ONLINE: Ansel Norris & Greg Zelek
Apr 27, 2021 7:30 PM
courtesy Madison Symphony Orchestra
Greg Zelek (left) and Ansel Norris close the MSO Concert Organ Series with a duo performance.
Trumpet and organ make a magical pairing in this closing of the Madison Symphony Orchestra's virtual season that makes good use of the big Klais concert organ in Overture Hall. Madison native and 2009 Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist Ansel Norris is the featured guest on trumpet. Greg Zelek has been the MSO's principal organist since 2017. Free;
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press release:
To close out this unconventional and exciting virtual season, it gives me great joy to bring back Madison native and 2009 Bolz Young Artist Competition finalist Ansel Norris for a concert with me of trumpet and organ. Concerti of Bach and Haydn will bookend this program filled with music that is both written and arranged for this electrifying pairing of instruments. Mr. Norrisâs remarkable technique and singing lyricism will be on full display, while our Mighty Klais both supports and shimmers in this exhilarating performance you wonât want to miss!