Layale Chaker - Up Close Series

Schedule

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI

Advertisement
Blending classical contemporary music, jazz, Arabic traditions and improvisation, Layale Chaker creates a sound that is as intricate as it is mesmerizing. Described by NPR as “beguiling” with “gorgeous, wine-dark swirls,” the Lebanese composer and violinist has earned global acclaim for her genre-defying artistry.
A Jerome Hill Fellow and Opera America Discovery Award recipient, Chaker continues to push musical boundaries. From performing alongside Kinan Azmeh with the New York Philharmonic to the highly anticipated premiere of her debut opera “Ruinous Gods” at the Spoleto Festival, her work is both groundbreaking and deeply evocative.
Whether leading her chamber jazz quintet Sarafand—whose debut album Inner Rhyme ranked #2 on NPR’s Best Releases of 2019—or crafting innovative new compositions, Chaker offers a musical experience that is rich, immersive and unforgettable.
Tickets are available now with a subscription.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St,Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Overture Center for the Arts

Host or Publisher Overture Center for the Arts

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Madison

Jump - Van Halen Experience
Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 am Jump - Van Halen Experience

Barrymore Theatre - Madison

ART THEATRE
Panchromatic Steel
Sat, 17 Jan at 09:30 am Panchromatic Steel

Overture Center for the Arts

KIDS MUSIC
Beer & Cheese Fest 2026
Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Beer & Cheese Fest 2026

Alliant Energy Center

FESTIVALS SPORTS
Greg Zelek with the UW-Madison Concert Choir, Mariana Farah, conductor
Thu, 02 Oct at 07:30 pm Greg Zelek with the UW-Madison Concert Choir, Mariana Farah, conductor

Overture Center for the Arts

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Cargo Music Presents: Madison Classical Guitar Society Showcase
Sat, 11 Oct at 06:30 pm Cargo Music Presents: Madison Classical Guitar Society Showcase

750 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Classical Guitar Showcase
Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Classical Guitar Showcase

Lakeside St Coffee House

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Greg Zelek with Caleb Hudson, Trumpet
Tue, 18 Nov at 07:30 pm Greg Zelek with Caleb Hudson, Trumpet

Overture Center for the Arts

CONCERTS MUSIC
Handel's Messiah
Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Handel's Messiah

312 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703-2108, United States

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Layale Chaker - Up Close Series
Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm Layale Chaker - Up Close Series

Overture Center for the Arts

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Madison?

Discover Madison Events