"Estonian conductor, Anu Tali, with her effusive personality and dynamic podium presence, scored a huge success last season with both audience and orchestra. She’ll open with the beautiful symphonic poem Dawn by Estonian composer Heino Eller. Then McArthur Genius Grant recipient Stephen Hough, having just finished recording all of Tchaikovsky’s concerti, returns to play the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat minor. From its famous, thundering opening chords to its fiery finale, this work has become one of the towering giants of the repertoire. And we close with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1. Tinged with Russian echoes of both Tchaikovsky and Borodin, this great Romantic symphony is filled with expressive warmth, color and drama." - John DeMain

"It is important for everyone in our community to be able to enjoy great musical performances like these. Because ticket revenue only covers a portion of these wonderful concerts, I encourage everyone who is able to consider making a contribution to the MSO."
- Stephen D. Morton

"Music is architecture in motion. The rhythm is the foundation, the harmony is the structure, melody is the profile. Endres Manufacturing Company provided steel to support the architecture of Overture, but we are also proud to support the musical architecture that fills Overture Hall when the Madison Symphony Orchestra performs."
- Diane Endres Ballweg