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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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 -
February 24
Tuesday
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Felix Hell, Organist
Overture Hall
Organist Felix Hell, who first performed in Madison in 2012, returns with a brilliant and unique program that he calls “Cathedral of Sound: The Organ as Orchestra.”
7:30 PM -
March 20 - March 22
Classical Music, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Force of Nature
Overture Hall
Strauss’ “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks” is a mischievous tone poem that follows the antics of a legendary trickster. From daring escapades to clever pranks, the music captures Till’s irreverent spirit with virtuosic orchestral writing and humor.
Multiple Showtimes -
March 28 - March 29
Classical Music, Film, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert
Overture Hall
Madison Symphony Orchestra’s MSO at the Movies presents “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert,” featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score performed live to the film led by conductor Kyle Knox at Overture Hall.
Multiple Showtimes -
March 31
Tuesday
Classical Music, Cyber Weekend, Madison Symphony Orchestra, Music An Evening of Chamber Music and Organ
Overture Hall
As the Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years this season, it seemed only fitting to bring fellow colleagues on stage with MSO Principal Organist Greg Zelek to showcase their talent and unique pairing. Get a chance to hear many of the orchestra musicians perform works as soloists with the organ.
7:30 PM