Wisconsin’s Madison Symphony Orchestra.
In Friday’s (5/30) Cap Times (Wisconsin) Matt Ambrosio writes, “The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 100th season will boast concerts and events designed to celebrate the past, present and future of the ensemble and engage the community that has supported it over the past century. The centennial season starting in September promises fun community programs, invigorating guest conductors, Madison-favorite soloists, multimedia concerts and a commissioned world premiere…. From its humble beginnings as the Madison Civic Symphony in 1926, the MSO is now a world-class professional orchestra, with a budget of just over $6 million…. The MSO owes much of its current success to the efforts of long-standing music director John DeMain, who, after 32 years, is set to step down from his position following the centennial season…. Over the course of the current and coming seasons, the MSO will have seen seven … accomplished guest conductors … The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s centennial season will feature the world premiere of ‘Earth: A Choral Symphony’ by Jake Heggie. The new work will also feature the Madison Symphony Chorus, the Zion Gospel Choir and the Madison Youth Choir…. To connect with the community, the MSO will close its season with a two-day festival, including a free open house on June 13 … with performances from diverse community music groups.”
