Primal Light
- Presented By: Madison Symphony Orchestra
- Dates: October 17, 2025 - October 19, 2025
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: Overture Center for the Arts
- Time: See Event Description for event times
- Price: $22 - $125
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OVERVIEW
his concert opens with a fresh take on the story of resurrection with lush layers of colorful sound evoking a cinematic feel. Resurrexit by Mason Bates will take you on a mystical pilgrimage with shimmering exotic tonalities that give way to contemplation and dramatic stirrings of rebirth. César Franck’s Symphonic Variations is a masterpiece of collaboration between piano and orchestra celebrating the interplay of poetic musical voices. Christopher Taylor’s virtuosic artistry is a perfect fit for this intimate and lyrical work. Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 is one of the most profound and transformative works ever. Written over six years, it journeys from a somber funeral march to a luminous vision of resurrection and renewal. Mahler once described this symphony as “my whole life in one work.” Themes of struggle, hope, and transcendence will bring us to a glorious reassurance of light in our lives.
John DeMain, Conductor
Christopher Taylor, Piano
Jeni Houser, Soprano
Emily Fons, Mezzo-Soprano
Madison Symphony Chorus, Beverly Taylor, Director
Event Times
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Free Prelude Discussion: 6:30 p.m.
Concert: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Free Prelude Discussion: 6:30 p.m.
Concert: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Free Prelude Discussion: 1:30 p.m.
Concert: 2:30 p.m. -
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