Madison Symphony Orchestra
Overture Center-Overture Hall 201 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
press release: Love's attractions and dilemmas infuse the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Valentine's weekend concerts, which feature the Madison debut of Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova in Overture Hall. Guest conductor Daniel Hege will lead the MSO. The concerts are Fri., Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 13, at 8 p.m.; and Sun., Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m.
Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed lovers takes musical form in Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognizable Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Next, Maurice Ravel’s lush Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2 depicts lovers Daphnis and Chloe reuniting at daybreak, followed by a Bacchanalian dance. Ludwig van Beethoven’s hugely influential Romantic-era Violin Concerto brings the evening to a thrilling close with technical fireworks.
Born in Russia, young violinist Alina Ibragimova rapidly established herself as a first-rate soloist and chamber musician with the world’s foremost ensembles. Britain’s The Guardian newspaper called her "one of the most technically gifted and charismatic instrumentalists of the age". A highly flexible and adaptable musician, Ms. Ibragimova is equally at home on modern and baroque period instruments, and frequently tours as both soloist and director. She was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award in 2010.
Known for his novel interpretations of standard repertoire, Colorado native Daniel Hege is Music Director and Conductor of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and a frequent guest conductor of orchestras throughout the United States including the Houston, Detroit, Seattle and Indianapolis symphonies.
One hour before each performance, Randal Swiggum, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director, will lead a 30-minute Prelude Discussion in Overture Hall to enhance concertgoers’ understanding and listening experience. More background on the music can also be found in the Program Notes at: http://www.madisonsymphony.org/ibragimova
Single Tickets are $16 to $85 each, available at http://www.madisonsymphony.org/ibragimova and through the Overture Center Box Office at 201 State Street or call the Box Office at (608) 258-4141. Groups of 15 or more can save 25% by calling the MSO office at (608) 257-3734.
For more information visit, www.madisonsymphony.org/groups. Student rush tickets can be purchased in person on the day of the concert at the Overture Box Office at 201 State Street. Students must show a valid student ID and can receive up to two $12 or $15 tickets. More information is at: www.madisonsymphony.org/studentrush. Students can receive 20% savings on seats in select areas of the hall on advance ticket purchases. Seniors age 62 and up receive 20% savings on advance and day-of-concert ticket purchases in select areas of the hall.
Discounted seats are subject to availability, and discounts may not be combined.