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James Ehnes

Concert schedule: Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 8 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm. Single tickets $98-$20.

The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 22/23 Subscription Symphony Season continues in Overture Hall this month with “Sublime Violin & Journeys” as the great violinist James Ehnes makes a much-anticipated return to perform Samuel Barber’s beautiful and exciting Violin Concerto. The program opens with Richard Strauss’ tone poem, Death and Transfiguration, and closes with Felix Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony No. 3.

“I cannot imagine the Barber Violin Concerto more beautifully played than what we anticipate from James Ehnes,” Music Director John DeMain said. “Barber is often referred to as the American romantic, and this concerto has achieved a unique place among his many fine compositions. I have always been a special fan of Strauss’ tone poems, and the moving Death and Transfiguration will take us on a spiritual journey. It’s been quite a while since the MSO has performed Mendelssohn’s dramatic and exciting “Scottish” symphony. You will clearly hear references to Scottish folk music to add to your listening delight as we complete the evening. Three major works on the same program!”

About James Ehnes

James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. Gifted with a rare combination of stunning virtuosity, serene lyricism and an unfaltering musicality, Ehnes is a favourite guest at the world’s most celebrated concert halls. Throughout the 22/23 season, Ehnes continues as Artist in Residence with the National Arts Centre of Canada. Ehnes has an extensive discography and has won many awards for his recordings, including two Grammys, three Gramophone Awards and eleven Juno Awards. In 2021, Ehnes was announced as the recipient of the coveted Artist of the Year title in the 2021 Gramophone Awards which celebrated his recent contributions to the recording industry. A devoted chamber musician, he is the leader of the Ehnes Quartet and the Artistic Director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society.

Symphony Concert, Ticket and Event Details

The lobby opens 90 minutes prior to each concert. The Symphony recommends concert attendees arrive early for each performance to make sure they have time to pass through Overture Center’s security stations. All ticket holders are welcome to attend a free half-hour pre-concert talk one hour before each performance by Randal Swiggum in Overture Hall. A limited number of CDs Mr. Ehnes has recorded will be available for purchase at the concerts.

Single tickets are on sale now through the Overture Center Box Office. Tickets can be purchased online at overture.org, in-person or by phone by calling (608) 258-4141 during Box Office hours. $15 student rush tickets may be purchased beginning the Friday of the concert weekend through the performance time on each day at the Overture Box Office. Three performances of the “Sublime Violin & Journeys” concerts will take place October 14, 15 & 16 and ticket prices range from $20 to $98. More information is found at https://madisonsymphony.org/sublime

Symphony Subscriptions

New 22/23 symphony season subscribers save up to save up to 50% of single ticket prices. Subscriptions are available through October 2022. Discover more at madisonsymphony.org/22-23.