Madison Symphony Orchestra
Phillip Knott
A close-up of Joshua Bell.
Joshua Bell
This season opener with violinist Joshua Bell also features director emeritus John DeMain conducting. Bell is a Grammy Award-winning musician who is considered one of the top violinists in the world today. His prodigious technique, golden tone, and depth of interpretation make for unforgettable performances. Bell first performed with the MSO in 1988 before he became an international sensation. He appeared again with the orchestra in 2007. On the program: crowd pleasers like Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Maurice Ravel’s Boléro, as well as Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole and Jules Massenet’s Meditation from Thaïs. Tickets at overture.org (where you can also find info on the Symphony's Sept. 20 MSO at the Movies concert featuring The Lion King).
media release: “A thoroughly serious, intelligent musician,” raves the Financial Times of London. The Boston Herald declares his playing is “direct, honest and a joy to hear.” Audiences around the globe have cheered the phenomenal Joshua Bell. See him live in concert with the Madison Symphony and Music Director Emeritus John DeMain, performing Lalo’s dazzling Symphonie Espagnole and Massenet’s exquisite “Meditation” from Thaïs.
Featuring
John DeMain, Music Director Emeritus
Joshua Bell*, Violin
*Management for Joshua Bell: Park Avenue Artists & Booking for Joshua Bell: Primo Artists
Music
Paul Dukas, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Édouard Lalo, Symphonie espagnole
Jules Massenet, Meditation from Thaïs
Maurice Ravel, Boléro
