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Score Noteworthy news from the Madison Symphony Orchestra

SEPT/OCT 2014

Our 89th season begins with a celebrationof the 10th anniversary of the opening ofthe Overture Center for the Arts, and for us,the opening of our glorious Overture Hall!

This incredible gift to our communityfrom Jerry Frautschi, with the additionalendowment support and the Overture HallConcert Organ gifts from his wife, PleasantRowland, is a cause to celebrate. I can neveradequately express my gratitude to theFrautschis, as this great hall has been a gamechanger for the MSO. I’ve chosen a programdesigned to explore the sonic power, as wellas subtlety, of Overture Hall.

Throwing focus on our wonderful orchestraand its principal players, our programincludes Richard Strauss’ magnificent tonepoem, Also sprach Zarathustra (used as theiconic opening theme in Stanley Kubrick’sfilm, 2001: A Space Odyssey). To more fullyappreciate the work, I urge you to readMichael Allsen’s program notes atmadisonsymphony.org/orchestra

Throughout the composition, special focuswill go to the violin solos by ourconcertmaster, Naha Greenholtz, who neverfails to move us with her gorgeous playing.

With Frank Martin’s delightful Concerto forSeven Wind Instruments, it gives me greatpleasure to spotlight soloists Stephanie Jutt,flute; Marc Fink, oboe; Joseph Morris,clarinet; Cynthia Cameron-Fix, bassoon;Linda Kimball, horn; John Aley, trumpet;and Joyce Messer, trombone.

I will never forget the first time we playedthe colossal Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3,his “Organ Symphony,” at Overture Center’sopening weekend festivities and had toencore that incredible last movement.The Overture Hall Concert Organ andits curator, Samuel Hutchison, have earneda special place in the musical life of ourcommunity.

I hope you will join us for this specialtribute to our great center for the arts anda special thank you to its donors.

PROGRAMSeptember 19, 20, 21

STRAUSSAlso sprach Zarathustra

MARTINConcerto for Seven Wind Instruments,Timpani, Percussion and String Orchestra

SAINT-SAËNSSymphony No. 3

(“Organ Symphony”)

John DeMainConductor

Prelude DiscussionOne Hour before each Concert

in Overture Hall

Anders YocomHost, Wisconsin Public Radio

Major funding provided by

Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation

Additional funding provided by

ORCHESTRAL SPLENDORCELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN OVERTURE HALL

M A D I S O NSYMPHONYORCHESTRA

John DeMain | Music Director

Buy Single Tickets at madisonsymphony.org/singletickets,the Overture Center Box Office or (608) 258-4141.

with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

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Conductor John DeMain spotlights the extraordinary talents of the orchestra’s musicians andshowcases the Overture Concert Organ in Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3.

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I don’t seem to be able to resist the urge fromtime to time to do an all-Russian program. Imust admit, I just love Russian music withits slightly melancholy soulfulness and itsthrilling and powerful use of the symphonyorchestra. With these concerts, we look atthree great Russian composers: Tchaikovsky,Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich.

And we also welcome back the dazzlingRussian pianist Olga Kern, with whomwe have had wonderful collaborations inher two previous appearances here. Shewill bring her prodigious technique toRachmaninoff's wonderfully challengingfirst piano concerto.

Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet has a trulywonderful score, and I thought it would bea rare chance to hear much of this music, aswe play the entire suite for the first time inour history.

We, both the audience and orchestra, alsoseem to have a special love for the music ofShostakovich, so I wanted to perform hisSymphony No. 6, a piece that our audience

has not heard us perform previously. Russianaudiences immediately embraced it when itfirst premiered in Russia in 1939. The lasttwo movements, in particular, work the samemagic that we have heard in his SymphonyNo. 10, and provide a stunning contrast tothe meditative opening movement.

I hope this series of concerts will be awonderful adventure of discovery for you aswe explore different facets of the Russianrepertory and return to a powerful, but lessoften heard piano concerto, performed by aspecialist in this repertoire.

Don't miss this very romantic evening!!

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PROGRAMOctober 17, 18, 19

TCHAIKOVSKYSuite from Swan Lake

RACHMANINOFFConcerto No. 1 for Piano

SHOSTAKOVICHSymphony No. 6

John DeMainConductor

Olga KernPiano

Prelude DiscussionOne Hour before each Concert

in Overture Hall

Marika Fischer HoytHost, Wisconsin Public Radio

MSO Violist

Major funding provided by

Rosemarie Blancke

Additional funding provided by

DeEtte Beilfuss-Eager andLeonard P. Eager, Jr.

James Gallegos and George Anglin

Ann Lindsey and Charles Snowdon

Tom and Nancy Mohs

THE RUSSIAN SPIRITOLGA KERN PLAYS RACHMANINOFF

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“Kern’s musicality radiates off the stage and saturatesthe hall, and is joyously alive…” —The Washington Post

with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

John DeMainMusic Director

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ENCORE AND CONCERTO CLUB DONORSCONTRIBUTE OVER $100,000If your gift to the annual fund is between$300 and $1,499, you are part of a veryimportant Symphony donor group: theEncore and Concerto Clubs. Donations fromthese donors provide over $100,000 ofsupport for Symphony programs each year!

As a way of getting to know you, and say“THANK YOU” in person, the Board ofDirectors and MSO Staff will be hostingspecial receptions throughout the Octoberconcert weekend to honor Encore andConcerto Club donors. If you have made adonation for the 2014-2015 season at the$300-$1,499 level, watch your mail in earlyOctober for an invitation. We look forwardto meeting you!

CELEBRATING OUR SUPPORTERS

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You can help preserve the MSO’s legacy of great music for future generations by

including the Symphony in your estate plans. Call (608)257-3734 to learn more.

“We have enjoyed the MSO’s beautiful music for many years and we wish to play a part in assuring the Symphony can bring joy to future generations.”

Edwin and Ruth Sheldon

THANK YOU FROM YOUNG VIOLINIST“I am writing this letter in regard to the Annual Fall YouthConcerto Competition and Fall Youth Concerts hosted by theMadison Symphony Orchestra; I am extremely grateful for theopportunity that this competition presented me, and myexperience has been everlasting.

I began violin at age 5, and I had competed in numerouscompetitions throughout the years. However, none were as lifechanging and impactful as this event. The moment I wasinformed I had won this prestigious competition, I realized thatmy life would never be the same. On the day of the rehearsal, Iwas extremely anxious to practice with my first professionalorchestra. When I entered the dressing room, I was amazed bythis special preview peek into the life of a professional musician.Soon after, I was able to get my first look at the MadisonSymphony Orchestra; I met conductor, John DeMain, whosepleasant and professional disposition could not have been moreappreciated. The orchestra was outstanding, and my rehearsal could not have been better. Everyonewas so inviting, caring, and supportive.

Finally, the day of the performance arrived. My schoolmates from Brookfield, Wisconsin, traveledmore than an hour to Madison to watch me perform at this special event. I was very touched thatthey came to join all of the other students, forming a grand total of nearly 2,000 people. For many,it was the very first time hearing an orchestra, making this event even more special. It wasparticularly wonderful to see all of the students enjoying classical music and seeing it performed atsuch a high level. The performance went smoothly; so much credit goes to the professionalmusicians supporting me throughout my solo, as well as Michelle Kaebisch, the MSO’s Director ofEducation. She was particularly friendly and helped me tremendously throughout my experience.

In conclusion, my experience with the Madison Symphony Orchestra will be something I willalways cherish the rest of my life. Not only did I enjoy the experience, but I am certain that thestudents and teachers found it to be a great experience as well. I am humbled to have been chosen asthe winner for this competition, and my dream to perform in front of thousands with a professionalorchestra was fulfilled by this life-changing event with the special privilege to play alongside theMadison Symphony Orchestra. Not only did my dream become a reality, but also for other studentswho dreamt about coming to a concert. I had also become an idol, or someone to look up to, andI was grateful for the opportunity to become a role model.

I greatly hope that the Annual Fall Youth Concerto Competition and Fall Youth Concerts hostedby the Madison Symphony Orchestra will be continually supported. It was a special gift to me andmy family that will be forever appreciated. Thank you.”

Sincerely,Julian Rhee – Age 13, aspiring violinist

Julian Rhee was the winner ofthe 2011 and 2013 Fall YouthConcerto Competitions andperformed both years as a soloistwith the MSO in the Fall YouthConcerts.

ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER?We are thrilled that you have chosen tomake the Symphony a regular part of yourlife this year. It is our hope that you leaveeach concert uplifted and looking forwardto the next time. Did you know that nearlyhalf of all subscribers are donors too, andcontribute generously to the MSO’s annualfund? We are grateful to all who donatedduring our spring subscription period!

ARE YOU A SUBSCRIBER?Other subscribers choose to make theircontribution with our fall and winter annualcampaign appeals. Donations at any timeof year are always very much appreciated!Your contribution to the MSO’s annualfund supports the music and high-qualityprograms you and so many others enjoy.Thank you!

THE CHOIR OF WESTMINSTER ABBEYFri., Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m.For nearly 1,000 years, inspiring choral musichas filled the vast cathedral of London’sWestminster Abbey, the site of every Britishcoronation since 1066. Now, this renownedchoir comes to Madison to sing with theOverture Concert Organ in a program ofmusic by Orlando Gibbons, Handel, Parry,and Walton.

This concert is sponsored by Pleasant T.Rowland Foundation, W. JeromeFrautschi Foundation, and Alfred P. andAnn M. Moore.

THOMAS TROTTER IN RECITALTues., Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m.

British organ virtuoso Thomas Trotterreturns to Madison for a solo recital on theOverture Concert Organ, marking the 10thanniversary of his inaugural recital on thecolossal Klais. Don’t miss his fifthappearance in Overture Hall in anunforgettable recital of music by Bach,Dupré, Mendelssohn, Stanford and others.

This concert is sponsored by Walter andKaren Pridham.

SAMUEL HUTCHISON IN RECITALTues., April 14, at 7:30 p.m.Join Samuel Hutchison, the MadisonSymphony Orchestra’s Principal Organistand Curator since 2004, as he celebrates adecade of memorable performances, alongwith new pieces to fascinate the ear, in aprogram of music by Bach, Guilmant,Alain, Duruflé, and others. A recital ofbrilliant and virtuosic works awaits!

This concert is sponsored by Friends of theOverture Concert Organ.

THE EMPIRE BRASS WITHORGANIST DOUGLAS MAJORTues., May 12, at 7:30 p.m.

The Empire Brass enjoys an internationalreputation as North America’s finest brassquintet. Douglas Major, former organist andchoirmaster at Washington D.C.’s NationalCathedral, will accompany the Empire Brassto deliver a thrilling program of brass andorgan.

Major funding provided by The KellyFamily Foundation, with additional fundsfrom Family and Friends, in memory ofDr. Donald L. and Fern D. Kirkpatrick.

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OVERTURE CONCERT ORGAN NEWS

FREE COMMUNITY HYMN SINGSBring your pipes and raise a joyfulnoise in Overture Hall with the MSO’sOverture Concert Organ! Join us aswe sing favorite hymns and Christmascarols. No tickets needed.

Sat., Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. Overture HallOrganist JoeChrisman ofWestminsterPresbyterian Churchin Madison returns.

Sat., Dec. 6, at 11 a.m.Overture Hall MSO OrganistSamuel Hutchisonleads the audience inthe annual ChristmasCarol Sing.

Sat., Mar. 7, at 11 a.m.Overture Hall Organist DeborahKrauss-Smith ofMonroe leads the finalevent of the season.

Support for all Overture Concert Organprograms is provided by the DianeEndres Ballweg Fund.

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2014-2015 SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT SEASON — Celebrating 10 years

Subscribe and get all four fabulous concerts

for just $63!Take advantage of the opportunity tosave 25% off the cost of single tickets.Explore the season and subscribe today atmadisonsymphony.org/organseason14-15,or call the MSO office at (608) 257-3734.

DINNER, AWARD, MUSIC...AND YOU!The Madison Symphony Orchestra Leagueinvites you to a salute to outstanding musicchampions! Join us at the Capitol Ballroomof the Madison Concourse Hotel for a galaevening and presentation of the inauguralJohn DeMain Award for OutstandingCommitment to Music.

Begin the evening by listening to guitaristDoug Brown and bidding on silent auctionitems. Then, join us for an elegant, three-course dinner and special performance by theHunt Quartet. This quartet of outstanding,young string musicians performs regularlyin the schools with K-3 students in theMadison Symphony Orchestra’s Up Close& Musical® program.

The presentation to the award honoreesimmediately follows dinner and the musicalperformance. Linger with friends in theballroom for after-dinner music and cordials,while Karlos and Melinda Moser entertainwith Ragtime Rarities as the eveningconcludes.

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THE EVENINGMaster of Ceremonies

Anders YocomWisconsin Public Radio host

6:00 PMComplimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar,music entertainment and silent auction

7:00 PMDinner, Hunt Quartet performance,

and award presentation

9:00 PMMusical entertainment,

complimentary coffee and cordials

LocationMadison Concourse Hotel

1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703

AttireCocktail

MenuThe menu has three delectable choicesincluding beef, salmon, and vegetarian.

Register at

madisonsymphony.org/galaorder

Tickets$145 per person ($80 tax deductible)

or$1,160 for a table of eight ($640 tax deductible).

Please reserve your spot by Monday, Sept. 8, 2014.

THE MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE’S FIFTH ANNUAL

SYMPHONY SEASON OPENING GALAFriday, September 12, 2014 | 6:00 PM

THE MADISON CONCOURSE HOTEL

Stan and Shirley Inhorn, the 2014 recipientsof the John DeMain Award for OutstandingCommitment to Music

AWARDThe John DeMain Award for OutstandingCommitment to Music will be presentedannually by the Madison SymphonyOrchestra League in recognition of anindividual or individuals for theirlongstanding and unwavering support of theLeague, the Madison Symphony Orchestraand music in the community.

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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS

The Madison Symphony Orchestra League is an organization of more than 350 dedicated men andwomen who are committed to support the Madison Symphony Orchestra. The MSOL presents theSymphony Season Opening Gala as a benefit and all proceeds support the MSO’s nationally recognizedEducation and Community Engagement Programs.

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EDUCATION HIGH NOTES2014 FALL YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION

2013 Fall Youth Concerto Competitionwinners violinist Julian Rhee and pianistIsabella Wu

The annual Fall Youth ConcertoCompetition will be Wed., Sept. 24, 2014,when young musicians from all overWisconsin will compete for the privilege toperform with the Madison SymphonyOrchestra under the direction of MaestroJohn DeMain, during the Fall YouthConcerts. This season, the Fall YouthConcerts will be Tues., Nov. 11, inOverture Hall.

The competition is open to students ages8-14 (through grade 8), who play piano,string, wind, brass or percussioninstruments.

Winners also receive a scholarship to attendthe UW-Madison’s Summer Music Clinic.Applications are due Sept. 17 and can befound with more information atmadisonsymphony.org/fycc

MEET THE MUSICIAN Bring your preschoolers to MadisonChildren’s Museum to have hands-on funwith MSO musicians and the instrumentsthey play! madisonsymphony.org/meetmusicianSat., Sept. 20, at 11 a.m.Sat., Oct. 18, at 11 a.m.

MSO percussionist Rick Morgan duringa Meet the Musician session at MadisonChildren’s Museum

BEETHOVEN TAKES CENTERSTAGE AT FALL YOUTH CONCERTSThe 2014 Fall Youth Concerts will takestudents on an engaging and educationaljourney through some of Beethoven’smost notable symphonies in a programtitled “Beethoven Superhero,” createdand conducted by Maestro RandalSwiggum. Also included on the programis Kevin Puts’ Inspiring Beethoven,previously performed by the MSO duringthe 2011-2012 season. Movements fromthe following works by Beethoven willbe included: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica,”Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 7, andSymphony No. 9, giving students the chanceto sing along while the MSO plays Odeto Joy!

THESE CONCERTS ARE MADEPOSSIBLE BY FUNDS FROM:

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATIONNominate a deserving music educator now!Co-presented by the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Ward-Brodt Music, this award recognizes an outstanding musiceducator who both advocates for the success of his/her studentsand champions in-school music education. The recipient willreceive a commemorative plaque and monetary award. Visitmadisonsymphony.org/award for more information and todownload a nomination form!

THANK YOU TO OURGENEROUSSPONSOR

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Students attend a Fall Youth Concert inOverture Hall.

with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts

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INCREASE YOUR MUSIC ENJOYMENTPROGRAM NOTESTo increase your understanding of themusic, we recommend J. Michael Allsen’sexcellent program notes, which you canenjoy in any of these ways:• Read them in the program book atthe concerts• Visit madisonsymphony.org and lookfor the Program Notes link on eachconcert page• Receive them in an email on theTuesday before each concert by emailingyour name and the subject line“Program Emails” toinfo@madisonsymphony.org

Program Notes sponsored by Capitol Bank.

J. Michael Allsen, MSO bass trombonist andProgram Notes Annotator

PRELUDE DISCUSSIONSTune up for the concerts! PreludeDiscussions provide insights to the musicand the lives of the composers. Join othermusic lovers for a conversation with ourknowledgeable hosts in Overture Hallone hour before the concert. If you havea ticket for theconcert, you’reinvited!Discussions last 30minutes, so you’llstill have plenty oftime to chat or have a beveragebefore the musicstarts. All MSOsubscriptionconcerts except A Madison Symphony Christmas have Prelude Discussions. Visitmadisonsymphony.org/prelude to seeupcoming hosts.

OPEN DRESS REHEARSALSThurs., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.Sarah Chang, Violin

Thurs., Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.Ingrid Fliter, Piano

The MSO is one of the few orchestras in the nation to invite the community tofree dress rehearsals. Take advantage of thiswonderful opportunity for you and theyoung musicians in your life to experience a symphony in action. Please reserve yourplace in Overture Hall at (608) 257-3734 or madisonsymphony.org/odr beginning onemonth prior to each rehearsal. Space islimited.

CONCERT REVIEWS TO YOUR INBOX Would you like to receive reviews of ourconcerts from several different arts writersafter the Friday night concert? Since musicreviews can no longer be found in theSaturday morning edition of the WisconsinState Journal, we now compile the reviewswritten by Isthmus’ John Barker, MadisonMagazine’s Greg Hettmansberger, andChannel 3000’s Bill Wineke into one emailwe send out about noon on the Saturday ofthe concert weekend. If you’ve already beento the concert, it’s fun to see if you agreewith the arts writers! If you haven’t been tothe concert yet, you can learn about someof the upcoming concert features.

To subscribe to the reviews, please sendyour email with the subject line “ConcertReviews” to info@madisonsymphony.org

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PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIOListen for encore performances of worksfrom MSO concerts again this fall onWisconsin Public Radio. Tune in at 88.7FM or wpr.org.

WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISIONWe’re proud to partner with WisconsinPublic Television to bring you greatclassical music and other arts programs.Great Performances at the Met: La CenerentolaSun., Sept. 7, at 10 p.m.

Great Performances: Star Spangled Spectacular –Bicentennial of Our National AnthemSat., Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Live from Lincoln Center: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in ConcertSun., Sept. 28, at 3:30 p.m.

And, don’t miss the new seven-nighttelevision event from acclaimedfilmmaker Ken Burns:The Roosevelts: An Intimate History Sept. 14-20, at 7 p.m. each night

(Schedule subject to change. Find up todate listings at wpt.org.)

Enjoy the soulful sounds of Chicago-basedmusical group Public i, peruse unique silentauction items, and enter to win plane tickets and cash at the 2014 Arts Ball!

FALL LUNCHEONFri., Oct. 10, 2014 Special Guest: MSO violinist Eleanor Bartsch

Called a “dazzlinglymature and enterprisingviolinist” by the Madison Isthmus, EleanorBartsch has a diverse repertoire that rangesfrom Baroque to 21st century music. Eleanoris a member of the first violin section of theMadison Symphony Orchestra and MadisonOpera Orchestra. Watch your mailbox inearly September for a brochure with moreinformation and a registration form.

CONCERT PREVIEW:“THE RUSSIAN SPIRIT” Wed., Oct. 15, at 10 a.m.Topitzes residence MSO Maestro John DeMain will present anexciting preview of “The Russian Spirit,” anall-Russian program performed by the MSOon Oct. 17-19 with guest pianist Olga Kern.Location: 1750 Camelot Drive, Madison. AllMSOL members and guests are invited toattend. Admission is free and no reservationsare needed.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN RECAPThe 20th anniversary of Concert on theGreen was a record-breaking event, bringingthe largest turnout with 670 participants!Almost 100 of these were first-time COGattendees. Substantial dollars were raisedin support of the Madison SymphonyOrchestra’s Education and CommunityEngagement Programs for K-12 studentsand adults in the community. A huge thankyou is extended to our event chair GinaGialamas, the COG committee, other helpfulvolunteers, and all of our generous sponsors.

CLUB 501New this year: Club 501 will meet on concertSaturday evenings only, during the Symphonyseason. Each session is hosted by a boardleader or member of the MSOL. We inviteyou to join us for one or more of these “makefriends” opportunities at the Dayton StreetGrill of the Concourse Hotel. Everyone whoattends the Symphony is invited.

There is a generous Club 501 meal discountplus free underground parking. Please call theDayton Street Grill to make your Saturdaydinner reservation (beginning at 6 p.m.). Call Shirley at (608) 273-3738 if you wouldlike to be the conversation host. Everyone iswelcome and we guarantee you won’t be latefor the Symphony!

PARTIES OF NOTEPlanning is underway for the annual Partiesof Note series of themed parties to benefitthe Madison Symphony Orchestra.

New this year: The 2015 Parties of Note“passports” listing all the events will comeout in January, and the season will run fromJanuary through November. This new timeframe was created to ease the planning andattendance for all those involved. TheMSOL and the MSO are very grateful toour Party Hosts/Sponsors for their generoussupport and participation in this project.All proceeds will be used for the MSO’sEducation and Community EngagementPrograms. For up to date information, visitmadisonsymphony.org/parties

PLAY BRIDGE WITH THE MSOL The MSOL sponsors a Men’s Bridge andLadies’ Bridge Marathon. New members are welcome to join at any time throughoutthe year. Both groups meet once a monthfor lunch and a relaxed afternoon of partybridge. For more information, contactMarilyn Ebben (608) 833-4683 ormvebben@yahoo.com).

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BACKSTAGEMSO MUSICIANS PLAY OUTThe Oakwood Chamber Players haveupcoming concerts featuring BrahmsSonatas for Clarinet and Viola and the RiesQuartet for flute, violin, viola and cello.Sat., Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.Sun., Sept. 14, at 1:30 p.m.Both concerts are at the Oakwood Centerfor Arts and Education.

MSO Principal hornist Linda Kimball willhost the 16th annual UW-Whitewater FallHorn Festival on Sat., Nov. 1. The festivalis open to all horn players, from 4th and 5thgrade beginners to adults. Participants play

in both large and small ensembles, and havea full day of horn fun! For more informationon this year’s festival (“Horns Go Halloween—so much fun it’s scary!”) please visitevents.uww.edu

The Ancora StringQuartet opens its 14thseason with a trio ofrecitals featuring guestmusician MSO violinist,Wes Luke.

Fri., Sept. 26,at 7:30 p.m.First Unitarian Society, Madison

Sat., Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m.Eaton Chapel, Beloit College

Sun., Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ft. Atkinson

The program includes Haydn’s Quartet inD Major, Op. 20 #4, the Quartet for Strings(In One Movement) by Amy Beach, andMendelssohn's String Quartet in F Minor,Op. 80. Come and hear beautiful chambermusic masterpieces in the hands of thiscritically acclaimed, passionately committedensemble. For more information, pleasevisit ancoraquartet.com

MUSICIAN AWARDSThe 2014 Madison Symphony MusicianAwards were presented at the AnnualMeeting of the Board this past June. MSOConcertmaster Naha Greenholtz andMadison Symphony Chorus Assistant andAccompanist Dan Lyons both won theMarie Spec Award, which honors a long-time MSO first violinist and ensures anannual bonus for the two positions.Madison Symphony Chorus second sopranoMaureen Kind won the Ann Stanke award,which honors a longtime Chorus manager.Additionally, Flutist Elizabeth Marshalland Principal Keyboardist Dan Lyons bothreceived the Margaret Rupp-Cooper Award.

STAFF NEWSNEW MARKETING ANDCOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTEllen Larson is the new Marketing andCommunicationsSpecialist for the MadisonSymphony Orchestra. She recently moved toMadison from Rockford,Illinois, where she workedas a Marketing/Administrative Assistant atMendelssohn Performing Arts Center.

Ellen received her degree incommunications with a minor in Englishfrom Trinity International University inDeerfield, IL. While at Trinity, she playedflute in the Symphonic Band, performed inother university ensembles and participatedin multiple band tours, including one toUkraine in 2010. Ellen is thrilled to havethe opportunity to combine her passion formusic with her communications experienceand non-profit background.

NEW BOLZ MARKETING ASSISTANTRose Gear, a Madison native, is a second-year MBA student in the Bolz Center forArts Administration at UW-Madison. Asa classical bass player, Rose has performedwith groups such as the DubuqueSymphony Orchestra, Madison SymphonyOrchestra, Madison Bach Musicians andWisconsin Chamber Orchestra. This pastsummer Rose completed an internship withBravo! Vail music festival in Vail, Colorado.Rose will coordinate and promote Club 201for young professionals (see page 10).

BOARD NEWSThe Madison Symphony Orchestra Boardrecently elected new officers, directors, andadvisors. The Board consists of 39 electeddirectors serving 3-year terms, plus severalex-officio directors, who also have votingprivileges. The following are the newly-elected officers, directors and advisors forthe 2014-2017 seasons. John Wiley, formerchancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, continues as the president of theboard.

NEW OFFICERS:Vice President: Gary Mecklenburg,

Executive Partner, Waud Capital Partners,Chicago; Retired President/CEO,Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago

Secretary: James Ebben, President Emeritus,Edgewood College

FIRST-TERM DIRECTORS:Jason Adamany, Founder and President,

AdesysTyrone Greive, Retired Concertmaster,

MSO; retired Professor of Music, UW-Madison School of Music

Mike Hamerlik, President and CEO, WPSHealth Insurance

James Yehle, Vice-President, Findorff

NEW ADVISORS:Darcy Kind, Conservation Biologist,

Department of Natural Resources, Bureauof Endangered Resources

Sverre Roang, Attorney-at-Law, WhyteHirschboeck Dudek S.C.

For more information about the MadisonSymphony Orchestra Board and its otherdirectors and advisors, visit:madisonsymphony.org/contact#board

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Recipients of the 2014 Madison SymphonyMusician Awards include (l-r) Maureen Kind,Dan Lyons, and Elizabeth Marshall.

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DANIEL HOPE, VIOLINFri., March 6, 2015Blackhawk Country ClubDoors open at 11:40 a.m.Program/Lunch begins at noon.British violinistDaniel Hope willguide us throughthe March 6-8concerts,“Composers inExile,” featuringworks by greatclassical composerswho escaped Nazipersecution andwrote some of Hollywood’s most brilliantfilm scores. Hope will delve into the storiesbehind these composers’ unique andcompelling musical journeys.

MELODY MOORE, SOPRANOFri., May 8, 2015Nakoma Country ClubDoors open at 11:40 a.m.Program/Lunch begins at noon.Meet sopranoMelody Moore andexplore Ludwig VanBeethoven’sSymphony No. 9,before it isperformed by theMSO May 8-10.Hear Moore’s viewson this universallyiconic work that isconsidered one of the greatest pieces ofmusic ever written.

CLUB 201Concerts and parties with Madison’s young professionalsClub 201 offers reduced-price concerttickets and an after-party to Madison’syoung professionals. Music, networking,and tastings combine for a unique eveningof fun and friendship. $35 includes adiscounted concert ticket near other youngprofessionals and the post-concert party.Club 201 tickets are ONLY available onlineat madisonsymphony.org/club201

Upcoming parties are:Fri., Oct. 17, 2014The Russian Spirit with Olga Kern, pianoAfter-party: Overture Center PromenadeLounge, 2nd floor

Fri., Dec. 5, 2014A Madison Symphony ChristmasAfter-party: Overture Center PromenadeLounge, 2nd floor

Fri., March 6, 2015Composers in Exile: Creating the HollywoodSound with Daniel Hope, violinAfter-party: Fresco—top floor of theMadison Museum of Contemporary Art

Buy tickets atmadisonsymphony.org/club201

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A WINNING SEASONAs summer surges ahead towards a newseason of music, a short look back at the season-that-was affords gratifyingreflection. 2013-2014 was anticipated tobe another challenging, post-recession year.We budgeted it that way, cognizant of thetwo prior year-end results: small butsymbolically important deficits.

Still, we knew it was a year of opportunity.John DeMain’s 20th on the podium was akeynote which found warm resonance in thecommunity. The artistry of the orchestra,ever-burnished by continual improvement,was the foundation of success. A very strongroster of guest artists and programspromised for winning concert experiencesmonth after month.

And so it came together. Concert attendanceexceeded our expectations. More than 1,000individuals crossed our threshold for thevery first time! Contributions, someuniquely in honor of DeMain’s living legacy,soared. Robust performance of financialmarkets brought our endowment support toa new high. The result was enough black inkon the bottom line to erase the deficits ofthe two prior years and restore the operatingreserve to 25% of the coming season’sbudget.

We look back with satisfaction on thestrong performance of our core programsand the introduction of some impressiveinnovations, highlighted in the sidebar atthe right. Most encouraging is thesatisfaction of our audiences, expressedconcert after concert, with their MadisonSymphony Orchestra experiences. This isthe bulwark of our confidence as we preparefor the inevitable challenges ahead. Openingnight looms large in September!

Richard H. MackieExecutive Director

REVENUES$4,457,296

EXPENSES$4,375,272

Tickets39%

HiredConcerts8%

Miscellaneous 2%

Investment14%

ArtisticPersonnel 42%

ConcertProduction18%

General &Administration

20%

Development 5%

Marketing& Promotion15%

PrivateDonations35%

Government1%

ProgramAdvertising 1%

MSO 2013-2014 SEASONFINANCIAL SUMMARY

2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT

*These results are unaudited at this time.

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LOOKING BACK: 2013-2014SEASON HIGHLIGHTS• The MSO and MSOL saluted JohnDeMain’s 20th anniversary season witha beautiful gala that raised over$100,000 for the Music Director’sPodium Endowment.

• The season opened with an all-orchestral concert that showcased thevirtuosity and musicianship of our veryown Symphony musicians.

• Our first-ever “Beyond the Score”production was met with thunderousapplause from a sold-out audience.

• Three guest artists shared up close andpersonal reflections on their careers anddemonstrated their incredible musicalabilities at our popular Magic of Musiclunch series.

• Emerging concert artist Tine ThingHelseth wowed audiences with herMadison Symphony Orchestra debut,performing two full concertos fortrumpet.

• Audiences had the opportunity to hearthe magnificent Overture ConcertOrgan in 10 low-cost and free organperformances throughout the season.

• The dedicated volunteers of theMadison Symphony Chorus made theirPromenade Hall debut in an all-choralconcert of American works.

• In a series of 90 HeartStrings sessions,the Rhapsodie Quartet visitedhealthcare facilities, retirementcommunities and state-run institutionsto share the therapeutic power of livemusic with 3,200 individuals whocould not attend regular concerts.

• 800 students from 11 Madisonelementary schools played theirrecorders in a concert with the MSOas part of our new Link Up program.

• The Bolz Young Artist Competition“Final Forte” gave four incrediblytalented young Wisconsin musiciansthe unforgettable experience ofperforming as soloists with the MSObefore live and public broadcastingaudiences.

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