and four incredible guest soloists, join the MSO on stage for this performance of epic proportions.
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Piano Power Russian-Israeli powerhouse Yefim Bronfman returns to perform Brahms’s first piano concerto. But the concert offers even more delights beginning with Weber’s classic Overture from Euryanthe, and followed by Stravinsky’s great ballet score Petrushka, a story of a Russian puppet come to life.
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Greg Zelek with Diaspason Brass and Tiampani Principal Organist Greg Zelek closes the 2019–2020 Overture Concert Organ season in an exciting performance featuring six members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
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News & Stories Read about our Education & Community Engagement Programs, upcoming community events featuring MSO Musicians, Madison Symphony Orchestra League news, and more.
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Information, Subscriptions & Tickets Learn more about how to purchase tickets, group discounts, and 2020–2021 season subscriptions.
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Photo Credits: Cover (Chorus, Zelek); 3 (Chorus, Biere, Jutsum, Zelek, Links); 5 (Chorus), 7 (Zelek, Biere, Jutsum); 10 (Parties of Note), 14: Peter Rodgers; cover (Bronfman): Ivan Maly; 2 (Bronfman), 6: Frank Stewart; 2 (Woods): Chris Stock; 2 (Up Close & Musical), 3 (Concert on the Green), 8, 10 (Concert on the Green): Amandalynn Jones; 3 (The Final Forte, Schultz); 9, 12 (Schultz): Amanda Dill; 4 (Pouliot): Jeff Fasano; 4 (Woods): Benjamin Ealovega; 3 (Toomey), 5 (Toomey): Simon Pauly; 3 (Miller), 5 (Miller): Devon Cass; 3 (Boehler), 5 (Boheler): Toni Suter & Tanua Dorendorf
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