Madison Symphony Orchestra with Joshua Bell and Opening Night

Sep 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM · Overture Hall at Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, WI Overture Hall at Overture Center for the Arts, Madison, WI

Sep 18

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Joshua Bell

19 concerts

GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra worldwide. Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, he earned Musical America’s 2010 Instrumentalist of the Year and the 2007 Avery Fisher Prize.

Madison Symphony Orchestra

8 concerts

Madison Symphony Orchestra is an American professional orchestra based in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1925 as a community ensemble, it has grown into one of the country's leading regional orchestras, performing in Overture Hall at the Overture Center for the Arts. The orchestra is recognized for its high-quality symphonic performances and extensive educational and community engagement programs.

Opening Night

4 concerts

Opening Night with Joshua Bell is the season-opening concert of the Madison Symphony Orchestra's 2026–2027 season at Overture Hall in Madison, Wisconsin. Conducted by Music Director Emeritus John DeMain, the performance features acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell and a French-themed program including works by Paul Dukas, Édouard Lalo, Jules Massenet, and Maurice Ravel.

Concert Info

Genre: Chamber Music, Orchestral, Violin, Pop, Classical, Symphonic, classical performance, bow pop

Attend the Madison Symphony Orchestra concert in Madison at Overture Hall at Overture Center for the Arts on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM, featuring Joshua Bell and Opening Night. Get your tickets!