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Peter Rodgers

Madison Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John DeMain.

The late works of an artist often have a retrospective feel, a sense of taking in all of the previous work, yet still questioning. The MSO takes on Richard Strauss’s Don Juan, Op. 20 and Four Last Songs as well as Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626 in this program that thoughtfully explores these late works. Mozart’s Requiem, in fact, was left unfinished when he died and was completed by his associate Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on March 14-15 and at 2:30 p.m. on March 16.

media release: The Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents “Legacy”, the March concerts featuring four compelling vocal powerhouses and the Madison Symphony Chorus. The program explores the lasting impact of two composers, Richard Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, through their final works. After opening with one of Strauss’ great tone poems Don Juan, soprano Amanda Majeski takes the stage with the orchestra for what Strauss himself called his Four Last Songs. Majeski, mezzo-soprano Kirsten Lippart, tenor Joshua Sanders, bass Matt Boehler, and the Madison Symphony Chorus come together for Mozart’s Requiem, the work he wrote from his death bed and left unfinished. When he passed, his associate Franz Xaver Süssmayr completed the composition. Music Director John DeMain muses, “Mozart’s incomplete masterpiece offers us a work of incredible beauty at the end of his life.” The piece lives on as one of the most profoundly moving works ever created.

“Legacy” performances will take place on Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall, 201 State Street.