Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

press release: The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) is pleased toannounce the upcoming “Winter Celebration” concert, scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 8:00 PM. This special one-night-only event will take place at the Hamel Music Center, located at 740 University Avenue in Madison. Tickets are general admission and can be purchased online at wcoconcerts.org/wintercelebration or by calling the Campus Arts Ticket Office at 608.265.2787. The evening's program will feature masterpieces by Brahms, Beethoven, and Dvořák, showcasing the talents of the Orchestra and distinguished guest soloists:

 • Jessica Shinn, piano

• Michael Shinn, piano

• Mark Kosower, cello

The repertoire for the concert includes:

• Johannes Brahms | Academic Festival Overture

• Francis Poulenc | Concerto for Two Pianos (1932)

• Ludwig van Beethoven | Egmont Overture

• Antonín Dvořák | Cello Concerto in B minor

This event is generously sponsored by Jun and Sandy Lee, celebrating the WCO's ongoing mission to strengthen the community through music.

"’Winter Celebration’ is a very special program for us” says Joe Loehnis, CEO. “ It’s a time to celebrate our mission – who we were, have become, and are becoming. It’s also a time to celebrate and give thanks for two individuals who have continuously supported the WCO with their philanthropy, time, and vision. Since I’ve met the Lee’s, we've often reflected on the essence of music and why it matters. Time and again, it comes back to this simple truth – that music in its simplest form equates to feeling. On December 28, in the beautiful venue of the Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall, I hope the music reaches and moves us all in a way that only live music can."

Tickets are general admission and can be purchased online at wcoconcerts.org/wintercelebration or by calling the Campus Arts Ticket Office at 608.265.2787. The Hamel Music Center's box office will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Friday, December 27 and day-of-event sales at the Hamel Music Center will be credit card only. For any questions, please contact

boxoffice@union.wisc.edu.