Symphony Story, Resilience & Innovation by Peter Rodgers

RESILIENCE & INNOVATION

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RESILIENCE & INNOVATION

Peter Alden Rodgers served as Director of Marketing for the Madison Symphony Orchestra from July 2016 through December 2025.

In March 2020, during the final months of the 19-20 season, just as the new 20-21 symphony subscription season launched in February to celebrate 250 years of Beethoven, the dramatic turn of events impacted everyone in the world. The global pandemic caused the cancellation of in-person live performing arts events.

MSO’s leadership and staff pivoted to innovative new ways to keep audiences engaged. A “Home Is Where the Art Is” video series was created to give musicians a voice they could share and express their reflections. The videos expanded to include a “Young Artist Series” to keep MSO audiences engaged when the orchestra was unable to perform for audiences or stream concerts with symphony musicians — envisioned to highlight the future of classical music. Peter applied his storytelling skills along with video production, editing, and music recording experience to imagine and produce the Series. He arranged to film Bolz Young Artist Competition artists who performed in The Final Forte (a collaboration between the Madison Symphony Orchestra, PBS Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Public Radio). He captured the interviews and short performances of 12 young artists in their homes, then edited, produced and presented the stories online and via social media.

During the summer of 2020, MSO invented several concerts that could be streamed that featured the Overture Concert Organ, Music Director John DeMain, Principal Organist Greg Zelek, guest soloists, the Madison Symphony Chorus, and Mount Zion Gospel Choir. The free concerts, along with extraordinary support from donors and the government, made it possible to sustain a full staff employed to maintain relationships, and pay MSO musicians for the entire year when they could not perform. An outdoor concert with MSO’s Rhapsodie Quartet took place in Olbrich Gardens. The Final Forte was presented virtually in the spring of 2021.

The first season following the pandemic was launched in March 2021 slated to start in September, rekindling the Beethoven celebration. The plan was to open with his Ninth Symphony including a full chorus, the orchestra and soloists. Three weeks before the performance was to take place, restrictions went into effect that would not allow for wind instruments to be played and chorus members to sing. The MSO leadership team pivoted again to quickly transform the concert into an all-strings performance. Audiences were ecstatic to experience live music again, and the musicians were thrilled to be playing works that are not often performed. Even with the need for everyone to be masked, and every musician required to have Covid tests before each rehearsal and performance, two “String Spirit” shows were a resounding success.

The League of American Orchestras Conference in June 2022 offered an opportunity for orchestras to share stories about how they navigated the challenges faced and ways audience relationships were fostered. As a part of the League’s Public Relations Constituency and leadership member for the past five years, Peter and his colleagues presented a session sharing stories about how their organizations kept audiences engaged from the start of the pandemic, through revival and a return to live performances. MSO leveraged multiple communication methods to stay connected with its audiences, from ads in print, to videos, direct mail, emails and social media. Key slides from Peter’s presentation about MSO’s journey are shown using select published print ads.

“Unsurprisingly Zukerman and Forsyth were as one throughout .

. Zukerman’s golden tones in the violin’s lower register with Forsyth’s warm cello sonorities to form a rich tapestry. – The Advertiser (Adelaide, Australia)

ROMANTIC ENCOUNTER

PINCHAS ZUKERMAN & AMANDA FORSYTH — THE BRAHMS

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and Cello in A minor Copland Symphony No. 3

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cellist Amanda Forsyth, longtime partners in both performance and life. With her robust timbre and earthy accents set against his silvery sound, which was ethereal without being silky, they played with obvious relish... – Boston Globe

The married duo of violinist Pinchas Zukerman and cellist Amanda Forsyth, longtime partners in both performance and life. With her robust timbre and earthy accents set against his silvery sound, which was ethereal without being silky, they played with obvious relish... – Boston Globe

PINCHAS ZUKERMAN & AMANDA FORSYTH — THE BRAHMS DOUBLE

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Olga Kern

Marc Fink

Thomas Mesa

Gil Shaham

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2019–2020 NEWS & STORIES

Today we celebrate our 2019-2020 season journey and look ahead to musical adventures we will share together in the future. We’re grateful for everyone in our Madison Symphony Orchestra community: Our extraordinary Board of Directors, Foundation, League, staff, conductors, musicians, chorus, guest artists, donors, volunteers, concert and event sponsors, media partners — and all of you who support us by subscribing and attending our programs.

You are the ones who help make our mission come to life: “to produce high quality concerts of orchestral, instrumental, vocal, and choral music, to educate and entertain audiences of all ages in the Madison area and beyond, and to advocate music as a universal language of expression and understanding.”

a universal language of expression and understanding.”

We invite you to explore memories of our season and join us in thanking many of the people and partners who have made it possible for us to share a love of great music together (see inside).

Thank you!

Beethoven is on the horizon.

Our 20/21 season is your opportunity to celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and share the excitement of music that made him one of the most beloved composers ever. Beyond Beethoven’s great violin concerto and treasures of the most popular works from his Heroic Period, you’ll experience masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff Ravel and more! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited many of your favorite top-tier guest artists to join us. This is a celebration you’ll remember forever. Every concert is an “Ode to Joy” in its own way.

Our 20/21 season is your opportunity to celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and share the excitement of music that made him one of the most beloved composers ever. Beyond Beethoven’s great violin concerto and treasures of the most popular works from his Heroic Period, you’ll experience masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, Ravel and more! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited many of your favorite top-tier guest artists to join us. This is a celebration you’ll remember forever. Every concert is an “Ode to Joy” in its own way.

Discover more about our new 20/21 Ode to Joy: Beethoven & Beyond season that begins in September on the back page.

Be connected with us.

“News & Stories” is the place where you’ll find everything covered in this special feature. We continually share news and stories here to keep us all connected and engaged with each other. Visit: madisonsymphony.org/news-stories

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Home is where the art

Poems by Katrin Talbot

Symphony Moments

Celebrating Your Support of the Symphony

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is.

The first in a series of “Home is where the art is” stories by our Madison Symphony Orchestra artists is

The first in a series of “Home is where the art is” stories by our Madison Symphony Orchestra artists is a beautiful set of poems by Assistant Principal Violist Katrin Talbot. The four creative works express a range of feelings she is experiencing about what

and moments of dissonance

the hope of gathering again to share live performances with our audiences. Thanks to Katrin for sharing another dimension of her talent beyond her musical artistry!

madisonsymphony.org/april2020-artist-story-katrin-talbot

“Pop

Up” preview with Greg Zelek

“Pop Up” preview with Greg Zelek

Our September 24, 2019 Madison Symphony Orchestra League event featured Madison Symphony’s Principal Organist and Curator of the Overture Concert Organ, Greg Zelek. Greg spoke about preparing for his debut performance as a soloist with the orchestra playing the Barber Toccata Festiva for the 2019-2020 season opening “Love, Lust & Redemption” concerts on September 27, 28 & 29. The 5-minute video takes you on a lively journey from practice to reflections about his creative process.

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Messages from John DeMain

Read

Read the March 27 message where John DeMain shared his thoughts upon returning to Madison from his engagement in Washington where he was scheduled to conduct the opera Blue at the Kennedy Center in March.

madisonsymphony.org/march-2020-message-from-john-demain

April Volunteer Month Story

Experience the video story from John DeMain expressing highlights from 2019-2020 season, thoughts about music, life and our upcoming 20/21 Beethoven & Beyond season.

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Watch for more “Home is where the

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Olga Kern

Marc Fink

Thomas Mesa

Gil Shaham Garrick Ohlsson

James Ehnes Naha Greenholtz

3 choruses & opera stars

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2019–2020 NEWS & STORIES

at our

home. madisonsymphony.org

Featured inside, is the latest from our “Home is Where the Art Is” stories found at: madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

madisonsymphony.org Featured inside, is the latest from our “Home is Where the Art Is” stories found at: madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

Beethoven’s Birthday year.

20/21 season is your opportunity to celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and share the excitement of music that made him one of the most beloved composers ever. Beyond Beethoven’s great violin concerto and treasures of the most popular works from his Heroic Period, you’ll experience masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff Ravel and more! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited many of your favorite top-tier guest artists to join us. This is a celebration you’ll remember forever. Every concert is an “Ode to Joy” in its own way.

We’ve also collected video stories that are part of our #HomeWithArtists series plus many others, including artist media appearances, and “John DeMain, A Life in Music,” that were a part of our celebation of Maestro DeMain’s 25th anniversary year in 2018–2019. madisonsymphony.org/videos Our 20/21 season is your opportunity to celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven and share the excitement of music that made him one of the most beloved composers ever. Beyond Beethoven’s great violin concerto and treasures of the most popular works from his Heroic Period, you’ll experience masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Dvořák, Rachmaninoff, Ravel and more! To mark this special occasion, we’ve invited many of your favorite top-tier guest artists to join us. This is a celebration you’ll remember forever. Every concert is an “Ode to Joy” in its own way.

Discover more about our new 20/21 Ode to Joy: Beethoven & Beyond season that is set to begin this fall (back page).

John DeMain — Music Director >

< Katrin Talbot — Assistant Principal Viola

Olga Kern

Marc Fink

Thomas Mesa

Gil Shaham Garrick Ohlsson

James Ehnes Naha Greenholtz

3 choruses & opera stars

Stravinsky

Thank

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Today we celebrate stories artists and people who love your Symphony have shared during this time from their homes. You can view the series of videos and other stories any time at our online home. madisonsymphony.org

homes. You can view the series of videos and other stories any time at our online home. madisonsymphony.org

Featured inside, is the latest from our “Home is Where the Art Is” stories found at: madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

Beethoven is still on the horizon... for February 2021.

As you may have already heard, Overture Center for the Arts announced on Thursday June 25th that it has suspended all performances through November 2020. Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 20/21 Beethoven & Beyond season concerts and Overture Concert Organ performances are now canceled from September 2020 through January 2021, due to Overture Center’s decision, and the requirements of Dane County’s “Forward Dane” Reopening Plan. The second half of our 20/21 season performances in February, March, April and May 2021 are scheduled to take place as planned.

Please note that while alternative programming opportunities are being considered for this fall, refunds to subscribers for the value of their ticket purchases for concerts that would have taken place from September 2020 through January 2021 will be sent.

Everyone at the MSO regrets the need to cancel the concerts, especially since the Symphony’s celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday has been so enthusiastically embraced by concertgoers. “We all look forward to a new beginning with John DeMain, Gil Shaham and the orchestra in February 2021,” Executive Director Rick Mackie states. “Should there be a breakthrough opportunity to restore any of the canceled orchestra or organ concerts to the schedule, we will be prepared to do so. We are committed to keeping great music alive in Madison’s community life and thank our listeners and donors for their support.”

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The best way to find out the latest information and discover more about your Madison Symphony is to visit our online home any time! View the back page for more. madisonsymphony.org

— Cello

Derek Handley — Cello >

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Chris Dozoryst — Principal Viola >

Read more from Chris — including how homeschooling his son and daughter is going, and how he’s been practicing. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

< Rick Morgan — Percussion

< Rick Morgan — Percussion Have you ever thought about how the percussion section of an orchestra prepares for performances?

Today we celebrate memories of our 2019–2020 season “Where will the music take you?” — with photos and reviews of the journey we took together. You can view the collection of moments online: madisonsymphony.org/moments

Discover the latest “Home is Where the Art Is” stories inside. View all of the stories that are part of the series: madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

2019–2020 NEWS & STORIES

Be connected with us.

“News & Stories”

“News & Stories” is the place where you’ll find everything covered inside this special feature. We continually share news and stories here to keep us all connected and engaged with each

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Symphony Moments

Beethoven & Beyond, A New Beginning...

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We imagine you have heard that Overture Center for the Arts has suspended all performances through November 2020. Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 20/21 Beethoven & Beyond season concerts and Overture Concert Organ performances are now canceled from September 2020 through January 2021, due to Overture Center’s decision, and the requirements of Dane County’s “Forward Dane” Reopening Plan. While we consider alternative programming opportunities for performancess this fall, we are issuing refunds to 20/21 symphony season subscribers for the value of their tickets to these performances. Looking to the future when we can be together again in Overture Hall, we invite you to join us for our final four “Beethoven & Beyond, A New Beginning” season concerts beginning with John DeMain and Gil Shaham in February 2021, through Beethoven’s Missa solemnis in May 2021. All current renewing and new subscribers who have already subscribed, will maintain their seating priority. For those of you who have not yet renewed, or would like to become a new subscriber to the second half of our season, you’ll have the option of 4, 3 or 2 concert packages! Watch for the announcement coming this month. We’re planning to open single ticket sales for all four concerts in January 2021.

Overture Center’s decision, and the requirements of Dane County’s “Forward Dane” Reopening Plan. While we consider alternative programming opportunities for performancess this fall, we are issuing refunds to 20/21 symphony season subscribers for the value of their tickets to these performances. Looking to the future when we can be together again in Overture Hall, we invite you to join us for our final four “Beethoven & Beyond, A New Beginning” season concerts beginning with John DeMain and Gil Shaham in February 2021, through Beethoven’s Missa solemnis in May 2021. All current renewing and new subscribers who have already subscribed, will maintain their seating priority. For those of you who have not yet renewed, or would like to become a new subscriber to the second half of our season, you’ll have the option of 4, 3 or 2 concert packages! Watch for the announcement coming this month. We’re planning to open single ticket sales for all four concerts in January 2021.

musical family, what it’s like to prepare for the rehearsals and play with the Orchestra, a 2018 trip to Australia, and more. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

The best way to find out the latest information and discover more about your Madison Symphony is to visit our online home any time: madisonsymphony.org

GIL SHAHAM PLAYS THE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO February 12, 13 & 14, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Gil Shaham, Violin RACHMANINOFF • KODÁLY • BEETHOVEN HIS GREATEST HITS March 12, 13 & 14, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Garrick Ohlsson, Piano ALL BEETHOVEN EHNES PLAYS SIBELIUS April 16, 17 & 18, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • James Ehnes, Violin KABALEVSKY • SIBELIUS TCHAIKOVSKY MISSA SOLEMNIS May 7, 8 & 9, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Naha Greenholtz, Violin Madison Symphony Chorus & opera stars HAYDN • BEETHOVEN

GIL SHAHAM PLAYS THE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO February 12, 13 & 14, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Gil Shaham, Violin RACHMANINOFF • KODÁLY • BEETHOVEN HIS GREATEST HITS March 12, 13 & 14, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Garrick Ohlsson, Piano ALL BEETHOVEN EHNES PLAYS SIBELIUS April 16, 17 & 18, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • James Ehnes, Violin KABALEVSKY • SIBELIUS • TCHAIKOVSKY MISSA SOLEMNIS May 7, 8 & 9, 2021 John DeMain, Conductor • Naha Greenholtz, Violin Madison Symphony Chorus & opera stars HAYDN • BEETHOVEN

Anthony Di Sanza — Principal Percussion

“Percussion serves a unique role in the symphony

“Percussion

until that perfect moment when our color contributes in impactful ways. It is very possible that we may only play a couple of notes in a piece or movement… our job is to be fully prepared for that one note.” Principal Percussionist Anthony Di Sanza talks about the process behind preparing for that

is to be fully prepared for that one note.” Principal Percussionist Anthony Di Sanza talks about the process behind preparing for that one note — and the epiphany he had in 9th grade that led him to pursue a career in music. More: madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

past winners of The Final Forte — Pianist Michael Wu, and Violinist Julian Rhee.

We also share stories from Pianist Joyce Yang, who debuted with our orchestra performing Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto in November 2019. Her personal account of how life as a professional

NEWS & STORIES

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Guest artist story...

Joyce Yang debuted with the Madison Symphony Orchestra in November 2019 with a dazzling

Life: March – June 2020

Exerpts from Joyce Yang’s personal story shared in July.

“My life has taken a 180 since mid-March when all of my concerts were cancelled due to Covid-19. I have been fortunate to be safely quarantined in my Alabama home.”

Home Is Where the Art Is

Livestreamed to your home from Overture Hall on October 13 & November 17!

While we can’t gather in person for the safety of our community, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the first two concerts of our 2020-21 Season will be livestreamed for viewing from home! After I kick off the season with an all-French

FREE streamed performances opens on September 27th. For more information about the concerts, See the back page, or visit: madisonsymphony.org/organ

about the concerts, See the back page, or visit: madisonsymphony.org/organ

“In many ways my time at home has been a gift to me. When the quarantine began and the first few concerts were cancelled, I felt as if I was receiving some much needed time off — a golden opportunity to rest and regroup. I had been touring nonstop for the past 15 years, averaging about 50 cities per year. Suddenly, I didn’t have to pack, wake up at 4am to go to the airport, deal with all the logistics and surprises of travel, and lose sleep worrying about the upcoming performances. What a luxury it was to sleep in my own bed and not be on a “count-down”!”

has been a gift to me. When the quarantine began and the first few concerts were cancelled, I felt as if I was receiving some much needed time off — a golden opportunity to rest and regroup. I had been touring nonstop for the past 15 years, averaging about 50 cities per year. Suddenly, I didn’t have to pack, wake up at 4am to go to the airport, deal with all the logistics and surprises of travel, and lose sleep worrying about the upcoming performances. What a luxury it was to sleep in my own bed and not be on a “count-down”!”

“It took many weeks for me to “calm down” from the hectic schedule I had been living for many years. Since I was very young, I dedicated myself to playing the piano, and everything in my life revolved around my upcoming concerts. Without my concerts, my life seemed empty and purposeless. What was I supposed to do with myself and my time? I felt lost.”

“This pandemic has made me think about what roles artists can play to elevate the current situation. What could I do in the next chapters of my life to make a difference? Why should art matter to this world? As I enter the last stage of the Kübler-Ross model of Acceptance, I am learning to adjust to the new reality and finding ways to contribute to society. I think artists have the power to play an integral role in this tumultuous time by helping divided groups of people come together, illuminate what is beautiful, and celebrate diversity.”

“I truly miss my audience, the energy of fellow musicians around me, and being able to communicate with the world. I have started to brainstorm ways in which I can bring people together through music. In the upcoming weeks I hope to introduce an online series where important aspects of music and art are discussed.”

“When the quarantine lifts and we are able to have concerts again, I plan to come back a better musician and dedicated artist. Until then, I’ll continue to practice from my living room in hopes of coming to play for you in person in the near future. Please be safe, and I hope to see you soon.”

“Giving a Premiere in Quarantine” is a new story Joyce shared on Sept. 8

She describes the process of recording a work from her home for the Seattle Chamber Music Festival — the world premiere of “Un Bacio” - A Kiss (Romance and Transfiguration) on themes by John Corigliano and Mark Adamo. Composed by Aaron Jay Kernis. You can experience both stories here: madisonsymphony.org/joyceyang2020

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Greg Zelek & Paul Jacobs PHOTOS: Peter Rodgers

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

Greg Zelek & Paul Jacobs PHOTOS: Peter Rodgers

Joyce Yang & John DeMain, November 8, 2019

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

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MUSICIANS’ RELIEF FUND

Add your contribution to the $184,000 already guaranteed by our Madison Symphony Orchestra Board!

Is Where the Art Is

The global pandemic has resulted the cancellation of Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts as we have known them.

We recognize that the 91 members of the orchestra are a core cultural asset of the greater Madison community. Our Board of Directors established a Musicians’ Relief Fund — committing $184,000 to guarantee the orchestra’s compensation for the canceled September and October 2020 subscription concerts.

We are seeking your support to help us raise another $171,000 to assure the orchestra’s compensation for the canceled November and December subscription concerts, by November 5, 2020

We know you cherish the musicians of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. Please consider a contribution to the Musicians’ Relief Fund! Our artists appreciate the support beyond measure — see notes of gratitude below.

Learn more and make your gift: madisonsymphony.org/relief

Musicians of the Madison Symphony express their gratitude

“The generosity of the Symphony has left me at a loss for words and moved me to tears. I truly can’t properly convey my gratitude for all that the MSO administration and staff have done to make this frightening and difficult time a little easier for the musicians.

The actual income is *greatly* appreciated and will be incredibly helpful to many; but, the demonstration that the MSO is an organization that takes care of each other is worth even more. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your efforts on our behalf.”

“This actually made me cry, last night when we got the good news, and just now re-reading it, to make sure I wasn’t dreaming! THANK YOU, to you and all the MSO management and board who continue to support MSO musicians during these strange and challenging times!”

Jessica

Greg Zelek

“As someone who makes a living totally from teaching and playing, this has been an incredibly difficult time. I lost half of my students, because they do not want to study online, and of course, all gigs were cancelled. I am truly grateful to you for making this possible. You have no idea how much this will help not only financially, but mentally as well. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!”

“I am very grateful that our organization values the health of its musicians and patrons yet also understands the financial difficulty imposed on musicians by being unable to

“I am very grateful that our organization values the health of its musicians and patrons yet also understands the financial difficulty imposed on musicians by being unable to work due to the pandemic. The MSO is a gem of an organization, and if you haven’t heard it enough lately, please let me reiterate my gratitude.”

and cultures everywhere in the world. Discover more about what kind of music they listen to beyond classical works and how a variety of music is a part of their life — from pop, to the structure of remixes, and more. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists madisonsymphony.org/videos

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We send e-newsletters as well as other periodic news announcements, special promotions, and more. Sign up at: madisonsymphony.org/email

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MUSICIANS’ RELIEF FUND

Add your contribution to the $184,000 already guaranteed by our Madison Symphony Orchestra Board!

The global pandemic has resulted the cancellation of Madison Symphony Orchestra concerts as we have known them.

We are seeking your support to help us raise another $171,000 to assure the orchestra’s compensation for the canceled November and December subscription concerts, by November 5, 2020

Learn more and make your gift: madisonsymphony.org/relief

Musicians of the Madison Symphony express their gratitude

Holly Venkitaswaran — Flute

Our next story features Holly Venkitaswaran, a Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist who performed in The Fina Forte 2019. She plays the “Introduction and Variations on Trockne Blumen D.802” by Franz Schubert.

Holly Venkitaswaran — Flute

Our next story features Holly Venkitaswaran, a Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist who performed in The Fina Forte 2019. She plays the “Introduction and Variations on ‘Trockne Blumen’ D.802” by Franz Schubert.

Following her performance, Holly shares her passion for the flute and the wide range of repertoire available from classical, to jazz and music from throughout the world. She reveals moments that helped confirm her dream of making music a career. Her story about playing with our orchestra during The Final Forte is an adventure! Five minutes before going on stage, her flute broke. Find out how she quickly adapted and then performed with grace. Holly shares her views about the power of music to help communicate the human condition and how it teaches us that we are not alone we are a community with everyone. She also gives young flutists tips, and shares one of her goals to lead the next generation of musicians. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists madisonsymphony.org/videos

it is as a musician to take care of your body if you hope to create music for a long time, gives aspiring young artists ideas for practicing, and more. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists madisonsymphony.org/videos

important it is as a musician to take care of your body if you hope to create music for a long time, gives aspiring young artists ideas for practicing, and more. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists madisonsymphony.org/videos

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

Emily Hauer — Violin

This new story in the “Young Artist Series”

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

Emily Hauer — Violin

This new story in the “Young

Come celebrate the season with vocalists Kyle Ketelsen and Emily Secor; The Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, and Mt. Zion Gospel Ensemble, with performances and accompaniment by John DeMain and Greg Zelek on piano and the Overture Concert Organ, respectively. This hour-long virtual concert is certain to lift your hearts and spirits. Enjoy classic Christmas music plus our traditional sing along where you can join us singing to a medley of favorites from your home! This concert is offered for FREE upon registration and will be available for viewing through December 31, 2020

THE SCORE NEWSLETTER • SPRING 2021

Welcome

Welcome by John DeMain

by John DeMain

Watch Greg Zelek’s October performance!

Principal Organist Greg Zelek opened our 2020–21

Principal Organist Greg Zelek opened our 2020–21 Organ Season with César Franck’s powerful Pièce Héroïque, followed by works by some of the most prolific and important French composers. His performance is still available to stream for free at: madisonsymphony.org/zeleklive madisonsymphony.org/score

Organ Season with César Franck’s powerful Pièce Héroïque, followed by works by some of the most prolific and important French composers. His performance is still available to stream for free at: madisonsymphony.org/zeleklive madisonsymphony.org/score

As we head into spring and, hopefully, a robust vaccination schedule, our artistic life can gradually think about returning to normal. In the meantime, all of us here at the Symphony are excited about The (virtual) Final Forte. Again sadly, we can’t yet engage our beloved orchestra, but we wanted to have the competition, nonetheless. I was one of the judges for the semi-finals, where we reduced the candidates from eight to the final four. I was simply blown away by the depth of talent and the extraordinary ability, once again, of these high-school age competitors. Since some of these contestants are seniors, if we didn’t have this competition at all, they would miss the opportunity for substantial cash prizes, opportunity, and recognition. So, I am thrilled to be able to share this event with all of you, and I urge you to read more about the competitors in this issue and stay tuned to our website for more information on when you can watch the final production.

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We are also deep into planning for a return to live performing next season. I’m hoping to reproduce much of this past season, as the opportunity to have an indepth look at Beethoven, the revolutionary composer, and to celebrate his birthday albeit a year later is too good to pass up. Also, the array of soloists associated with the programs is simply stunning. As we gain confidence as to the timing of our safe return to the stage, we will share more details with you.

I’m so grateful to our public for their continued support of the orchestra through this long winter of silence. Rest assured, our musicians are practicing intensely, and we will be ready to come out of the gate in top form. I’m working out religiously 3 times a week, so my stamina on the podium will not have declined. I think you can tell that I’m chomping at the bit to be back with our orchestra, and on the Overture stage at full throttle. In the meantime, I hope all of you will remain safe and healthy and will get vaccinated as soon as the opportunity to do so presents itself. As of this writing, I’ve had my first shot and look forward to the second very soon. Here’s to a positive and imminent future.

Musician Relief Payments Update

The Final Forte 2021

Read about Ben Seeger, one of the finalists from The Final Forte 2009. Discover the moment growing up in Madison when a music teacher discovered he had perfect pitch, to an interview with Ben about where is today. madisonsymphony.org/benseeger madisonsymphony.org/score

In a year that has been fraught with uncertainty and financial hardship for so many performing artists, the Madison Symphony Orchestra is extremely happy to announce that all contracted members of the Madison Symphony Orchestra will receive continued relief payments for all canceled concerts through the end of our 2020-2021 Season. madisonsymphony.org/score

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Discover the latest news about MSOL Connect events, 2021 Parties of Note, plans for the next Symphony Gala and Concert on the Green 2022. madisonsymphony.org/msol madisonsymphony.org/score The

Our annual Bolz Young Artist Competition looked a little different this year, as the preliminary rounds were held virtually in January. Regardless, four incredible young musicians were selected as finalists to perform in Overture Hall as part of The Final Forte. Learn more about this very special event and watch for announcements about when The Final Forte will be presented virtually in the spring.. madisonsymphony.org/finalforte

Our annual Bolz Young Artist Competition looked a little different this year, as the preliminary rounds were held virtually in January. Regardless,

four-handed Slavonic Dances — followed by a conversation. madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists madisonsymphony.org/score

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Thanks to thousands of contributors!

The Madison Symphony Orchestra and our affiliate organizations rely on generous donor support to fund the fulfillment of the Symphony’s mission each year. We gratefully acknowledge all individual donors for their gifts to the Annual Fund, Musicians’ Relief Fund, Organ Fund, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League and Friends of the Overture Concert Organ. Individual donors, businesses, foundations and government donors are recognized in this edition of The Score. madisonsymphony.org/score

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The Final Forte 2021

Link Up...

during our pandemic year, as we have remained connected with people in some ways but lost so many of the connections we maybe took for granted and now miss dearly. Meaningful connection is critical to what it means to be human. But for a certain population it is more critical than all others — students in late elementary or middle school. Students in this group must have a connection to many others — their peers, their role models, their mentors and teachers — this is non-negotiable. The Link Up program, created by Carnegie Hall and produced by the Madison Symphony Orchestra, creates the connections that students need to further their educational and personal development. Usually students would learn music with voice and on recorder to be able to perform together with their peers from around the state and with the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

This year, it is impossible for the orchestra and students to gather together but the MSO has produced a virtual concert that will link students with their peers virtually — as well as with orchestral musicians from around the world! This program and its modifications by Carnegie Hall and the MSO remind us that we can still find ways to be connected during this time of social distancing. The connections are never going to be the same as in-person performance and interaction, but sometimes there are opportunities we would have never found otherwise. Learn more about our Education & Community Engagement Programs: madisonsymphony.org/education

Home Is Where the Art Is

Young Artists Series

Our latest addition features pianists Sophia and Jessica Jiang, sisters who have both performed as soloists with the Symphony in our Young People’s Competitions and Concerts. Most recently, they performed together with Jessica accompanying Sophia at The Final Forte on March 3, 2021. Sophia went on to win the competition! They share a duet — one of Dvorák’s four-handed Slavonic Dances — followed by a conversation. Watch at madisonsymphony.org/homewithartists

Susan Beia Violin

Dozoryst Viola Karl Lavine Cello

Susan Beia Violin

Greg Zelek

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

Laquita Mitchell, Soprano Kristen Larson, Mezzo-Soprano

compositional inspiration.

We invite you to join us for one of the three performances — welcoming you back to a return to life and the joy of live music.

Laquita Mitchell, Soprano Kristen Larson, Mezzo-Soprano Edward Graves, Tenor Matt Boehler, Bass

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RAVISHING RHAPSODY

Anticipate

PHOTO: Katrin Talbot

PHOTO: Peter Rodgers

GRAND PANORAMA

PHOTO: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco

3, 2021

OCT 3, 2021 • SPECIAL FEATURE

Moments & Memories

Today we celebrate the “String Spirit” concerts that took place on September 24th and 25th — our thrilling return to Overture Hall, and first live in-person Symphony performances in more than a year!

Thank you to everyone who shared this exciting event with us. For those of you who would like to relive the moments, and anyone interested in seeing photos and reading the full reviews, you’re invited to visit our most recent Symphony Moments stories online: madisonsymphony.org/moments

STRING SPIRIT

September 24 & 25, 2021

John DeMain, Conductor • Greg Zelek, Organ MSO’s Rhapsodie Quartet

ELGAR • POULENC • TCHAIKOVSKI

“The string players rose to the occasion and delivered a powerful concert that whets the appetite for a fantastic season on the horizon.”

– Matt Ambrosio, Cap Times

“One of the nicest things about the Madison Symphony Orchestra is that it is pretty easy to feel among friends when one attends a concert”

– Bill Wineke, Channel 3000

Comments from concertgoers...

“We were swept away by the music.”

“Live music performance, at last!”

21 22 SEASON

“The music was beautiful, and the experience of being back to hear it in person was inspiring.”

“It was such a glorious experience being back in the Overture Hall after the prolonged absence due to the pandemic. One could just feel the sense of joy in the audience and orchestra.”

“Felt rejuvenated after missing live concerts for more than a year and a half.”

“It was wonderful to hear live music in person. Very happy with your covid protocols. It felt safe to be in a large group setting knowing that everyone was screened for vaccination and wearing masks.”

“Clearly these musicians didn’t take a year off.”

“First time in Overture Center. Wow! Beautiful venue. I appreciated the vaccination requirement. The security staff handled that very well.”

October & November Symphony and Organ concerts... inside/back >>

GREG ZELEK

Charles-Marie

of grand symphonic proportion. Before diving into this tour de force, I open the concert with a transcription of Elgar’s Nimrod from his Enigma Variations in reflection of the challenging past year.

– Greg Zelek

PROGRAM Elgar, ‘Nimrod’ from Enigma Variations Widor Organ Symphony No. 6 in G minor

“Zelek was physically animated throughout the performance. His hands flew across three levels of keyboards while his feet worked the pedalboard like somebody playing Dance Dance Revolution in an arcade.”

– Howard Hardee, Wisconsin State Journal

RAVISHING RHAPSODY

Anticipate

Anticipate another mesmerizing performance from one of the

greatest music. The Rachmaninoff

“Kern’s performance is charismatic and dazzling, and tender when it ought to be.”

– Jessica Courtier, The Cap Times

GRAND PANORAMA

OCT 31, 2021 • SPECIAL FEATURE

Moments & Memories

Today

Today we celebrate the “Ravishing Rhapsody” concerts that took place on October 15th, 16th and 17th — our thrilling return to Overture Hall with John DeMain and full orchestra together on stage in more than a year!

Thank

those of you who would like to relive the moments, and anyone interested in seeing photos and reading the full reviews, you’re invited to visit our most recent Symphony Moments stories online: madisonsymphony.org/moments

Thank you to everyone who shared this exciting experience with us. For those of you who would like to relive the moments, and anyone interested in seeing photos and reading the full reviews, you’re invited to visit our most recent Symphony Moments stories online: madisonsymphony.org/moments

RAVISHING

RHAPSODY

RAVISHING RHAPSODY

October 15, 16 & 17, 2021

John DeMain, Conductor • Olga Kern, Piano

RAVEL • RACHMANINOFF • BEETHOVEN

“With ‘Rhapsody’ and a heroic symphony, MSO returns to full strength.”

– Matt Ambrosio, Cap Times

“Olga Kern Wows MSO Audience . . Again.

When she finished, the audience kept applauding and applauding and might have just kept on if the house lights hadn’t come up.”

“Olga Kern Wows MSO Audience . . Again. When she finished, the audience kept applauding and applauding and might have just kept on if the house lights hadn’t come up.”

– Bill Wineke, Channel 3000

“Piano Pyrotechnics. At times she [Olga Kern] soared with her fellow musicians, while at other times she performed in counterpoint using an impressive cross-handed technique that embraced the composer’s themes. ”

– Mike Muchian, Isthmus Comments from concertgoers...

“It was wonderful to be back listening to in person music making.”

“Your string section is exquisite and world class. And Olga Kern is beyond words wonderful!”

“Kern’s performance was beyond splendid. It’s so much better to experience this music live!”

“The most beautiful afternoon of music experienced in many moons!!! Excellent performance.”

“I have missed live music *so* much.

Great music is an emotional experience for me, and hearing Olga Kern and the MSO perform the Rachmaninoff “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” moved me to tears. Thank you!”

“I have missed live music *so* much. Great music is an emotional experience for me, and hearing Olga Kern and the MSO perform the Rachmaninoff “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” moved me to tears. Thank you!”

“The experience of hearing live music after so long was sublime. [Beethoven’s] “Eroica” is an old friend that I have not listened to for a long time and I’m grateful to be reminded of how glorious it is.”

“Olga Kern is a virtuoso pianist. It’s

“Olga Kern is a virtuoso pianist. It’s absolutely thrilling to listen to her play, and the Rachmaninoff is a perfect showcase for her talents.”

GRAND PANORAMA

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NOV 21, 2021 • SPECIAL FEATURE

/moments

Today we celebrate memories of our 21/22 “Grand Panorama” concerts that took place November 12-14 in Overture Hall.

The concert featured two Madison Symphony Orchestra premieres — Arthur Honegger’s Rugby and Lyric for String Orchestra by African-American composer George Walker. The majesty of the Grand Canyon unfolded musically and visually in the spectacle of Ferde Grofé’s expansive musical palette accompanied by stunning projected imagery. Cuban-American cellist Thomas Mesa played Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor brilliantly!

Read more and view photos of the concerts. Visit: madisonsymphony.org/moments

minor brilliantly! Read more and view photos of the concerts. Visit: madisonsymphony.org/moments

GRAND PANORAMA

November 12, 13 & 14, 2021

HONEGGER • DVOŘÁK • WALKER • GROFÉ

“[Walker’s Lyric for String Orchestra ] is light and airy, yet powerful with beautifully orchestrated dissonances. The MSO strings found brilliant balance through delicate textures, most effectively at the climactic moment when, in a pairing both complementary and contrasting, the high end of the violins sound together with the low end of the basses.” –Matt Ambrosio, The Cap Times

What the audience had to say...

“I have never heard the Grand Canyon Suite played more exquisitely. Our orchestra, maestro, and concert master are incredible.”

“The Dvořák was a stunning piece! Not only was Mr. Mesa in fine form, but the orchestra had glorious music with many principals having solo opportunities.”

“Thomas Mesa was spell binding! Listening to the live Orchestra [for the first time] in over a year brought tears to my eyes. Mesa’s performance of the Dvořák blew me away. The many different techniques that were used were incredible.”

“The cellist was fantastic and we loved the Bach Prelude encore. The multimedia was amazing and the bass clarinet solos in the Grand Canyon Suite were superb.”

“Mr. Mesa’s playing was superb. But I confess the multimedia presentation alongside Grofe’s Grand Canyon was terrific! The informative program notes were much appreciated. And I also enjoyed that unexpectedly fun Honegger piece and the delightful Walker work.”

“The Dvořák Cello Concerto was one of the most wonderful cello performances I have ever heard. It moved me to tears.”

December Symphony concerts & 12/15

Beethoven Celebration, inside/back >> GRAND PANORAMA

Beethoven Celebration, inside/back >>

Elizabeth Caballero Soprano

Jared Esguerra,

FEB 6, 2022 • SPECIAL FEATURE

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Today

Today we celebrate our “Premiere Debut” concerts that took place on January 21st, 22nd and 23rd — featuring the MSO debut of Kelly Hall-Tompkins performing the Madison premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto.

Thank you to everyone who shared this exhilerating experience with us. For those of you who would like to relive the moments, and anyone interested in seeing photos and reading the full reviews, you’re invited to visit our most recent Symphony Moments stories online: madisonsymphony.org/moments

PREMIERE DEBUT

January 21, 22 & 23, 2022

John DeMain, Conductor

Kelly Hall-Tompkins, Violin

KABALEVSKY • MARSALIS • SAINT-SAËNS

“The shining star of this weekend’s program is Wynton Marsalis’s Violin Concerto, an unparalleled piece that reflects the composer’s diverse expertise in both jazz and classical idioms. Hall-Tompkins’s virtuosity was on display from the first to the final note.”

– Matt Ambrosio, Cap Times

“Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is one of the world’s great musicians and his “Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra” is probably going to go down as a masterpiece of 21st-century music.”

– Bill Wineke, Channel 3000

Comments from concertgoers...

– Bill Wineke, Channel 3000 Comments from concertgoers...

“Kelly Hall-Tompkins was incredible, and the pieces played are not often heard live. I especially loved the Marsalis concerto.”

“I loved EVERYTHING about this concert. I enjoyed the Kabelevsky overture. The Marsalis was utterly terrific and Ms. Hall-Tompkins’ performance exceptional. The Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 is a personal favorite and I greatly enjoyed hearing live with Mr. Zelek playing that wonderful organ.”

“The Marsalis piece captured me from beginning to end. I didn’t want it to be over.”

“How thankful I am for the gifts of music from MSO. My heart is always lifted when attending MSO performances.”

“Ms. Hall-Tompkin’s performance made me cry with emotion, something I rarely do. Many of the virtuosic soloists have made my jaw drop, but she is the only one who moved me with such feeling.”

“A most beautiful and delightful evening . . the selections were excellent. the violinist outstanding and Greg . . . well, Greg is Greg and always absolutely wonderful!”

“A most beautiful and delightful evening . . . the selections were excellent. the violinist outstanding and Greg . . . well, Greg is Greg and always absolutely wonderful!”

February & March Symphony concerts and Organ performance... inside/back >>

SHAHAM PLAYS THE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO

Journal FEB 27, 2022 • SPECIAL FEATURE

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Today we celebrate our “Beyond the Score®: Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring” concert — an amazing multimmedia performance that took place on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Overture Hall starring American Players Theatre actors and the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

Associate Conductor Kyle Knox led the orchestra, with the first half featuring actors from APT, visual projections, and live musical examples. Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring was played in its entirety in the second half. Read more and view photos of the concert. Visit: madisonsymphony.org/moments

second half. Read more and view photos of the concert. Visit: madisonsymphony.org/moments

BEYOND THE SCORE®: STRAVINSKY, THE RITE OF SPRING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022

“Kyle Knox, the orchestra’s associate conductor, took the rostrum for the Sunday afternoon performance. Knox is a passionate maestro, and he displayed great control over the MSO. His bodily gestures and angular positions matched closely the music, and his deep expressivity translated into the orchestra. The concert’s multimedia format gave the audience a wraparound and accessible understanding of some of Stravinsky’s compositional decisions.” –Matt Ambrosio, The Cap Times What the audience had to say...

“If

“The combination of the background of the piece and composer, coupled with the orchestral performance of the piece, intensifies the experience of the composition.”

“This performance was superb. The conductor was magnificent. I have never seen anything like this in my life!”

“I think the Madison Symphony Orchestra that I heard last Sunday can be compared to any orchestra, anywhere. Bravo, and Thank You for the joy you gave me that day.”

“We loved the “theatrical” experience for the story-line . . with such professional and loved actors from APT. It was an EXCELLENT performance from start to finish!”

“Hearing the folk tunes that Stravinsky used played on the actual instruments of the Russian villages was a revelation to me. I will never hear The Rite of Spring the same way again.”

“I loved the Beyond the Score concept. I’d never experienced it. I thought it was done brilliantly! As an educator, I love what you did.”

“WOW! That was simply the best I have ever heard Rite of Spring. don’t think I’ve heard the MSO perform better on any work, let alone one of such monumental difficulty. Maestro Knox led the orchestra with truly impressive precision, and it was edge-of-the-seat music-making. Bravo!”

“WOW! That was simply the best I have ever heard Rite of Spring. I don’t think I’ve heard the MSO perform better on any work, let alone one of such monumental difficulty. Maestro Knox led the orchestra with truly impressive precision, and it was edge-of-the-seat music-making. Bravo!”

Beyond the Score® is a production of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Gerard McBurney, Creative

March, April & May events, inside/back >>

GIL SHAHAM PLAYS THE BEETHOVEN VIOLIN CONCERTO

“Greenholtz’s tone matched perfectly with the orchestra. It was pure magic.”

–T he Cap Times

MISSA SOLEMNIS

Yes, Mozart was his inspiration, but Haydn was Beethoven’s teacher. Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz performs the Violin Concerto in G major. A great work from the height of Beethoven’s composing career, the monumental Missa Solemnis is one of his supreme achievements and one of the most significant Latin Mass settings ever penned. DIscover more: madisonsymphony.org/missa

John DeMain, Conductor Naha Greenholtz, Violin Madison Symphony Chorus Beverly Taylor, Director

Haydn, Violin Concerto in G major Beethoven, Missa solemnis

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR Rosemarie Blancke, in loving memory of Fred Blancke

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“Ohlsson used his pianistic soft power . . . in the service of Beethoven’s penchant . . .”

–The Washington Post

HIS GREATEST HITS

An all-Beethoven concert for the ages, charged with the energy and invention of the master’s Heroic Period and the spectacular pianism of a towering artist of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. Discover more: madisonsymphony.org/beethoven

Beethoven, Egmont Overture

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, “Emperor” Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C minor

PRESENTING SPONSOR Myrna Larson

MAJOR SPONSORS NBC 15 Stephen D. Morton Diane Ballweg Kenneth A. Lattman Foundation, Inc. Scott and Janet Cabot Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. David and Kato Perlman Fred A. Wileman

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Chuck Bauer and Chuck Beckwith Ronald J. and Janet E. Johnson Wisconsin Arts Board

Duchovnay, Soprano Briana Hunter, Mezzo-soprano

Hilley, Tenor Kenneth Kellogg, Bass

PHOTO: Maggie Dunn

PHOTO: Valentina Sadiul

“Shaham

“This

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What the audience had to say...

my feet at the conclusion of the first movement in response to the performance we witnessed by Mr. Shaham and the MSO.

I have never witnessed anything like what Mr. Shaham did and it was astounding and amazing and magical.”

“This was one of the most spectacular concert experiences of my life. I, along with nearly every other audience member, was compelled to my feet at the conclusion of the first movement in response to the performance we witnessed by Mr. Shaham and the MSO. I have never witnessed anything like what Mr. Shaham did and it was astounding and amazing and magical.”

“Gil Shaham was AMAZING in his performance! My son and I were awed by his talent!”

“Gil Shaham was fabulous, and he seemed so enthusiastic about performing. This was the best performance and overall concert that I’ve seen of the MSO since I moved to Madison in 2015.”

“Gil Shaham was FABULOUS!!! His performance left me breathless and unable to find adequate superlatives for his musical ability.”

“Gil Shaham’s playing, musicianship, his commitment to the piece, and the excitement he generated by approaching it as if it were the first time! A life changing performance!”

“Mr. Shaham was incredible! Such style, feeling, technique! Most enjoyable to hear and see. This was an experience of a lifetime. Thank you!”

“I cannot imagine ever hearing a violin as perfectly played as that. Powerful, precise, musical. Shaham has it all, and I’m glad for the musicians that they had a chance to work with this marvel. It was made even better by the collaboration on display: Shaham is not just a traveling star, but a human being.”

“Greenholtz’s tone matched perfectly with the orchestra. It was pure magic.”

–T he Cap Times

MISSA SOLEMNIS

John DeMain, Conductor Naha Greenholtz, Violin Madison Symphony Chorus Beverly Taylor, Director

Haydn, Violin Concerto in G major Beethoven, Missa solemnis

EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR Rosemarie Blancke, in loving memory of Fred Blancke

7 & 8

“Ohlsson used his pianistic soft power . . . in the service of Beethoven’s penchant . . .”

–The Washington Post

HIS GREATEST HITS

Beethoven, Egmont Overture

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, “Emperor” Beethoven, Symphony No. 5 in C minor

PRESENTING SPONSOR Myrna Larson

MAJOR SPONSORS NBC 15 Stephen D. Morton Diane Ballweg Kenneth A. Lattman Foundation, Inc. Scott and Janet Cabot Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. David and Kato Perlman

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Chuck Bauer and Chuck Beckwith Ronald J. and Janet E. Johnson Wisconsin Arts Board

Sara Duchovnay, Soprano Briana Hunter, Mezzo-soprano Clay Hilley, Tenor Kenneth Kellogg, Bass

PHOTO: Maggie Dunn

PHOTO: Valentina Sadiul