Heartbeat

Name: Heartbeat
Start: 2026-01-23T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-23T21:30:00-06:00
Location: Overture Center for the Arts

Schedule

Fri Jan 23 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI

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Your Symphony’s new year begins with Gabriela Lena Frank’s Escaramuza (meaning “skirmish” in Spanish) — a dynamic and colorful work inspired by her Peruvian heritage. This spirited piece captures the energy of the lively Kachampa Andean dance celebrating the agility and strength of Inca warriors.
Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite is a symphonic distillation of his beloved opera, bursting with elegance, humor, and romantic nostalgia — sweeping waltzes and tender love duets that have enchanted audiences for more than a century.
Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 is a monumental work that combines virtuosic piano passages with symphonic grandeur. One of our favorite pianists, the magisterial Yefim Bronfman, brings his formidable technique and interpretative depth to this masterpiece. The sheer beauty of this work will lift our spirits to start a new year together.
Be sure to join us an hour before the concert for a Prelude Discussion led by guest conductor Kazem Abdullah to learn about the pieces before you hear them performed live!