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JOHN DEMAIN
Music Director
In his 32nd and final season as Music Director of the Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO), Grammy and Tony Awardwinning conductor John DeMain is noted for his dynamic performances on concert and opera stages throughout the world. American composer Jake Heggie assessed the conductor’s broad appeal, saying, “There’s no one like John DeMain. In my opinion, he’s one of the top conductors in the world.” In January 2023 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Opera Association, the NOA’s highest award.
During more than three decades in Madison as MSO’s Music Director, DeMain has consistently raised the quality of the orchestra by introducing blind auditions and expanding the repertoire to encompass ever more challenging and virtuosic works, including highly-acclaimed performances of the complete symphonies of Gustav Mahler. DeMain also oversaw the move into the world-class Overture Hall and expanded the subscription season to triple performances.
His active conducting schedule has taken him to the stages of the National Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the symphonies of Seattle, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Columbus, Houston, San Antonio, Long Beach, and Jacksonville, along with the Pacific Symphony, Boston Pops, Aspen Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra of Seville, the Leipzig MDR Sinfonieorchester, and Mexico’s Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional.
Prior engagements include visiting San Francisco Opera as guest conductor for General Director David Gockley’s farewell gala, Northwestern University to conduct Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, and the Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center in D.C. to conduct Kurt Weill’s Lost in the Stars In 2019, he conducted the world premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s Blue at the Glimmerglass Festival to critical acclaim — he “drew a vibrant performance from an orchestra of nearly 50 players; the cast was superb.” (The New York Times).
DeMain also serves as principal conductor for Madison Opera and in their 2024-2025 season conducted The Barber of Seville, Don Giovanni and Opera in the Park. This season, he will conduct La Bohème and return next summer for Opera in the Park. He has been a regular guest conductor with Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center and has made appearances at the Teatre Liceu in Barcelona, New York City Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre, Los Angeles Opera, Seattle Opera, San Francisco Opera, Virginia Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Aspen Music Festival, Portland Opera, Chautauqua Opera, and Mexico’s National Opera. He served as Music Director for 10 years at Opera Omaha.
During his distinguished 17-year tenure with Houston Grand Opera, DeMain led a history-making production of Porgy and Bess, winning a Grammy Award, Tony Award, and France’s Grand Prix du Disque for the RCA recording. In spring 2014, the San Francisco Opera released an HD DVD of their most recent production of Porgy and Bess, conducted by John DeMain.
DeMain began his career as a pianist and conductor in his native Youngstown, Ohio. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at The Juilliard School and made a highly-acclaimed debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. DeMain was the second recipient of the Julius Rudel Award at New York City Opera and one of the first six conductors to receive the Exxon/ National Endowment for the Arts Conductor Fellowship for his work with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
DeMain holds honorary degrees from the University of Nebraska and Edgewood College and he is a Fellow of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. He resides in Madison and his daughter, Jennifer, is a UW–Madison graduate.
A young woman has died of unknown natural causes – or so the doctor declares. Her ghost returns and tells her mother that her husband murdered her. Shaken and resolute, her mother embarks on a journey to find out the truth and deliver justice for her daughter.
Based on the real story of the 1897 Greenbrier Ghost, Everlasting Faint is a true crime drama, a ghost story, and an all-American opera. Don’t miss Madison Opera’s first world premiere in over 30 years, composed by Madison’s own Scott Gendel.
Also starring Emily Birsan, Alan Dunbar, Matthew Treviño, Robert A. Goderich, Madison Barrett, Alexandra Burch, Ryan Nash, Lifan Deng, and Oliver Thornburgh Conducted by Stephanie Rhodes Russell | Directed by Keturah Stickann Featuring the Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra
Tori Tedeschi Adams Elva Heaster Shue
Katherine Pracht Mary Heaster
Andrew Bidlack Trout Shue
Scott Gendel Composer
A Madison Symphony Christmas
SPONSORS
thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting these performances
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Lau and Bea Christensen
MAJOR SPONSORS
American Printing Fiore Companies, Inc.
Judith Werner, in memory of Stephen Caldwell
Richard and Pamela Reese, in memory of Maurice and Arlene Reese
Peggy and Tom Pyle
John and Twila Sheskey Charitable Fund, in memory of Jennie Biel Sheskey An Anonymous Friend
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Reinhart Boerner van Deuren s.c. with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts
Endowment support for the music library collection is the gift of John & Carolyn Peterson.
The Overture Concert Organ is the gift of Pleasant T. Rowland.
Endowment support for these concerts is the gift of Carl M. Hudig. The Madison Symphony Christmas Angels were designed and sculpted by Angelina Paoli.
WELCOME TO THE MSO!
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PROGRAM
John DeMain | Music Director
100th Season | Overture Hall | Subscription Program No. 3
John DeMain, Conductor
Alexandra LoBianco, Soprano
Kyle Ketelsen, Bass-Baritone
Madison Symphony Chorus, Beverly Taylor, Director
Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, Tamera & Leotha Stanley, Directors
Madison Youth Choirs, Michael Ross, Artistic Director
JOHN MASON NEALE, (ARR. JOHN RUTTER) O Come, O Come Immanuel
MS. LOBIANCO, MR. KETELSEN
MSO CHORUS AND MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
And the Glory of the Lord from Messiah
MSO CHORUS
Thus Saith the Lord and But Who May Abide from The Messiah
MR. KETELSEN
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Laudate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
MS. LOBIANCO, MR. KETELSEN, MSO CHORUS, MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
INTERMISSION
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Dream-Pantomime from Hansel and Gretel
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH, ARR. STEPHEN HATFIELD
Apple-Tree Wassail
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS CONDUCTED BY MICHAEL ROSS
JOHN DEBNEY, ARR. DANIEL GRASSI
Main Title from Elf
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
CONDUCTED BY MICHAEL ROSS
HAGUE/GEISEL, ARR. MATTHEW NAUGHTIN
”You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
MR. KETELSEN
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH, ARR. JAMES STEPHENSON
I Saw Three Ships
MS. LOBIANCO
MS. LOBIANCO, MSO CHORUS
MACK WILBERG
One December, Bright and Clear
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
HOWARD BLAKE
JERRY HERMAN
Walking In the Air from The Snowman
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
MS. POTTER
ADOLFE ADAM, ARR. SCOTT GENDEL
O Holy Night
Rondo: Allegro vivace from Horn Concerto No.4, K.495, E-flat major
MS. LOBIANCO, MR. KETELSEN, MSO CHORUS
JOHN RUTTER
GLORIA
I. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO
III. QUONIAM TU SOLUS SANCTUS
MSO CHORUS
We Need A Little Christmas from Mame
MS. LOBIANCO, MR. KETELSEN, MSO CHORUS
LEOTHA STANLEY
Joy of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas is Love
MT. ZION GOSPEL CHOIR
LOWELL MASON, ARR. LEOTHA STANLEY
Joy to the World
MS. LOBIANCO
MR. KETELSEN
MSO CHORUS
MT. ZION GOSPEL CHOIR
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
VARIOUS (ARR. DAN GOELLER)
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG
ALL
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MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
2025-2026 MUSICIAN ROSTER FOR A MADISON SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS
VIOLIN I
Suzanne Beia
Concertmaster
William and Joyce Wartmann Chair
Leanne Kelso
Co-Concertmaster
Steinhauer Charitable Trust Chair
Huy Luu
Associate Concertmaster
George and Candy Gialamas Chair
Olga Pomolova
Associate Concertmaster
Kina Ono
Assistant Concertmaster
Endowed by an Anonymous Friend
Neil Gopal
Annetta H. Rosser Chair
Elspeth Stalter-Clouse
Tim Kamps
Jon Vriesacker
Katherine Floriano
Laura Burns
Alec Tonno
VIOLIN II
Xavier Pleindoux
Principal
VIOLA
Christopher Dozoryst
Principal
James F. Crow Chair
Katrin Talbot
Assistant Principal
Dove Family Chair
Diedre Buckley
Elisabeth Deussen
Judy Huang
Janse Vincent
Jennifer Paulson
Hanna Pederson
CELLO
Karl Lavine
Principal
Reuhl Family Chair
Mark Bridges
Assistant Principal
Patricia Kokotailo & R. Lawrence
DeRoo Chair
Jordan Allen
Knapp Family Chair
FLUTE
Linda Pereksta
Principal
Terry Family Foundation Chair
Dawn Lawler
Danielle Berisach
PICCOLO
Danielle Breisach
OBOE
Izumi Amemiya
Principal
Jim and Cathie Burgess Chair
Andrea Gross Hixon
ENGLISH HORN
Lindsay Flowers
CLARINET
JJ Koh
Principal
Barbara and Norman Berven Chair
Nancy Mackenzie
HORN
Emma Potter
Principal
Steve and Marianne Schlecht Chair
Michael Wright
Michael Szczys
William Muir
Dafydd Bevil, Assistant
TRUMPET
John Aley
Principal
Marilynn G. Thompson Chair
John Wagner
Matthew Onstad
TROMBONE
Benjamin Skroch
Principal
Fred and Mary Mohs Chair
Carson King-Fournier
BASS TROMBONE
Ben Zisook
PERCUSSION
Anthony DiSanza
Principal
JoAnn Six Plesko and E.J. Plesko Chair
Richard Morgan
Nicholas Bonaccio
Gregory Hinz
HARP
Margaret Mackenzie
Principal
Endowed by an Anonymous Friend
ORGAN
Gregory Zelek
Principal
The Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curatorship
PIANO/CELESTE
Daniel Lyons
Principal
Stephen D. Morton Chair
Dr. Stanley and Shirley Inhorn Chair
Hillary Hempel
Assistant Principal
Elyn L. Williams Chair
Holly Wagner
Rolf Wulfsberg
Olga Draguieva
Kathryn Taylor
Wendy Buehl
Geri Nolden
Robin Ryan
Matthew Dahm
Margaret Townsend
Lisa Bressler
Trace Johnson
Jean Hatmaker
Becky Pan
BASS
BASS CLARINET
Orlando Pimentel
BASSOON
Cynthia Cameron
Principal
TUBA
Joshua Biere
Principal
TIMPANI
John Jutsum
Orchestra Committee
Mark Bridges, Chair
Lisa Bressler, Vice-Chair
Elspeth Stalter-Clouse, Secretary
David Scholl, Treasurer
John Wagner, Member-at-large
Robert Rickman
Principal
Carl Davick
Assistant Principal
Zachary Betz
Tom Mohs Chair
Jeff Takaki
August Jirovec
John Cleere
Rozan and Brian Anderson Chair
Amanda Szczys
Carol Rosing
CONTRABASSOON
Carol Rosing
Principal
Eugenie Mayer Bolz Foundation Chair
Librarian
Jennifer S. Goldberg
John and Carolyn Peterson Chair
Stage Manager
Benjamin Skroch
Personnel Manager
Alexis Carreon
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BEVERLY TAYLOR
Claudia Berry & David E. Miran Director, Madison Symphony Chorus
Beverly Taylor, Emerita Professor of Music at University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of the Madison Symphony Chorus, is a frequent guest conductor at festivals throughout the United States. She has been recognized by critic Richard Dyer (The Boston Globe) as a conductor who “has the crucial gift of inspiring people to give of their best, and beyond.” Taylor assumed the post of Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1995, where she served as director of the Concert Choir and the Choral Union, and led the graduate choral conducting program until her retirement in 2020. From 1989-2012, she was conductor of the Boston Bar Association Orchestra, and for seven years the Music Director of the Back Bay Chorale, in which she conducted concerts with the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra and other professional orchestras. Their recording of Robert Kyr’s Passion According to Four Evangelists is available on the New Albion label. She served as Assistant Conductor of the Madison Symphony Orchestra from 1996-2018.
In 1995, Taylor completed 17 years as the Associate Director of Choral Activities at Harvard University. In this position, she directed both the prize-winning Radcliffe Choral Society and the Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus. She led the groups on frequent domestic and international tours, directed a number of premieres of American music, and produced two recordings on the AFKA label. As a guest conductor, Taylor has led the Artur Rubinstein Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland, the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, the Vermont Symphony, the Harvard Chamber Orchestra, the Madison Opera, the U.S. Air Force Band and Orchestra, the Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum, and the Wellesley Chamber Singers. She worked with John Williams to prepare for a July 4th concert with the Boston Pops Summer Esplanade Chorus. A graduate of the University of Delaware and Boston University, Taylor studied with Gustav Meier, Paul Vermel, Andrew Davis, Helmuth Rilling, Robert Shaw, Margaret Hillis, and Herbert Blomstedt. She received a fellowship from Chorus America and an orchestral fellowship from Aspen. She was a 2016 finalist for the American Prize in choral conducting, college division, and a 2017 recipient of the Emily Mead Baldwin Award in the Creative Arts at UW-Madison.
MADISON SYMPHONY CHORUS
Beverly Taylor, Claudia Berry & David E. Miran Director
Drew Collins, Assistant Director
Dan Lyons, Accompanist and Manager
Formed in 1927, the Madison Symphony Chorus gave its first public performance on February 23, 1928, and has performed regularly with the Madison Symphony Orchestra ever since. The chorus is comprised of more than 150 volunteer musicians who come from all walks of life and enjoy combining their artistic talent. In 2017, the chorus sang three Brahms Requiems in Germany with regional orchestras under Ms. Taylor’s direction.
In recent seasons, the Chorus has joined the MSO for such awe-inspiring works as Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass, Rossini’s jubilant Stabat Mater, the Requiems of both Verdi and Mozart, Holst’s The Planets, John Adams’ challenging On the Transmigration of Souls, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 (Resurrection), excerpts from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Rachmaninoff’s magnificent The Bells, Vaughan Williams's Toward the Unknown Region, and excerpts from Handel’s Solomon, among others.
SOPRANO
Caryn Baham
Jill Bailey
Judith Brauer
Alexis Buchanan
Sophie Bur
Lisa Burns
Ashley Calderon-McHugh
Jennifer Christensen
Christine Esche
Linda Feiler
Sydney Fine
Susan Galasso
Kate Grovergrys
Kimberly R. S. Han
Margaret Harrigan*
Rose Heckenkamp-Busch
Sophia Hawley
Sara Hendrickson
Katie Hess
Laurie Holman
Patricia Jenkins-Bock
Marjasana Kay
Holly Keevil
Sherri Kelly
Maureen Kind
Susan Kittleson
Veronica Kleckner
Julie Klein
Jennifer Kuckuk
Marie Kulackoski
Sarah Lang
Amber Lehnherr
Grace Lewallen
Natalie Lowe
Lisa Middleton
Claudia Berry Miran
Eleanor Monroe
Genevieve Mullen
Connie Nelson
Sally Norman
Vanessa Orr
Christine Otth
Myleen Passini
Libby Pier
Kristen Radley
Susan Roehlk
Erin Selbee*
Erin Singer
Anya Smith
Nadine Thomas
Samantha Tushaus
Casey Umhoefer
Sarah Walker
Keaton Whitehurst
Pam Wilinski
Merina Witz
ALTO
Annemarie Adams
Lauren Almeida
Jaime Alvis
Kathleen Berkley
Sharon Blattner Held*
Tiffany Brunhoeffer
Penny Carlson
Roberta Carrier
Spencer Chaplin
Johanna Chworowsky
Mackenzie Cole
Wendy Coleman
Lavonne Dettmers*
Chloe Diehl-Walker
Susan Ecroyd
Tammy Elmer
Gwen Evans
Tola Ewers
Deb Flanders
Erika Gallagher
Denise Garvin
Holly Gefroh-Grimes
Kristina Geiger
Lori Grapentine
Jane Henneberry
Rebecca Hillary
Talia Ivry
Amy Johnson
Jessica Jones
Susan Jones
Estelle Katz
Alana Katz
Heidi Kramer
Elena Lahti
Sally Lanz
Heather Laurila
Denise Martin
Brittney Mitchell
Rachel Mokelke-Heineman
Fran Puleo Moyer
Jacklyn O'Brien
Chloe Orr
Susan Peterson
Jamie Puffer
Emily Regenold
Angela Reisetter
Christine Richards
Deb Roever
Veronica Rueckert
Kathleen Schell
Nancy Shook
Latisha Smith-Chase
Elaine Sullivan
Robin Swadley
Julianne Wilke
Katie Wisz
Megan Yockey
TENOR
Gordon Brand
William Bremmer
Ray Calderon
Bradley Carter
Drew Collins
Jeff Cooper
Bryan Endres
Robert Factor
David Flanders
Elliot Frie
Benson Gardner
Robert Gentile
Michael Green
Glenn Hanson
Christopher Feyrer
Michael Hammer
Mark Hanson
David Hanson
Glenn Hanson
John Hayward
Mooyoung Kim
James Kleckner
Alex Kovensky
Kathy Lewinski
Murali Meyer
Jonathan Myers
Thomas Ott
Mitchell Patton
Dave Roever
Basil Rutkowski
Scott Seyforth
David Snook
James Staskal
LeRoy Stoner
Thomas Swartz
Craig Wuerzberger*
Steve Yeazel
BASS
Steve Beversdorf
James Blanchard
Evan Bruns
Paul Bushland
Mike Byrne
Mark Danforth
Robert DeBroux
Robert Dinndorf
Alan Ferguson
Charles Hodulik
Colin Holden
Alexander Jankowski
David Johnson
Mitch Lattis
Jules Lee
Lyle Lichty
Denaly Min
Donald Olsen
Greg Polacheck
Brayden Remerowski
Barry Rokusek
Greg Schmidt
Tradd Schmidt
Michael Schmit
George Shook
Chris Sink
Grant Steele
John Unertl
James Wear
Ryan Westergaard
Craig Wille*
Isaac Wojcicki
*Section Leader
OFFICERS
Rose Heckenkamp-Busch, President
James Wear, Vice-President
Samantha Tushaus, Secretary
MADISON YOUTH CHOIRS
Madison Youth Choirs (MYC) is dedicated to inspiring youth with a choral experience that fosters creativity, reflection,and the exploration of diverse ideas. MYC welcomes singers of all ability levels, and annually serves hundreds of young people, ages 7-18, through a wide variety of choral programs in our community. Cultivating a comprehensive music education philosophy that inspires a spirit of inquiry leading students to become “expert noticers,” MYC creates accessible, meaningful opportunities for youth to thrive in the arts and beyond. MYC co-led the development of the Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts), an accessible, affordable home for dozens of youth arts education programs in our community. MYArts opened in May 2021 and serves as the permanent home for MYC and Children’s Theater of Madison. For more information, visit madisonyouthchoirs.org
“This year marks the 21st anniversary of Mt. Zion Gospel Choir’s participation in the MSO Christmas concerts, joined once again by singers from other area churches. Leotha & Tamera are deeply grateful for the continued invitation to share the music that has been placed in their hearts. This season, the Stanleys are pleased to present their newest arrangement of “Joy to the World.” Please enjoy, and join us for more at Stanley Gospel Carols on December 12th at Door Creek Church
SOPRANO
Alleanah Hancock-Jammeh
Candace Patterson
Debra Elmore
Eushika Bevineau
Gretchen Borkowski-Chupp
Joi Williams
Monica George
Sarah Jordan
ALTO
Andrea Walker
Ava Greenberg
Desere Mayo
Earlise Ward
Erin Heredia
Gladys Tumenta
Janiya Dillard
Jhanae Harris
Kathe Crowley Conn
LaTanya Taylor
Marvella Savcedo-Zenti
Monica Warren
Sierra Love
Terence Warren
Toyin Ogayemi
TENOR
Angie Kier
Becky Peterson
Christine Thomas
David Smith Jr
Derrick Taylor
J Ruthie Carroll-Wiles
Jeff Brown
LaTanya Maymon
Mario Drone
Ned Liebl
Rene Robinson
CHOIR DIRECTOR
Tamera Stanley
KEYBOARD
Leotha Stanley
BASS GUITAR
Matthew Heredia
DRUMS
O’Malley Lomax
SOLOS
The Joy of Christmas: Ava Greenberg
The Spirit of Christmas is Love: Angie Kier, Candace Patterson, and Rene Robinson Joy to the World: LaTanya Taylor and Sarah Jordan
ALEXANDRA LOBIANCO
Soprano
American soprano Alexandra LoBianco, whom the Seattle Times exclaimed, “gave an impassioned performance” as the title role in Aida at Seattle Opera, has established herself as a dramatic soprano of unequaled versatility, musicality, and consistency. An international presence, Ms. LoBianco recently stepped in for an ailing colleague as Leonore in Fidelio for her debut with the Wiener Staatsoper while under contract for the title role in Turandot. Subsequent appearances with the Wiener Staatsoper have included performances as Helmwige in Die Walküre, as well as the cover of Brünnhilde, while on tour in Japan.
In the 2021-2022 season, Ms. LoBianco debuted the role of Brünnhilde in a concertante performance with Seattle Opera, joined by colleagues Angela Meade, Eric Owens, and Brandon Jovanovich. She will also make her debut with Portland Opera as the title role in Tosca, return to North Carolina Opera to reprise Leonore, perform the title role in Turandot with Maryland Lyric Opera, and sing the Overseer and Confidante in Elektra at the Metropolitan Opera. Last season, Ms. LoBianco joined Seattle Opera for two filmed productions, first as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana and then as the title role in Tosca.
KYLE KETELSEN
Bass-Baritone
American bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen is in regular demand by the world’s leading opera houses and orchestras for his vibrant and handsome stage presence and distinctive vocalism.
The 2024/25 season started with a debut at the Salzburg Festival as Leporello in Don Giovanni , which he will also sing at the Bayerische Staatsoper conducted by Vladimir Jurowki. He will sing in a new production of Faust with the Canadian Opera Company as Méphistophélès, and Adahm in Die ersten Menschen with the Dutch National Opera. He returns to Staatsoper Hamburg to debut the role of Orest in a production of Elektra directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov and will appear as Howard in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s premiere of The Listeners conducted by Enrique Mazzola. In concert, Kyle appears at Kammerakademie Potsdam in Weber’s Der Freischütz
Rustioni, and Richard in a new production of The Hours by Dimitri Tcherniakov conducted by Kent Nagano. His concert engagements included performances of Mozart’s Requiem with Lyric Opera of Chicago conducted by Enrique Mazzola and Verdi’s Requiem with the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
In the 2023/24 season Mr. Ketelsen debuted at Opéra National de Paris in title role in Mozart’s Don Giovanni He returned to Staatsoper Hamburg to debut the role of Jochanaan in Richard Strauss’s Salome . In another return to the Metropolitan Opera, he sang Escamillo in a new production of Carmen conducted by Daniele
Mr. Ketelsen made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Oratorio Society of New York in Haydn’s Creation and reprised this work with Music of the Baroque in Chicago. Other career highlights on the concert stage include appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 , with the Seattle Symphony in Mozart’s Requiem under Itzhak Perlman; with the Cleveland Orchestra in Haydn’s Harmoniemesse under Franz Welser-Möst; and with the Orchestre National de France, Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Mr. Ketelsen has won First Prize in several international vocal competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, National Opera Association, and others. He is an alumnus of the University of Iowa and Indiana University.
Musician Feature
GREG SMITH
Bass Clarinetist
A Madison native, Greg Smith has been Madison Symphony Orchestra’s bass clarinetist since the 197576 season. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, where he studied clarinet with former MSO principal clarinetist, the late Glenn Bowen, and bass clarinet with Daniel Harris. Greg presently performs regularly throughout Wisconsin on clarinets, saxophones, flute, and hand percussion, and he has toured internationally in Japan, Argentina, and India.
His musical endeavors encompass a wide variety of styles and musical groups such as klezmer with Yid Vicious; trad jazz with the Lost Century Jazz Band, Avenue Sizzlers, and Johnny Widdicombe’s Breakwater Band; Django Reinhardt-influenced hot club swing with
Christo Ruppenthal’s Caravan Swings; Balkan dance music with the Reptile Palace Orchestra and Intemperance Collective; and Industrial jazz with Michael Brenneis’ Plutonium Players. He also enjoys joining the pit orchestras for locally-produced musicals as well as the Broadway tours that visit the Overture Center, most recently for Some Like It Hot
Greg presently resides on Madison’s near east side with his loving spouse, the talented performer Anna Purnell, who he first “met” many years ago when hearing her sing as a guest artist on a recentlyreleased album produced by Yid Vicious. When time permits, Greg looks for opportunities to relax by the fireplace in his easy chair with their fluffy black Maine Coon cat curled up asleep on his lap.
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PROGRAM NOTES
J. Michael Allsen
DEC 5-7, 2025 program notes by
Welcome to the 2025 edition of A Madison Symphony Christmas! As always, this concert is a rich and varied feast of music for the season, ranging from serious to lighthearted, and from classical works to popular holiday favorites. We welcome a pair of fine vocal soloist, both of them Madison favorites: soprano Alexandra LoBianco, and bassbaritone Kyle Ketelsen. The Madison Symphony Chorus is joined by two community choirs: groups from the Madison Youth Choirs and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. We also feature a soloist from the orchestra: principal hornist Emma Potter. And after a rousing Gospel finale, you get a chance to join in!
The music of English composer and choirmaster John Rutter is nearly always part of our holiday concerts, and here we begin with his setting of the Christmas hymn that has the most ancient roots of all, O Come, O Come Emmanuel This hymn has its origins in the series of “O antiphons” (O sapientia, O radix Jesse, and several others) that were chanted as early as the 8th century at Vespers on the days leading up to Christmas—each one invoking an aspect of Jesus. In 1851, an English clergyman, John Mason Neale, adapted these ancient texts as an English poem, O Come, O Come Emmanuel and it was then set to the melody of a 15th-century plainchant hymn, Veni, Veni Emmanuel Rutter’s arrangement is straightforward and effective, beginning with an unadorned version of the hymn in its beautiful simplicity.
In 1717 George Frideric Handel moved to England to compose and produce opera. For nearly two decades, Handel was the most successful impresario in England, but by the 1730s, Handel’s Italian opera had gone out of fashion, and he turned increasingly to the English
oratorio. His oratorios—dramatic renderings of Biblical stories familiar to his English audiences—were enormously successful, and their popularity endured and grew long after Handel’s death. Messiah, composed in 1741 is, of course, Handel’s most enduring “hit,” but it is somewhat unusual among his oratorios in that his text is a pastiche of direct quotes from the King James version of the Bible. The chorus takes the lead in Messiah, and here we present the exuberant And the Glory of the Lord drawn from Part I, a series of texts from the New Testament on Christ’s birth, and Old Testament prophecies—in this case a passage from the Book of Isaiah. Then we hear Mr. Ketelsen in a dramatic recitative, Thus Saith the Lord and the aria But Who May Abide—listen for some hot, burning word-painting by Handel on the line “He is like a refiner’s fire!”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 16-month stay in Paris in 1778-79 ended when his father commanded him to return to Salzburg, to take up the position of court organist for the archbishop. A dutiful son, Mozart returned, even though there is evidence that relations between the archbishop and the precocious composer were strained at best. Mozart chafed at the provincial nature of the Salzburg musical establishment and by late 1780 had left Salzburg forever. Despite the tradition-bound musical requirements of the Salzburg chapel, however, Mozart’s Salzburg years produced some of his finest sacred works, including the Vesperae Solennes de Confessore of 1780, is the second of his settings of the Vespers text. The most famous of the work’s movements, the soprano solo Laudate Dominum, Psalm 116, is also the most secular in style. In this movement, Mozart lifts the bassoon from its traditional role as part of
the continuo to provide a quiet obbligato to the soloist. He uses the chorus to comment on the soprano’s thoroughly operatic lines.
Our next two selections feature the Madison Youth Choirs. Mack Wilberg, longtime director of the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir, wrote his One December Bright and Clear in 2001 for treble-voice choir. This is a bright, folk-like melody that breaks joyfully into a round and then into full harmony. One unforgettable animated holiday TV special was The Snowman, which first appeared on the BBC in 1982. This British film, based upon a children’s book by Raymond Briggs, tells the story of young James, whose snowman magically comes to life on Christmas Eve, and gets into all sorts of trouble. Eventually, the snowman, who can fly (of course!), takes James on an aerial journey to the North Pole and back. For this magical moment, Howard Blake wrote the song Walking in the Air, which was memorably sung in the soundtrack by Peter Auty, who was then a choirboy at Saint Paul’s Cathedral. It is heard here in an arrangement for a choir of young voices.
Next we feature Emma Potter, currently in her third season as MSO principal horn. Mozart had a wide circle of friends in Vienna, both musical and non-musical, and by all accounts he was good company, whether at an aristocratic ball or in a tavern. One of his closest friends was a hornist named Josph Leutgeb. Leutgeb was already known as a virtuoso in Vienna in the 1750s. He spent much of the 1760s and 1770s in Salzburg, where he was closely associated with the Mozart family, and though Leutgeb was more than 20 years older than young Wolfgang, they forged a lifelong friendship. Leutgeb toured extensively as a soloist, but when
he returned to Vienna in 1777, he abandoned his professional career to run a small cheese and sausage shop (purchased in part with loan from Mozart’s father Leopold). When Mozart moved to Vienna in 1781, he quickly renewed their friendship. Mozart eventually wrote four concertos for Leutgeb (There is also a fifth, fragmentary concerto, and the horn part of his Quintet for Horn and Strings, K. 407). Like many of Mozart’s friends, Leutgeb was the butt of a great deal of good-natured practical joking and insults. This extended to the music itself. In the Concerto No. 2, Mozart wrote the following dedication: “Wolfgang Amadé Mozart finally took pity on Leutgeb, [the] Ass, Ox, and Fool.”
The solo line in the Concerto No. 1 included an outrageously insulting running commentary, and in the Concerto No. 4, poor Leutgeb had to decipher a 4-color code to play the solo part. There seems to have been genuine affection on both sides, however. Mozart would often stay as a houseguest with the Leutgebs when his wife Constanze was away. When Mozart died, it was Leutgeb who helped Constanze to organize the great mass of manuscripts he left behind. The Horn Concerto No. 4, completed in 1786, is perhaps the most popular in the set. The third movement (Rondo) features a rollicking main theme clearly based on valveless “hunting horn” calls.
Madison’s own Scott Gendel, for our two vocal soloists and the Madison Symphony Chorus.
The distinctive musical style of Englishman John Rutter, together with his work as a conductor have made him a familiar name in the world of choral music. His Gloria, composed in 1974, was one of his first works to gain wide attention. The work was commissioned by a chorus in Omaha, Nebraska, but in relatively short order it became a favorite of choruses throughout the United States and England. The Gloria text is drawn from the Latin Mass, and it has proved a fertile source of inspiration to composers from the Middle Ages onwards. Rutter provides the following description of his Gloria: “The Latin text, drawn from the Ordinary of the Mass, is a centuriesold challenge to the composer: exalted, devotional, and jubilant by turns. My setting, which is based upon one of the Gregorian chants associated with the text, divides into three movements roughly corresponding with traditional symphonic structure.” We present the first two movements here.
Though he was respected in his day as composer of operas and ballet scores (including the well-known Giselle) Adolphe Adam is known to American audiences almost exclusively for his Christmas carol Cantique de Noël Written in 1847 as a setting of a two-verse Christmas poem by Mary Cappeaux, this carol was later adapted by J. S. Wright as a three-verse English carol, O Holy Night This performance features a newly-written arrangement by
Messiah in London, the composer remarked: “My Lord, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wished to make them better.”
As always, we return to Handel’s Messiah for the finale to our first half: the concluding Hallelujah chorus from Part II. This chorus, undoubtedly the single most famous work by Handel, has been a sensation since the first performance of Messiah in Dublin in 1742. The chorus is heard today in contexts that Handel—tireless selfpromoter though he was!—never dreamed of: movies, TV ads and sitcoms, and in cover versions in styles ranging from gospel and jazz to rock, gospel, punk, and rap. The music is in no danger of becoming a mere cliché, however: it remains true to Handel’s original intent. Following the first performance of
After intermission, there is a feature for the MSO. If Englebert Humperdinck’s fame today rests almost entirely upon one work, Hansel and Gretel, he was anything but a “one hit wonder” in his day. In the decades surrounding the turn of the 20th century, Humperdinck composed seven operas, incidental music for the theater, and works for both chorus and orchestra. He also held a prestigious teaching post at Frankfurt University, and was an influential music critic in several German papers. His most significant musical influence was his mentor Richard Wagner, and all of his works bear a clear Wagnerian stamp, including Hansel and Gretel This 1892 children’s opera uses a libretto written mainly by Humperdinck’s sister Adelheide Wette. It sets the familiar story from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, of a brother and sister and a menacing witch, though Wette’s version is a bit gentler than the rather disturbing—and well, grim—original. Humperdinck’s score calls for a large orchestra, but he uses his accompaniment in a very sensitive way, never allowing it to overwhelm the childlike drama on stage. While he does indeed use a few repeating musical ideas to represent characters in the drama—in the manner of Wagnerian Leitmotifs—Humperdinck’s main concern is the simple and lovely melodies sung by his characters. When Hansel and Gretel was first performed in Weimar, during the Christmas season of 1893, it was a stunning success. Richard Strauss, who directed the premiere, called it “a masterpiece of the first rank.” The Dream-Pantomime heard here comes from Act II, when Hansel and Gretel, lost in the forest and
exhausted, fall asleep together on the forest floor. A group of 14 angels descend from heaven and form a protective circle around them. [NOTE: Just in case you were wondering…the 1960s British pop crooner known by the same name was born as Arnold Dorsey in 1936 and adopted the composer’s name as his stage name at the suggestion of his manager.]
Then we hear two more pieces by the Madison Youth Choirs. Canadian composer Stephen Hatfield created the version of the traditional English AppleTree Wassail heard here. We tend to associate wassailing with Christmas, but its origins predate the introduction of Christianity to England. According to Hatfield: “Wassail comes from the AngloSaxon wes hael —to be healthy. Originally, wassails were taken seriously as blessings on farms and farmers that would help ensure the health of the coming year. The Apple-Tree Wassail comes from the cider country of Devon and Somerset, where it might be sung in the orchards or at the farmer’s door. The references to ‘lily white pins’ and ‘lily white smocks’ are meant to flatter the farmer’s family by listing the fine clothing and ornaments they could supposedly afford to wear. The twelfth day of Christmas (Epiphany) was thought to be a perfect time to bless the orchards, in part because it was believed that evil spirits did their best to confound Christmas piety in the twelve days following Christ’s birth.” The hit of the 2003 holiday season was the movie Elf , starring Will Ferrell as the maniacally cheerful elf Buddy. John Debney provided a charming score, including the Main Title music heard here, in a very fun arrangement by Daniel Grassi.
One of the great TV Christmas “specials” from the 1960s still watched every year is How the Grinch Stole Christmas of 1966, an animated version of the children’s book by Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel). Its songs were written by Geisel and successful Broadway composer Albert Hague Featuring narration by Boris Karloff, and the unforgettable bass voice of Thurl Ravenscroft, Grinch was an instant hit. The Grinch’s theme song, heard multiple times, is the wonderfully oily You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (my favorite line: “Your heart’s a dead tomato splotched with moldy purple spots.”).
I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In is an old English carol, dating from
the 17th century or earlier. The notion that ships could somehow sail into the city of Bethlehem is geographical wishful thinking, but the text is metaphorical and joyous, possibly relating to the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus. In this arrangement by James Stephenson, it is combined with Provençal Carol Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella This song which may have existed by the 14th century, may actually have been a “carol” in the original sense of the word. Medieval French carols began as dance songs, and in this case it may be connected to the ancient Provençal tradition of erecting an elaborate crèche, or nativity scene, to honor the Baby Jesus.
The smash hit on Broadway in 1966 was Jerry Herman’s Mame—a musical adaptation of Patrick Dennis’s semiautobiographical novel Auntie Mame and the later play and movie version. Mame told the story of the bohemian and rather scandalous Mame Dennis, who finds herself responsible for her young nephew Patrick at the peak of the Roaring 20s. Angela Lansbury was the original Mame, in a production that ran over 1500 performances, and a 1973 movie version starred Lucille Ball in the title role. The show had several popular songs, but the biggest hit was the song Aunt Mame sings to Patrick in Act I, in which she lets us know that We Need a Little Christmas...whatever time of year it is!
As always, we end with a Gospel finale featuring the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir. The choir opens with a pair of original songs by Leotha Stanley, Joy of Christmas and The Spirit of Christmas is Love—both of them written for and premiered at previous MSO programs. Then everyone on stage joins in Stanley’s Gospel version of Joy to the World. …and then, friends, it’s your turn to sing!
Complete program notes for the 2025-2026 season are available at madisonsymphony.org.
Mozart, Laudate Dominum (Psalm 116) from Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K.339
Laudate Dominum omnes gentes:
O praise the Lord, all nations; laudate eum omnes populi. praise Him, all people.
Quoniam confirmata est super nos
For His mercy is ever more great misericordia ejus: towards us et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. and the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Gloria Patri, et Filio,
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit.
Sicut erat in principio,
As it was in the beginning, et nunc, et semper, is now, and ever will be: et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. world without end. Amen.
Rutter, Gloria – movements I and II
I
Gloria in excelsis Deo,
Glory to God in the highest, et in terra pax hominibus and on earth, peace towards bonae voluntatis. men of good will.
Laudamus te, benedicimus te, We praise You, we bless You, adoramus te, glorificamus te. we adore You, we glorify You.
Gratias agimus tibi propter We give thanks to You for magnam gloriam tuam. Your great glory.
II
Domine Deus, rex coelestis,
Lord God, heavenly king, Pater omnipotens, Father almighty, Domini Fili unigenite, Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesu Christe altissime, Jesus Christ, the most high, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Lord God, Lamb of God, Filius Patris. Son of the Father.
Qui tollis peccata mundi, You, who takes away the sins miserere nobis, the world, have mercy upon us, suscipe deprecationem nostram. and receive our prayers.
Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, You, who sits at the right hand of miserere nobis. the Father, have mercy upon us.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING ALONG
O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels!
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The First Noel
The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!
Deck the Hall
Deck the hall with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas
And a happy new year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy new year
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Hunt Quartet Performance
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m. Arts + Literature Laboratory
PROGRAM SELECTIONS
Maurice Ravel, String Quartet in F Major, M.35
I. Allegro moderato – très doux
II. Assez vif – très rythmé
III. Très lent
IV. Vif et agité
Franz Schubert, Quartet No.13 in A Minor, D.804, Op.29, ‘the Rosemunde Quartet’
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Andante
III. Minuetto: Allegretto-Trio
IV. Allegro moderato
The Hunt Quartet of the Madison Symphohny Orchestra’s Up Close & Musical® program includes violinists Paran Amirinazari and Hillary Hempel, violist Jennifer Paulson, and cellist Trace Johnson.
Partner Feature
GARY CLEVEN
Lighting Designer
As I look back, I’ve always felt that I’m a good fit in Overture Hall with the MSO because of how much I enjoy the music.
– Gary Cleven
Our Madison Symphony Orchestra has been fortunate to have Gary Cleven as a part of our artistic presentations for more than four decades. He chose “A Madison Symphony Christmas” this year as his final concert before retiring. We are honored to celebrate Gary’s dedication to making the experience in Overture Hall beautiful for so many years.
Gary began lighting concerts in the Madison Civic Center when it opened in 1980 and has been working with the Symphony ever since. He became Master Electrician in 1985 and moved to Overture Hall when it opened in 2004.
The art of his work is evident in every concert. There are subtle changes and demands that are a part of his craft. It’s a challenge to light the musicians, conductor, and soloists in a balanced way so that the musicians can read their scores, the audience can see people’s faces, the maestro’s score is well lit, and soloists and other performers
are highlighted at the right times. From the conductor arriving on stage, through the concert, to soloists, encores and the final bows, lighting shifts for each part of a program.
A Madison Symphony Christmas Concerts and Overture Concert Organ performances are good examples of experiential lighting that Gary is proud of. He uses gobos and to project images on the walls of the hall, and the organ pipes. Gary has designed the Christmas lighting to be what we experience today. It’s one of the things that makes the holiday celebration so special. Gary takes great care applying elegant lighting and gobos on the reflective organ pipes to be sure that they are beautiful from any place in the hall.
Lighting has been a lifetime passion for Gary. MSO was a highlight of his career. As a classical music enthusiast, one of the joys he expressed is hearing hundreds of such fine works of art performed by an extraordinary orchestra. Now he’s looking forward coming to concerts just to listen!
Gary Cleven with Ann Bowen, MSO General Manager. Ann has worked with Gary since she started with the Symphony in 1997.
Madison Symphony Orchestra’s MSO at the Movies presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live to the film led by conductor Kyle Knox at Overture Hall.
Williams has scored each Indy adventure, including the final installment of the iconic franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny . He has received multiple Academy Awards® and more than 50 Oscar® nominations. Williams is the Academy’s mostnominated living person to date and the second-most nominated person in the history of the Oscars®. He also received numerous British Academy Awards (BAFTA), GRAMMYs®, Golden Globes®, Emmys®, as well as several gold and platinum records.
Originally released in 1981 as a collaboration between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Raiders redefined the possibilities of adventure cinema and launched actor Harrison Ford to legendary status.
Indiana Jones is the classic hero in this adventure set in the 1930s which follows the quick-witted and determined archaeologist as he hunts for the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Often facing insurmountable odds, Indy always manages to succeed in the nick of time, joined by endearing companions and opposed by notorious villains.
With an impressive team of supporting actors including Karen Allen, John-Rhys Davies, Denholm Elliott, and Paul Freeman, combined with innovative special effects techniques by Industrial Light & Magic, Raiders has captured the spirits of movie-goers for generations and continues to inspire adventures yet to come.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 | 7:30 PM
Hector Berlioz: Béatrice et Bénédict Overture
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93
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$250–$499
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Michael Stemper
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Jonathan & Jessica Storey
Eric & Emily James Strauss
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Rob & Mary Stroud
David & Shirley Susan
Steve & Lisa Sveum
Michael & Sarah Swanson
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Pete & Ruthie Taylor
Cheri Teal
Howard & Elizabeth Teeter
Gerald & Priscilla Thain
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Glen Thio & Ka Her
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Stephen Thompson
Anne Thurber & Yjan Gordon
Tom & Dianne Totten
Elizabeth Townsend & Daniel Shirley
Margaret Trepton
Judith A. Troia
Colleen & Tim Tucker
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Be part of the experience.
Doris J. Van Houten
John & Shelly Van Note
The Veenendaal Family
Rebekah Verbeten
Elena Vetrina & Wallace Sherlock
Jan Vidruk
Angela Vitcenda & Jerry Norenberg
Liz Vowles
Greg Wagner & Fred Muci
Morris & Carolyn Waxler
Mary Webster
Steven Wendorff
Karl & Ellen Westlund
Mary & Leo Wherley
Dorothy Whiting
Wade W. & Shelley D. Whitmus
Steven & Ellen Wickland
Nancy & Tripp Widder
Candy Wilke
Eve Wilkie
Suzy Wilkoff
Bambi Wilson
Scott & Donna Wilson
Rick Wirch
Scott & Jane Wismans
Brad Wolbert & Rebecca Karoff
Celeste Woodruff & Bruce Fritz
Jon Woods
Nancy Woods
David Wuestenberg
Patricia Zastrow
Gretchen Zelle
Ron Zerofsky
Joan N. Zingale
36 Anonymous Friends
We also thank 94 donors for their contributions of $1 to $49.
*Total includes gifts supporting: MSO’s 2025-26 Annual Campaign; MSOL 2025-26 Events & General Support; 2025-26 Organ Concerts; Friends of the Overture Concert Organ’s 2025-26 Annual Campaign. MSOL and FOCO basic membership dues and fundraising event ticket purchases are not included. Giving thresholds listed here do not correspond to giving levels within specific campaigns included. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you have any questions or corrections, please contact our development department at (608) 257-3734.
BUSINESS, FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT DONORS
Madison
Symphony
Symphony Orchestra League
Friends of the Overture Concert Organ
for their
The Madison Symphony Orchestra affiliate rely donor the our each year. We gratefully acknowledge companies, and agencies grants, contributions, and gifts-in-kind.
$100,000 OR MORE
Madison Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
WMTV 15 News
$50,000–$99,999
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
$25,000–$49,999
American Printing
Irving and Dorothy Levy Family Foundation, Inc.
The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor’s Club
Madison Magazine
Madison Media Partners
$15,000–$24,999
An Anonymous Foundation
Capitol Lakes
The Evjue Foundation, Inc.
Fiore Companies, Inc.
National Endowment for the Arts
Nimick Forbesway Foundation
Wisconsin Arts Board
with additional funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts
$10,000–$14,999
Lake Ridge Bank
Organizations that have contributed to the Madison Orchestra, Overture Concert Organ are listed according to the their 2025-2026
Kenneth A. Lattman Foundation, Inc.
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
Marriott Daughters Foundation
PBS Wisconsin
University Research Park
U.S. Bank Foundation
$5,000–$9,999
Boardman Clark Law Firm
Dane County Arts, with additional funds from the Endres Mfg.
Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
Exact Sciences
Fields Auto Group
Hooper Corporation
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Richman & Richman LLC
The Steven P. Robinson Family Fund
Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
SupraNet Communications, Inc.
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
West Bend Insurance Company
Wisconsin Public Radio
Woodman’s Food Markets
Symphony Madison Symphony Orchestra League, and/or Friends of the total amount of donations supporting the Season* as of Nov 6, 2025.
$2,500–$4,999
Group Health
South Central
Kohls & Mackie, Madison Arts
Midwest Patrol LLC
Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
$1,000–$2,499
Baird/The Woodford Group
BRAVA Magazine
The Capital Times Kids Fund
Capitol Bank
Festival Foods
Google
Herb Kohl Charities
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
UW Health & Unity Health Insurance
UP TO $999
Above the Bar Marketing
Alliant Energy Foundation
Matching Gifts Program
Badger Bus
Bobbi Petersen Photography
Choles Floral
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Farley’s House of Pianos
GE Healthcare
Hartmeyer Ice Arena and Charitable Corporation
Heid Music Heid Music Family Fund
Promega Sold with Real Estate, & Associates
Faith Restaino
are every of this been
*Total includes donations that support 2025-2026 Madison Symphony Orchestra Concerts, 2025-2026 Organ Concerts, 2025-2026 Education and Community Engagement Programs; Madison Symphony Orchestra League’s 2025-2026 Events and Activities including Symphony at Sunset 2025; and Friends of the Overture Concert Organ’s 2025-2026 Annual Campaign. Fundraising event ticket purchases not included. We have made effort to ensure the accuracy list. If you believe an error has made, please contact our development department at (608) 257-3734.
PLANNED GIVING: THE STRADIVARIUS SOCIETY
The individuals listed below have informed the MSO that they have included gifts for the Symphony in their estate remembered the Symphony in your will, living trust, or have made other arrangements for a future gift, we would love thank you! We honor all requests for anonymity. Contact Casey Oelkers at (608) 260-8680 x228 for more
Fernando & Carla Alvarado
Emy Andrew
Dennis Appleton & Jennifer Buxton
Diane
Margaret
Twila Sheskey
Dr. Beverly S. Simone
JoAnn Six
Dr. Stanley & Shirley Inhorn
Martha Jenny
Lois M. Jones
Chuck Beckwith
Annette Beyer-Mears
Mary Lang Sollinger
Sharon Stark & Peter D. Livingston
Gareth L. Steen
Jurate Stewart
Shirley Jane Kaub
Helen B. Kayser
Patricia Koenecke
Teddy H. Kubly
Marie Spec
Charlotte I. Spohn
Evelyn C. Steenbock
Harry Steenbock
Rosemarie Blancke Bolger
Michael
John & Mary Storer
Richard Tatman & Ellen Seuferer
Arno & Hazel Kurth
James V. Lathers
Virginia Swingen
Alexis James
Scott
Martha
Clarence Robert
Elizabeth A. Conklin
James Dahlberg & Elsebet Lund
Barbara & John DeMain
Robert Dinndorf
Audrey & Philip Dybdahl
Jim & Marilyn Ebben
Endo Family Trust
George Gay
Tyrone & Janet Greive
Terry Haller
Brandon S. Hayes
Robert Horowitz & Susan B. King
Richard & Meg LaBrie
Steven Landfried
David Lauth & Lindsey Thomas
Ann Lindsey & Charles Snowdon
Claudia Berry Miran
Elaine & Nicholas Mischler
Stephen D. Morton
Margaret Murphy
Reynold V. Peterson
David & Kato Perlman
Judith Pierotti
Michael Pritzkow
Gordon & Janet Renschler
Joy & David Rice
Joan & Kenneth Riggs
Harry & Karen Roth
Edwin & Ruth Sheldon
Marilynn Thompson
Ann Wallace
Richard & Barbara Weaver
Carolyn & Ron White
John Wiley & Andrea Teresa Arenas
Mary Alice Wimmer
Helen L. Wineke
Ten Anonymous Friends
ESTATE GIFTS RECEIVED
Elizabeth S. Anderes
Donald W. Anderson
Judy Ashford
Helen Barnick
Norman Bassett
Nancy Becknell
DeEtte Beilfuss-Eager
Theo F. Bird
Marian & Jack Bolz
Kenneth Bussan
Margaret Christy
Frances Z. Cumbee
Teddy Derse
Dr. Leroy Ecklund
Mary J. Ferguson
Linda I. Garrity
Maxine A. Goold
Beatrice B. Hagen
Martin R. Hamlin
Sybil A. Hanks
Elizabeth Harris
Julian E. Harris
Jane Hilsenhoff
Carl M. Hudig
Renata Laxova
Stella I. Leverson
Lila Lightfoot
Jan Markwart
Geraldine F. Mayer
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W. Miller
Janet Nelson
Sandra L. Osborn
Elmer B. Ott
Ethel Max Parker
Josephine Ratner
Mrs. J. Barkley Rosser
Gamber F. Tegtmeyer, Jr. & Audrey Tegtmeyer
Katherine Voight
William & Joyce Wartmann
Sally & Ben Washburn
Sybil Weinstein
Mr. & Mrs. J. Wesley Thompson
Glenn & Edna Wiechers
Elyn L. Williams
Margaret C. Winston
Jay Joseph Young
Two Anonymous Friends
A Legacy of Music
The Madison Symphony Orchestra is a grateful recipient and faithful steward of planned gifts from individuals who have remembered the Symphony in their estate plans. Through a planned gift, you can help preserve MSO’s legacy of great music for generations to come. All planned gifts qualify for Stradivarius Society recognition, and requests for anonymity will be honored. Learn more madisonsymphony.org/stradivarius
“I have designated a gift for the Symphony in my will to help ensure the orchestra will have outstanding artistic leadership for generations to come.” – Mary Alice Wimmer, Stradivarius Society Member y org/stradivarius
TRIBUTES
The Madison Symphony Orchestra acknowledges following donors for their contributions
In honor of Mike Allsen
Gale Barber
In honor of Barbara Berven
Barbara Peterman
Janet Renschler
In honor of Ann Bowen
Scott and Janet Cabot
In honor of John DeMain
Anonymous
In honor of Barb Karlen
Ann Kruger
In honor of Jing “Connie” Li
Tom and Heidi Notbohm
In honor of Nick and Elaine Mischler
José Madera and Kimberly Santiago
In honor of Elliot Lesperance
Jennifer Vasam
In honor of Elspeth Stalter-Clouse
Randall and Pamela Clouse
In honor of Lynn Stathas
Steve and Jan Alpert
In honor of John Toussaint
Reynold V. Peterson
In honor of Mary Ann Willow
Dave Willow
In honor of Carolyn White
Sharon M. Berkner
In honor of Greg Zelek
Christine & Jeff Molzahn
Anonymous
In honor of Greg Zelek & Amanda Elfman
Suzy Wilkoff
In memory of Paul Aas
Melodie Aas
Mary Dzick
Joe Aas and Nancy Morris
R. Patrick and Laura Morelli
David Sherlock and Jennifer Gottwald
In memory of Bert Adams
Diane Adams
In memory of Adolph and Eugenie Bolz
Cathy and Eric Wilson
In memory of Jack and Marian Bolz
Joan Bolz Cleary and Jeff Cleary
In memory of Dr. Edith G. King
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Will Risley
Diane Risley
In Bolz
Samuel In Samuel
In memory of Roman Bukolt
Susan Vergeront
In memory of Stephen Caldwell
Judith Werner
In memory of Robert Carwithen
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Wayne Chaplin
Gail Bergman
In memory of Jim Ebben
Marilyn Ebben
In memory of Jon S. Enslin
Crystal Enslin
In memory of Douglas J. Fritsch
Brian Fritsch
In memory of Rev. Shirley Funk
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Perry Henderson
Elaine and Nicholas Mischler
In memory of Sam and Mary Hutchison
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Shirley Inhorn
David and Vicki Cary
Phyllis Lorenz
In memory of Stanley Inhorn
Douglas Kopp
Anonymous
In memory of Stan and Shirley Inhorn
Harry and Linda Argue
Patricia Bernhardt
Ramsay Bittar
Tyrone and Janet Greive
William and Sara Lee Hinckley
Stan and Nancy Johnson
Valerie and Andreas Kazamias
Elaine and Nicholas Mischler
Ruth Sheldon, M.D.
Judith and Nick Topitzes
Donna and Roger Wetzel
Anonymous
In memory of Howard Kidd
Margaret Murphy
Komoroske
Family
Hospital
Aurora BayCare X-Ray Team
Karen Benson
Mark and Gayle
Boerschinger
In memory of Jeanette Ross
John Ross
In memory of Jim Ruhly
Carol Ruhly
In memory of Judith Saganski
Paul Saganski
Rita Bogosh
Angela and Tom
Dave and Kathi
Connie & Barry
Breunig
Erickson
Golden Hallbauer
The Family
Robert and Barbara
Family Justl
Steve Plamann
Jim and Kitty
In memory of Jennie Biel Sheskey
Sheskey
Durwin Andreas Marie Anderson
Rosenberger
Pamela & Paul Rush
Sandy and Joe Schulz
Patti and Mike
Anonymous
Anonymous
Sensenbrenner
Swanson Family
In memory of Barbara Landau
In memory of Joan Lippincott
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Connie Maxwell
Samuel C. Hutchison
Elaine and Nicholas Mischler
In memory of Dr. Donald McDonald
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Margaret Elizabeth McEvilly
Victoria Fine
In memory of Mary Mohs
Fred Mohs
In memory of Sandra Osborn
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Lillian Porcaro
Alexis M. Carreon
In memory of Grace Potts
Sarah Potts
In memory of Rev. Dr. Terry A. Purvis-Smith
PhD.
Samuel C. Hutchison
In memory of Maurice and Arlene Reese
Richard and Pamela Reese
Mary
The Family of John family
Chuck Stanke
Lloyd Straughn Straughn
Patricia Christina
In memory of Les Thimmig
Patricia Crowe
In memory of John Toussaint
Samuel C. Hutchison
Reynold V. Peterson
In memory of Nicki L. Towner
Zachary Goldberger and Erin Fouch
In memory of Daniel Van Eyck
Barbara J. Merz
In memory of William Allan Winkle
Anonymous
In memory of Margaret C. Winston
John W. Erickson
Paul and Susan Erickson
In memory of Barbara Zanoni
Burwell Enterprises, LLC
Kelly Gwiazda
Kathy Hunter
Cheratee James
Jay Kennedy
Kylie Reinhart
Mary Schulz
Courtney Thomas
Julie Woodward
Church
Christmas at Luther Memorial
ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS
SUNDAY, DEC. 14 | 4 pm
Choirs, recorders and bells lead us in beloved carols and readings. A reception will follow.
CHRISTMAS EVE
MONDAY, DEC. 24 | 4 pm
CHILDREN’S PRELUDE at 3:45 pm
A traditional service for all, especially families, with “Silent Night” by candlelight.
CHRISTMAS EVE
MONDAY, DEC. 24 | 10 pm
CAROLS at 9:30 pm
Festive service with choir, brass, recorders and bells. “Silent Night” by candlelight. Incense will be used.
CHRISTMAS DAY
TUESDAY, DEC. 25 | 10:30 am
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with festive trumpets, organ and carols.
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KATE LIU
SAT. NOV. 1 at 7:30 PM Chopin
ADAM NEIMAN
SAT. JAN. 17 at 7:30 PM
Brahms, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff
HILDA HUANG
Concert: FEB. 28 at 7:30 PM
Instrument Demo: MAR. 1 at 3 PM
Bach
ANGIE ZHANG
SAT. APR. 18 at 7:30 PM
Margaret Bonds, Clara Schumann, Beethoven
BILL CHARLAP
SAT. MAY 9 at 7:30 PM SUN. MAY 10 at 2 PM
Jazz standards
Verena
Bruening
Carol Friedman
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY DONORS
We are deeply grateful to these donors who have made gifts or commitments for the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Centennial Anniversary to support special projects, programs, or performances, as of November 19, 2025.
$100,000+ CENTENNIAL CHAMPIONS
Diane Ballweg
Joel and Kathryn Belaire
Norm and Barbara Berven
W. Jerome Frautschi
Myrna Larson
Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation
Judith and Nick Topitzes
$50,000 - $99,999
Madison Community Foundation
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
Peggy and Tom Pyle
$25,000 - $49,999
Jim and Susan Bakke
Lau and Bea Christensen
John J. Frautschi Family Foundation
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
Elaine and Nicholas Mischler
Kay Schwichtenberg and Herman Baumann
$10,000 - $24,999
Fernando and Carla Alvarado
Scott and Janet Cabot
Capitol Lakes
James Dahlberg and Elsebet Lund
Larry Hands and Karen Kendrick-Hands
Marriott Daughters Foundation
Gary and Lynn Mecklenburg
Pamela Ploetz and John Henderson, in honor of John DeMain
Joe and Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner
$5,000 - $9,999
Jeffrey and Angela Bartell
John W. Erickson
Paul and Susan Erickson, in memory of Margaret C. Winston
David Falk and JoAnne Robbins
David Flanders and Susan Ecroyd
Dr. Robert and Linda Graebner
Terry Haller
Kathleen Harker
Hooper Corporation
J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Nancy Mohs
The Parker Family
Lynn Stegner
Peter and Leslie Overton
Thomas E. Terry
Jim and Jessica Yehle
$2,500 - $4,999
Rozan and Brian Anderson
Rosemarie and Fred Blancke
BMO
Ellsworth and Dorothy Brown
Catherine Buege
Steven Ewer and Abigail Ochberg
Dr. Thomas and Leslie France
Kelly Family Foundation Inc.
Allan and Sandra Levin
Mark and Nancy Moore
Dennis and Karen Neff
Reynold V. Peterson
Cyrena and Lee Pondrom
Beth and Peter Rahko
Doug and Katie Reuhl
Richman & Richman LLC
Fredrick and Karen Schrank
Bassam Shakhashiri
Mary Lang Sollinger
Stark Company Realtors
Lynn Stathas
U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management
Jasper and JoAnne Vaccaro
UP TO $2,499
Mike Allsen and Robin Hackman
Ellis and Susan Bauman
Michael Bridgeman and Jack Holzhueter
Capitol Bank
Doug and Sherry Caves
Cavi, Fortune & Associates
Dawn Crim and Elton Crim Jr.
Farley’s House of Pianos
Tyrone and Janet Greive
Jane Hamblen and Robert F. Lemanske
Brandon S. Hayes
Bob and Louise Jeanne
Valerie and Andreas Kazamias
David Lauth and Lindsey Thomas
Ann Lindsey
Linda and Michael Lovejoy
Charles McLimans and Dr. Richard Merrion
Stephen Morton and Rochelle Stillman
Jeanne Myers
Myron Pozniak and Kathleen Baus
Janet Renschler and Sandra Dolister
Orange Schroeder
Lise R. Skofronick
Sharon Stark
Carolyn White
IN-KIND
American Printing
BRAVA Magazine
Fiore Companies, Inc.
Madison Media Partners
Surroundings Events and Floral
WMTV 15 News
Heartbeat
Your Symphony’s new year begins with Gabriela Lena Frank’s Escaramuza (meaning “skirmish” in Spanish) — a dynamic and colorful work inspired by her Peruvian heritage. This spirited piece captures the energy of the lively Kachampa Andean dance, celebrating the agility and strength of Inca warriors. Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite is a symphonic distillation of his beloved opera, bursting with elegance, humor, and romantic nostalgia sweeping waltzes and tender love duets that have enchanted audiences for more than a century. Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is a monumental work that combines virtuosic piano passages with symphonic grandeur. One of our favorite pianists, the magisterial Yefim Bronfman, brings his formidable technique and interpretative depth to this masterpiece. The sheer beauty of this work will lift our spirits to start a new year together.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Marvin J. Levy
MAJOR SPONSORS
Madison Magazine
Martha and Charles Casey
Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
Fred Mohs, in memory of Mary Mohs
ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Dr. Steven Ewer and Abigail Ochberg
Dr. Peter and Beth Rahko
Mary Lang Sollinger
Wisconsin Arts Board
MUSIC
GABRIELA LENA FRANK Escaramuza
RICHARD STRAUSS Suite from Der Rosenkavalier, Op. 59
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
Kazem Abdullah, Guest Conductor Yefim Bronfman, Piano
ENDOWMENT GIVING: THE CENTURY SOCIETY
We gratefully acknowledge our Century Society donors, who have made commitments of $100,000 or more to the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s endowment through outright or planned gifts, as of November 2025. Their gifts create a solid financial foundation upon which the MSO can realize its vision to be a leader in classical music performance, education, community engagement, and artistic innovation for generations to come.
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Society members are always welcome. Visit madisonsymphony. to learn more about endowment giving and view a full list of endowment donors. org/endowment
Capitol Lakes 40 Farley’s House Of Pianos
Farley’s Salon Piano Series
Fiore Companies
Carla Alvarado
Rozan Anderson
Dennis Jennifer
Diane
Chuck Chuck
Barbara Berven
Dr. Annette Beyer-Mears
Rosemarie and Fred Blancke
Eugenie Mayer Bolz Family Foundation
Jim and Cathie Burgess
Martha and Charles Casey
Margaret Christy
Pat and Dan Cornwell
James F. Crow
James Dahlberg and Elsebet Lund
William and Alexandra Dove
The Evjue Foundation, Inc.
Linda I. Garrity
George Gay
George and Candy Gialamas
Tyrone and Janet Greive
Terry Haller
Carl M. Hudig
Dr. Stanley and Shirley Inhorn
Patricia Kokotailo and R. Lawrence DeRoo
Arno and Hazel Kurth
Myrna Larson
James Victor Lathers
Peter Livingston and Sharon Stark
Madison Symphony Orchestra League
Claudia Berry and David E. Miran
Nicholas and Elaine Mischler
David and Kato Perlman
John L. Peterson
Sheila Read
The Reuhl Family
Pleasant T. Rowland
Harry D. Sage
JoAnn Six
Gareth L. Steen
Harry and Evelyn C. Steenbock
Steinhauer Charitable Trust
Thomas E. Terry
Marilynn Thompson
Judith and Nick Topitzes
Katherine and Thomas Voight
William and Joyce Wartmann
Elyn L. Williams
Margaret C. Winston
Six Anonymous Friends
Lake Ridge Bank 35 Luther Memorial Church 36 The Madison Concourse Hotel 4 Madison Opera
Madison Magazine 17 Madison Media Partners
29 Madison Gas & Electric Foundation, Inc.
38 Madison Veterinary Specialists
20 Madison Youth Choirs
13 Oakwood Chamber Players 36 PBS Wisconsin
23 Saint Paul’s Organ Concert
8 Supranet
26 Wisconsin Union Theater
37 WMTV 15 News
OVERTURE HALL INFORMATION BOARDS & ADMINISTRATION
RESTROOMS
Women’s and men’s restrooms are located on each level of Overture. Family assist/gender inclusive restrooms, available to persons of any gender identity and expression, are available in the following areas:
• Lower-Level Rotunda: to the right of the stairway.
• First floor lobby / Overture Hall: near coat check.
• Second floor: Gallery 2—second door to the left off the elevators.
Amenities at gender-inclusive restrooms include:
• Lockable door to provide privacy for individual users
• Ample room for an assistant/family member, if needed
• Accessible sink, stool and urinal (floor level)
• Changing stations
• Power-assist doors (Level 1 restrooms only)
ACCESSIBILITY
Overture Center is fully accessible to persons with mobility, hearing, and visual impairments. Ushers are available at each concert to assist you. Wheelchair or transfer seating is available; please notify the Overture Center Box Office when purchasing your ticket. If you require an assistive-listening device, please alert an usher at the concert. Braille programs are also available upon request. Please contact Heather at hrose@madisonsymphony.org at least three weeks prior to the concert you wish to attend.
GUEST CONSIDERATIONS
The musicians and your fellow audience members thank you!
• Please arrive early to ensure plenty of time to get through security and to be seated. If you arrive late, you will be seated during an appropriate break in the music at the discretion of the house staff. If you need to leave during the concert, please exit quietly and wait to be reseated by an usher at an appropriate break.
• Please feel free to take photos before and after the concert, and during intermission! Once the lights dim, please turn off all cell phones and electronic devices.
• Please do not wear perfumes, colognes or scented lotions as many people are allergic to these products.
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in Overture Center for the Arts.
• The coat-check room is open when the weather dictates and closes 20 minutes after the performance ends.
• Food and beverages are available at bars and concession stands in the Overture Lobby. Beverages are allowed in Overture Hall, but please enjoy food in the lobby. Please unwrap cough drops and candies before the concert begins.
Please take note: We will adhere to all public health guidelines and cooperate with Overture Center for the Arts to ensure your safety. We invite you to visit madisonsymphony.org/health for more information on health and safety. Overture Center safety information can be found at overture.org/health
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2025-2026
OFFICERS
Michael Richman, Chair
Janet Cabot, Secretary
Doug Reuhl, Treasurer
Ellsworth Brown, Immediate Past Chair
Barbara Berven, Member-at-large
Oscar Mireles, Member-at-large
Derrick Smith, Member-at-large
Lynn Stathas, Member-at-large
Anna Trull, Member-at-large
DIRECTORS
Brian Anderson
Ruben Anthony
Barbara Berven
Rosemarie Blancke
Ellsworth Brown
Janet Cabot
Cecilia Carlsson
Bryan Chan
Elton Crim
James Dahlberg
Robert Dinndorf
Audrey Dybdahl
Marc Fink
Jane Hamblen
Paul Hoffmann
Mooyoung Kim
Phillip La Susa
David Lauth
Robert Lemanske
Ann Lindsey
Marta Meyers
Oscar Mireles
Richard Morgan
Leslie Overton
Jon Parker
Lester Pines
Michael Richman
Sophia Rogers
Carole Schaeffer
John Sims
Derrick Smith
Lynn Stathas
Todd Stuart
Anna Trull
Jasper Vaccaro
Ellis Waller
Eric Wilcots
Michael Zorich
ADVISORS
Elliott Abramson
Michael Allsen
Carla Alvarado
Jeffrey Bauer
Ted Bilich
Camille Carter
Martha Casey
Laura Gallagher
Tyrone Greive
Michael Hobbs
Mark Huth
Stephanie Lee
José Madera
Joseph Meara
Gary Mecklenburg
Larry Midtbo
Abigail Ochberg
Greg Piefer
Cyrena Pondrom
Margaret Pyle
Jacqueline Rodman
Kay Schwichtenberg
Mary Lang Sollinger
Judith Topitzes
Carolyn White
Anders Yocom
Stephen Zanoni
LIFE DIRECTORS
Terry Haller
Valerie Kazamias
Elaine Mischler
Nicholas Mischler
Douglas Reuhl
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Jennifer Berne, President Madison College
Kathy Evers, First Lady of the State of Wisconsin
Melissa Agard, Dane County Executive
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Helen Bakke
Wallace Douma
Fred Mohs
Stephen Morton
Beverly Simone
John Wiley
EX OFFICIO DIRECTORS
Rozan Anderson
Mark Bridges
Rose Heckenkamp-Busch
William Steffenhagen
EX OFFICIO ADVISORS
Dan Cavanagh
Daniel Davidson
John Wagner
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION INC. BOARD, 2025-2026
OFFICERS
Nicholas Mischler, President
Jon Parker, Vice President
Robert Reed, Secretary-Treasurer
DIRECTORS
Ellsworth Brown
Joanna Burish
Jill Friedow
Juan Gomez
Jane Hamblen
Nicholas Mischler
Jon Parker
Gregory Reed
Robert Reed
Douglas Reuhl
Michael Richman
MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2025–2026
OFFICERS
Rozan Anderson, President
Don Sanford, President-Elect
Ledell Zellers, Recording Secretary
Janet Renschler, Corresponding Secretary
Leslie Overton, Treasurer
Michael Richman, MSO Board Chair
Barbara Berven, Immediate Past President/ Nominations
Louise Jeanne, VP Administration
Jackie Judd, AVP Administration
Kathy Forde, VP Communications
Cathy Buege, AVP Communications
Kathy Forde, Annual Report
Lori Poulson, VP Education (and Youth Docent Programs)
