Ailyn Pérez, Kyle Ketelsen, Emily Fons, Jeni Houser, Alexandra LoBianco Headline Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

By David Salazar

The Madison Symphony Orchestra has announced its Centennial Season.

Here are the vocal performances on offer.

First up is “Primal Light,” which includes Mason Bates’ “Resurrexit,” Frank’s “Symphonic Variations,” and Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. Vocal soloists include Emily Fons and Jeni Houser.

Performance Dates: Oct. 17-19, 2025


“A Madison Symphony Christmas” will be conducted by John Demain and features soprano Alexandra LoBianco and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen. Also performing are the Madison Symphony Chorus, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, and Madison Youth Chorus.

Performance Dates: Dec. 5-7, 2025


Ailyn Pérez headlines “Voices Eternal,” a concert that showcases Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony alongside Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Earth: A Choral Symphony.” John Demain conducts the performance, which also features the Madison Symphony Chorus, Mt. Zion Gospel Choir, and Madison Youth Chorus.

Performance Dates: May 1-3, 2026


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