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THE OVERTURE CONCERT ORGAN: A SOUND SPECTACULAR
(ION, 2006)
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Produced by Marvin Nonn, The Overture Concert Organ: A Sound Spectacular is the MSO's third release on the ION label. The CD features MSO organist and curator Samuel Hutchison in solo performances of some of the most beloved repertoire for the instrument.

"We selected these works to delight both organ enthusiasts and casual listeners, with selections from Bach, Mozart and Handel as well as lesser-known composers," Hutchison said. "The recording shows the amazing tonal range and colors of the Overture Concert Organ." From the wonderfully soft melodies of J. Stuart Archer's arrangement of the familiar Londonderry Air, to the awe-inspiring power of Charles-Marie Widor's Toccata, this recording is a prime example of the thrilling majesty of the "King of Instruments." Track list.





A MADISON CHRISTMAS (ION, 2004)
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Take home a cast of hundreds! A Madison Christmas, the MSO's second release on the ION label, is a one-hour compilation of highlights from past Christmas Spectacular celebrations under the baton of Maestro John DeMain.

Selections range from the traditional to the contemporary, and from the sacred to the utterly playful. Guest artists include the Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, the Madison Area Concert Handbells and a variety of acclaimed vocal soloists. The performances were recorded live at the historic Oscar Mayer Theatre (the orchestra's former home) and digitally remastered by Audio for the Arts. Track list.




LIVE FROM THE OSCAR MAYER THEATRE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM A DECADE OF DEMAIN (ION, 2003)
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After selling out of its first pressing, the MSO's debut CD is back in stock. The CD features excerpts of great performances under the baton of John DeMain in his first 10 seasons with the orchestra.

The tracks were recorded live in the MSO's former performance home, the historic Oscar Mayer Theatre, and digitally remastered by Wisconsin Public Radio and Audio for the Arts. From Ravel to Rachmaninoff, Schickele to Shostakovich, these performances reflect a variety of styles, tempos, periods and composers. Throughout the CD, you'll also have an opportunity to hear fantastic solo playing from several of MSO principal players. Track list.






Lang, Fanfare
Arne, Flute Solo
Handel, Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (from Solomon)
Mozart, Adagio, K.356
Mozart, Leipzig Gigue, K.574
D'Aquin, Noel Grand Jeux et Duo
Bach, Fantasy and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542
Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (from Cantata 147)
Saint-Saëns, Fantasie in E-flat
Wood, Two Folk Hymns, Middlebury & Ar Hyd y Nos
Reger, Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor, Op. 56
Traditional, Londonderry Air
Widor Toccata (from Symphony No. 5)
Total timing: 61:49

Bernard, Winter Wonderland, Kyle Ketelsen, bass-baritone
Williams, Star of Bethlehem from Home Alone, Madison Children's Choir
Franck, Panis Angelicus, Raul Hernandez, tenor
Traditional, I Saw Three Ships/Bring a Torch, Celena Shafer, soprano
Pierpont, Jingle Bells, Madison Youth Choirs
Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Madison Area Concert Handbells
Bach/Gounod, Ave Maria, Robert Swenson, tenor
Mechem Excerpts from Seven Joys of Christmas, Madison Symphony Chorus
Amundson Joyous Noel, Madison Area Concert Handbells
Darby, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Madison Children's Choir
Rimsky-Korsakov, Polonaise from Christmas Eve
Marcello, Concerto in C minor, II Adagio, Marc Fink, oboe
Bizet, Farandole from L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Total timing: 57:30

Berlioz, Roman Carnival Overture
Mozart, Symphony No. 35, D Major, Allegro con spirito
Ravel, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, G Major, I Allegramente, Philippe Bianconi, Piano
Rachmaninoff, Symphony No. 2, E minor, III Adagio
Verdi, Messa di Requiem, IV Sanctus, Madison Symphony Chorus
Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10, E minor, IV Andante-Allegro
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 6, B minor (Pathétique), II Allegro con grazia
Schickele, Thurber's Dogs, III He Goes With His Owner Into Bars
Bartók, Concerto for Orchestra, V Finale: Presto
Total timing: 74:42







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