Welcome to MCO Season 17
2026-2027

MCO Season 17 Schedule

Announcements and Updates

Join us for opening night!

The MCO is thrilled to welcome you to Season 17 with our Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 20th at 7:30pm in the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The eveining will feature Layan Atieh, Horn, alongside a stunning program of Holst and Prokofiev - you won’t want to miss it!

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Young Artist Competition Application Now Live!

The MCO is excited to announce that the 2027 MCO Young Artist Competition application is now live! Please fill out the Young Artist Competition page for more details.
Applications are due on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026.

Announcing MCO Season 17!

Season 17 | 2026-2027
Fall Concert
Oct 20
Fall Concert

Ryan Tani, conductor
Layan Atieh, horn

Holst: Jupiter, from The Planets, Op. 32 (1914-17)
Glière: Horn Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 91 (1951), featuring Layan Atieh
Prokofiev: Lieutenant Kijé Suite (1933-34)

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Holiday Concert
Dec 14
Holiday Concert

Ryan Tani, conductor
Thomas Kasdorf, piano

Wagner: Overture from Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman), WWV 63 (1840-43)
Turina: Danzas Fantásticas, Op. 22 (1919)
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 (1878-81), featuring Thomas Kasdorf

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Winter Young Artist Concert
Feb 17
Winter Young Artist Concert

Guest conductors TBD
Winners of the MCO Young Artist Competition

Repertoire TBD

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Early Spring Concert
Mar 18
Early Spring Concert

Oriol Sans, guest conductor
Chris Bolduc, violin
Alex Chambers-Ozasky, cello

Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah (1867-76)
Britten: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33a from Peter Grimes (1945)
Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 (1887), featuring Chris Bolduc & Alex Chambers-Ozasky

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Spring Concert
May 19
Spring Concert

Ryan Tani, conductor
Jinwoo Lee, violin
Matthew Zalkind, cello
Eunice Kim, piano

Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C major, Op. 56 (1803-04), featuring Jinwoo Lee, Matthew Zalkind & Eunice Kim
Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D major “Titan” (1887-88)

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Interested in auditioning for the MCO?

Please review the Prospective Members page to find the required excerpts and fill out the form to schedule an audition.

Young Artist Competition

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“The MCO is exactly the kind of enterprise that makes the Madison area’s musical life so stimulating and joyous.”

John W. Barker, The Well-tempered Ear April 2018