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Soprano Ariadne Lih.

The Madison Bach Musicians, the city’s venerable period performance group, will buck the worldwide all-Bach trend with its season finale titled “The Mozart Miracle.” This all-Mozart concert begins with Symphony No. 1, composed by the eight-year-old wunderkind in 1764, before moving on to more mature works that embody the seductive elegance that defines the Classical-era soundscape. UW professor Marc Vallon conducts an orchestra of period-instrument players including MBM’s artistic director, Trevor Stephenson, on fortepiano. Canadian soprano Ariadne Lih will provide vocal fireworks in “Exsultate Jubilate,” and ballet, rarely seen in Mozart concerts, will get a chance to shine in “Les Petit Riens,” with choreography by Karen McShane Hellenbrand.

press release: The Mozart Miracle: Celebrating Mozart’s miraculous gift to music!

Saturday, April 6: 7:15 pm lecture by Artistic Director Trevor Stephenson/ 8:00 pm concert 

Sunday, April 7: 2:45 pm lecture by Artistic Director Trevor Stephenson/ 3:30 pm concert 

First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue, Madison

Symphony #1 in E-flat major

Symphony #29 in A major

Exsultate Jubilate for soprano and orchestra

Adagio & Fugue in C minor for strings

Fantasy in D minor, fortepiano solo by Trevor Stephenson

Two French Songs for soprano and fortepiano

Ballet excerpts from Les Petit Riens 

Advance-sale discount tickets:  $35 general, available at Orange Tree Imports and Willy Street Coop (East and West); online tickets: www.madisonbachmusicians.org

Tickets at the door:  $38 general, $35 Seniors (65+)  

Student Rush: $10 on sale 30 minutes before lecture