Voices Eternal

Name: Voices Eternal
Start: 2026-05-01T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-01T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Overture Center for the Arts

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, WI

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Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is often described as “fate knocking at the door.” The symphony reflects his personal struggle with adversity and his triumph over despair — bursting with vitality, defiance, and an unshakable belief in the human spirit — transcending its time and place to become a symbol and voice of resilience, freedom, and hope.
Looking to the future, the MSO has commissioned composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer to create a world premiere work in celebration of our 100th Anniversary. EARTH: A Choral Symphony will celebrate our beautiful planet and humanity’s place on it. Composed in four movements, the piece explores themes of truth and possibility, with each movement touching on a different aspect of the wonder of Earth and our place in its story.
John DeMain and the Madison Symphony Orchestra, famed Met Opera soprano Ailyn Pérez, and three choruses, will weave together elements of the story in these world premiere performances. We invite you to witness the birth of this dramatic new work that will speak of our Earth, the vibrant place we share together.
Be sure to join us an hour before the concert for a Prelude Discussion to learn about the pieces before you hear them performed live!