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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS Cyrena and Lee Pondrom
The Overture Concert Organ is the gift of Pleasant T. Rowland. Support for all Overture Concert Organ Programs is provided by the Diane Endres Ballweg Fund. We wish to thank our other organ contributors, the Malmquist Family, two Anonymous Donors, and Friends of the Concert Organ.
PROGRAM Saturday, August 28, 2021 11:00 a.m. | Overture Hall
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS Hillary Hempel, Violin Laura Burns, Violin Chris Dozoryst, Viola Derek Handley, Cello
String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18, No. 3 Ludwig van Beethoven
GREG ZELEK, ORGAN MSO Principal Organist and Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ
Allegro from Symphony No. 6 Charles-Marie Widor Clair de Lune Claude Debussy Toccata from Symphony No. 5 Charles-Marie Widor
M A D I S O N SY M P H O N Y.O R G
MEET OUR ARTISTS Praised as “extraordinary in the classical music world” (Jon Hornbacher, PBS Wisconsin Life), Greg Zelek is the Principal Organist of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Curator of the Overture Concert Organ, where he oversees all of the MSO’s organ programming. Since September 2017, Greg has proudly held the Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curatorship. In addition to concertizing throughout the United States, Greg regularly performs with orchestras as both a soloist and professional ensemble member, including the Florida Orchestra, Ridgewood Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, MET Orchestra, and Miami Symphony Orchestra. In 2016, Greg was chosen by The Diapason magazine as one of the top “20 Under 30” organists, a feature which selects the most successful young artists in the field. He was the First Prize winner in the 2012 Rodgers North American Classical Organ Competition, the 2012 West Chester University Organ Competition, and the 2010 East Carolina University Organ Competition. A recipient of the inaugural Kovner Fellowship, Greg received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, as well as an Artist Diploma, from the Juilliard School as a student of Paul Jacobs.
Laura Burns is a member of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, where she also performs with the Rhapsodie String Quartet, part of the Madison Symphony’s HeartStrings® initiative that brings live interactive music programs to adults and children with disabilities. Laura is an active performer in the Madison area, appearing with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Token Creek Music Festival, LunArt Festival, Mosaic Chamber Players, Duo Penumbra, and Quartessence. She has taught studio violin, chamber music and conducted orchestras in both public and private education settings, including her current position as string specialist at Edgewood College. In addition to performing and teaching, Laura has served as president of the Independent String Teachers of Madison and president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Ms. Burns holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in violin performance from UW–Madison. Her teachers include David Perry and Tyrone Greive.
Chris Dozoryst was appointed to the position of Principal Viola with the Madison Symphony Orchestra in 2007. He has also been a member of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra since 2004. Additionally, Chris is a guest performer with the Oakwood Chamber Players and a member of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. Previously, Chris was a member of the Northwest Indiana Symphony and Illinois Philharmonic orchestras and has performed with the Elgin Symphony, Lake Forest Symphony, Ars Viva, Chicago Sinfonietta, Chicagoland Pops, and many other ensembles. Chris earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1997 and his Master’s degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 2000. His teachers have included Louis Rosove, Sally Chishom, and Atar Arad. Chris and his wife Shannon live in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Derek Handley is a member of the cello section in the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Cello in the Oistrach Symphony Orchestra. He is a substitute cellist for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Grant Park Orchestra in addition to several orchestras in the Chicago area. Derek has taught at high schools and community music schools, and he has also participated in the Banff International Music Festival and the Aberdeen International Festival. He has had the great pleasure of performing with artists such as cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Lynn Harrell, jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, and renowned fiddler Marc O’Connor. As a youth, Derek participated in the Midwest Young Artists chamber and orchestra programs. Derek received his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, and his Master’s Degree from Northwestern University. Derek’s teachers include Hans Jorgen Jensen, Richard Hirschl, Eleanore Schoenfeld, and Gerhard Mantel.
Hillary Hempel was born in Lyons, IL, a suburb of Chicago, and moved to Madison after becoming a member of Madison Symphony Orchestra and Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra in 2017. Prior to joining MSO and WCO, Hillary was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Hillary began playing the violin at the age of four and has studied with Jane Khonke, Thomas Wermuth, Robert Lipsett, and Almita Vamos. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Colburn Conservatory of Music and Master’s degree at Northwestern University.
BECOME A MEMBER! Friends of the Overture Concert Organ (FOCO) play an important role in supporting the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s organ program. Their support helps us: • Bring you thrilling, live performances by some of the best organists in the world • P roduce a variety of free education and outreach programs including demonstrations and masterclasses • Tune and maintain the Overture Concert Organ
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Recognition in organ concert program books Special member communications Invitation to Showcasing the Organ events
Member benefits are subject to change. We will monitor and follow health guidelines and Overture Center for the Arts requirements continually throughout the season. Ticket sales cover less than half the costs of producing a season Discover more about Friends of the Overture Concert Organ: madisonsymphony.org/foco
Invitation to FOCO Annual Meeting Recognition in MSO program books Two complimentary beverage vouchers Advance opportunities to purchase single tickets Invitation to one organ post-concert reception Open invitation to all organ post-concert receptions Private, reserved parking for organ concerts and events Invitation to a special member appreciation event* Custom benefits according to your interests * NOTE: The parking benefit has a fair market value of $35. The benefit will be available beginning in October 2021. If you already have reserved parking access, you may continue to use your existing passes for the 2021–2022 organ season.
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SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE OVER 20%! Subscribe to all four concerts for only $63. That’s a savings of more than 20% off single ticket prices, plus you’ll get the best seats before single tickets go on sale Friday, September 10! Single ticket prices are $20 each. STUDENT RUSH TICKETS ARE $10 On the same day of the performance, students may purchase up to two student rush tickets in person at the Overture Center Ticket Office, 201 State Street. Students must present a valid student ID or claim student status for younger students to redeem student rush tickets. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit us online at madisonsymphony.org/organ.
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NOVEMBER 12, 13 & 14, 2021 GRAND PANORAMA — Thomas Mesa, Cello DECEMBER 3, 4 & 5, 2021 A MADISON SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS Elizabeth Caballero, Nmon Ford Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir JANUARY 21, 22 & 23, 2022
MARCH 11, 12 & 13, 2022 GIL SHAHAM PLAYS THE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO — Gil Shaham, Violin APRIL 8, 9 & 10, 2022 MISSA SOLEMNIS — Naha Greenholtz, Violin, Madison Symphony Chorus, Sarah Duchovnay, Briana Hunter, Clay Hilley, Kenneth Kellogg
PREMIERE DEBUT — Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Violin, Greg Zelek, Organ
MAY 6, 7 & 8, 2022 HIS GREATEST HITS — Garrick Ohlsson, Piano
21/22 O RG AN SEASON OCTOBER 19, 2021
MARCH 15, 2022
Greg Zelek, Organ
Isabelle Demers, Organ
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
MAY 20, 2022
Reginald Mobley, Countertenor, Greg Zelek, Organ
The Diapason Brass & Timpani, with Greg Zelek, Organ
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