Madison Symphony Orchestra
Family Concert
Saturday, May 18
1pm
Capitol Theater
Pay What You Wish
$10 minimum
Children 2 and under: $2 lap seats available (purchase day of show only)
Runtime
1 hour
Age Recommendation
All Ages
Associate Conductor Kyle Knox will lead the Madison Symphony Orchestra in this special family-friendly event! Great music for everyone — all ages welcome.
Pre-Concert Activities
Rotunda Stage, 12pm -12:45 pm
- Instrument petting zoo where attendees can try playing a string instrument. Thank you to our sponsor, Heid Music!
- Coloring stations with pre-made popsicle stick puppets of characters from Peter and the Wolf.
- A scripted program that introduces each instrument and musical theme for the Peter and the Wolf characters in a fun and interactive way prior to the concert.
Program
Capitol Theater, 1pm - 2pm
Rossini: William Tell Overture, Finale
Grainger: Molly on the Shore
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf feat. Narrator Gavin Lawrence
Williams: Hedwig’s Theme (Theme from Harry Potter)
Featuring
Kyle Knox, Conducting
Gavin Lawrence, Narrator
Meet the Artists
Conductor
Kyle Knox
Narrator
Lawrence Gavin
Upcoming Madison Symphony Orchestra Events
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November 18
Tuesday
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Greg Zelek with Caleb Hudson, Trumpet
Overture Hall
Trumpeter Caleb Hudson has made a name for himself as one of the most virtuosic trumpet soloists as well as a respected pedagogue. Experience his incredible talent in a program featuring many arrangements for organ and trumpet.
7:30 PM -
November 21 - November 23
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Radiance
Overture Hall
“Rainbow Body,” a luminous work by American composer Christopher Theofanidis, weaves ancient and modern worlds together to take us on a spellbinding journey. Inspired by the chant “Ave Maria” by medieval mystic Hildegard of Bingen, the piece reimagines her melodies in lush, cinematic orchestration.
Multiple Showtimes -
December 5 - December 7
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music A Madison Symphony Christmas
Overture Hall
This spectacular annual celebration has become a joyful way to begin the holiday season in our community for concertgoers of all ages. The Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs and the Mt. Zion Gospel Choir join us to bring this special concert to life.
Multiple Showtimes -
January 23 - January 25
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Heartbeat
Overture Hall
The 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.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 20 - February 22
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Playful Pursuits
Overture Hall
“Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a decidedly playful overture by a very youthful Felix Mendelssohn. This sparkling work captures the magic of the fairy kingdom, the humor of the lovers’ entanglements and the grandeur of Theseus’ court.
Multiple Showtimes