David Briggs

Renowned organist David Briggs is back by popular demand for an evening of dance-inspired music on the colossal Klais organ in Overture Hall. The recital is part of the Madison Symphony Orchestra’s organ season. The maestro and his 174-ton companion will whirl through gigues and waltzes from the Renaissance to modern times. You'll hear music from stately court dances, like Fauré’s Pavane, to Susato’s La Danserye, a suite of upbeat tunes for dancing in the street. Briggs, a marvelous improvisor, will also spin musical inventions on a theme submitted by the audience.

press release: David Briggs is an internationally renowned organist known for his inspiring improvisations and the rich colors of sound he brings to his music. David returns to Overture Hall with a music program that includes works he arranged including March from The Love of Three Oranges by Sergei Prokofiev, Hungarian March in G minor by Johannes Brahms, and Sarabande by Claude Debussy. Student rush tickets are available for $10 at the Overture Center Box Office on the day of the concert. Enjoy a 30-minute talk by music experts starting one hour before each concert in Overture Hall, free to ticketholders.

The Overture Concert Organ Season features diverse and internationally-renowned artists. Don't miss a moment of this wonderful series!