Madison Symphony Orchestra
The Final Forte
Wednesday, March 4
6:45 pm
Overture Hall
Free - General Admission
Age Recommendation
All ages
Wisconsin Young Artists Compete
The Final Forte is a free concert broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Radio on Wednesday, March 4 at 7pm. This extraordinary event is an opportunity to experience the beauty of musical expression, the drama of competition and the inspiring tale of dreams come true as four gifted young artists vie for top honors in the final round of the 2026 Bolz Young Artist Competition. Broadcast from Overture Hall, the concert features the magnificent Madison Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Music Director John DeMain.
This concert is FREE and open to the public. Audience members can register in advance, and must arrive by 6:45pm, prior to the beginning of the live broadcast. Doors open at 6:15pm and close at 6:45pm. No tickets will be issued.
Featuring
John DeMain, Conductor
Lorenz Fradkin-Annen, Violin
Cordelia Momo Fredrickson, Violin
Zachary Lemke, Marimba
André Peck, Piano
Music
Serge Prokofiev, Violin Concerto No.1 op.19 in D Major, 1st movement
Keiko Abe, Prism Rhapsody for Marimba and Orchestra
Dmitry Shostakovich, Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Cadenza & 4th movement
Serge Prokofiev, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1, op. 10 in D-flat major
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Theme and Variations from Suite No.3, op. 55, Variations XI & XII
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February 27
Friday
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March 4
Wednesday
Classical Music, Free Events The Final Forte
Overture Hall
Four of Wisconsin's brightest young musicians compete in The Final Forte, a free concert held in Overture Hall on Wednesday, March 4th.
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