“The performance was fluid, with voices blending seamlessly. At the end of a splendid, transcendent performance, the audience didn’t so much leap to its feet as levitate.”
-Los Angeles Times
Celebrating its 44th season, the Los Angeles Master Chorale is recognized as one of Los Angeles’ cultural treasures. The chorale appears regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and is the resident chorus of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. They will be joined by the Grammy-nominated American composer Morten Lauridsen, who will accompany his newest work, Nocturnes. This concert is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. W. Jerome Frautschi through Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation and Overture Foundation. Tickets are $10, $20, $30, and $40, and will be available beginning Mon June 9 through the Overture Center Box Office, 608.258.4141.
08-09 Events Calendar
Aug 16 Free Farmers Market Concert
Oct 28 Recital: Samuel Hutchison and Rhapsodie Quartet
Nov 8 Free Community Hymn Sing
Dec 5-6-7 Christmas Spectaculart
Dec 23 Free Community Hymn Sing
Oct 28 Recital: Samuel Hutchison and Rhapsodie Quartet
Nov 8 Free Community Hymn Sing
Dec 5-6-7 Christmas Spectaculart
Dec 23 Free Community Hymn Sing
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| "Frederick Swann played the most impressive programs ever heard on the Kennedy Center organ. -Washington Post Photo by Lee Salem |
Fri July 11 at 7:30 PM Organ Recital with Frederick Swann
Sat July 12 at 11 AM Free Community Hymn Sing
with Frederick Swann
This year, renowned Crystal Cathedral organist Frederick Swann takes to the pedals in a recital and Free Community Hymn Sing to celebrate the MSO’s Third Annual Organ Festival. In addition to being one of the world’s most recognized organists, Frederick Swann is National President of the American Guild of Organists. Hear him in recital and join him as he leads a thrilling Hymn Sing. Considered by many to be the Dean of American organists, Dr. Swann is lauded for his “brilliant technique and great musical sensitivity.” The Washington Post. His Overture Hall appearance is sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Tickets for the recital are $15 and will be available beginning Mon June 9 through the Overture Center Box Office, 608.258.4141.
Sat July 12 at 11 AM Free Community Hymn Sing
with Frederick Swann
This year, renowned Crystal Cathedral organist Frederick Swann takes to the pedals in a recital and Free Community Hymn Sing to celebrate the MSO’s Third Annual Organ Festival. In addition to being one of the world’s most recognized organists, Frederick Swann is National President of the American Guild of Organists. Hear him in recital and join him as he leads a thrilling Hymn Sing. Considered by many to be the Dean of American organists, Dr. Swann is lauded for his “brilliant technique and great musical sensitivity.” The Washington Post. His Overture Hall appearance is sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Tickets for the recital are $15 and will be available beginning Mon June 9 through the Overture Center Box Office, 608.258.4141.
Tues Oct 28 at 7:30 PM
MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison joins with the Rhapsodie Quartet of the MSO's Heartstrings Program to bring you a tempting selection of works to brighten your world. The MSO’s HeartStrings program takes music education to the next level, engaging children and adults with special needs in interactive performances that bring joy to all who witness them. Tickets are $15 and will be available beginning Mon June 9 through the Overture Center Box Office, 608.258.4141.
MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison joins with the Rhapsodie Quartet of the MSO's Heartstrings Program to bring you a tempting selection of works to brighten your world. The MSO’s HeartStrings program takes music education to the next level, engaging children and adults with special needs in interactive performances that bring joy to all who witness them. Tickets are $15 and will be available beginning Mon June 9 through the Overture Center Box Office, 608.258.4141.
Sat June 14 at 11 AM
Sat Aug 16 at 11 AM
Take a break from the heat and bustle and step into the cool expanse of Overture Hall for a free 45-minute concert during the Dane County Farmers Market this summer. Bring your family and friends and come as you are! MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison is joined by pianist Stephen Nielson in June and by Andrew Balio, principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony, in August. Balio is a graduate of West High School and a former member of WYSO. He also served as principal trumpet with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta for several seasons before being appointed in Baltimore.
Sat Aug 16 at 11 AM
Take a break from the heat and bustle and step into the cool expanse of Overture Hall for a free 45-minute concert during the Dane County Farmers Market this summer. Bring your family and friends and come as you are! MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison is joined by pianist Stephen Nielson in June and by Andrew Balio, principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony, in August. Balio is a graduate of West High School and a former member of WYSO. He also served as principal trumpet with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta for several seasons before being appointed in Baltimore.
Christmas Spectacular, Dec 1 2 3, 2008
Join us for Christmas Spectacular when MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison and the Overture Concert Organ join the Madison Symphony Chorus, the Madison Youth Choirs, the Mount Zion Gospel Choir and the Madison Area Concert Handbells John DeMain's signature holiday celebration for kids from 1 to 92!
Join us for Christmas Spectacular when MSO Principal Organist and Curator Samuel Hutchison and the Overture Concert Organ join the Madison Symphony Chorus, the Madison Youth Choirs, the Mount Zion Gospel Choir and the Madison Area Concert Handbells John DeMain's signature holiday celebration for kids from 1 to 92!
Sat July 12 at 11 AM
Sat Nov 8 at 11 AM
Tues Dec 23 at 7 PM (Christmas Carol Sing)
Sat March 7 at 11 AM
Sat April 4 at 11 AM
A new Madison tradition, the Free Community Hymn Sings gather young and old to raise a joyful noise! The Free Community Hymn Sings are sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Support for all Overture Concert Organ performances comes from the Diane Endres Ballweg Fund.
Sat Nov 8 at 11 AM
Tues Dec 23 at 7 PM (Christmas Carol Sing)
Sat March 7 at 11 AM
Sat April 4 at 11 AM
A new Madison tradition, the Free Community Hymn Sings gather young and old to raise a joyful noise! The Free Community Hymn Sings are sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Support for all Overture Concert Organ performances comes from the Diane Endres Ballweg Fund.
Wed May 21, 2008 at 10 AM "Rustles of Spring" brings you favorite seasonal melodies for the King of Instruments followed by the Perfect Harmony Men's Chorus
Free daytime entertainment for older adults and their friends, Musical Memories is presented by the Overture Center for the Arts. Each program begins at 10:00 AM with a 30-minute concert by Samuel Hutchison on the Overture Concert Organ, followed by rousing musical entertainment by another ensemble. Come early to enjoy refreshments in Overture Lobby! Stay tuned for 08-09 concerts!
Free daytime entertainment for older adults and their friends, Musical Memories is presented by the Overture Center for the Arts. Each program begins at 10:00 AM with a 30-minute concert by Samuel Hutchison on the Overture Concert Organ, followed by rousing musical entertainment by another ensemble. Come early to enjoy refreshments in Overture Lobby! Stay tuned for 08-09 concerts!
The Sponsors
Support for all Overture Concert Organ performances comes from the Diane Endres Ballweg Fund, and the Free Community Hymn Sings are sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.
The Free Community Hymn Sings, Free Farmers Market Concerts and Musical Memories are presented in partnership with the Overture Center for the Arts.
The Free Community Hymn Sings, Free Farmers Market Concerts and Musical Memories are presented in partnership with the Overture Center for the Arts.