Symphony Of A Thousand

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Conductor John DeMain
Conductor John DeMain

Peter Bryant talks to Madison Symphony Orchestra conductor John DeMain about the upcoming season as well as this weekend’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 “Symphony of a Thousand” on May 3, 4 and 5 in Overture Hall in Madison. The epic performance will include almost five hundred artists including sopranos Alexandra LoBianco, Emily Birsan, Emily Pogorelc, Mezzo-Sopranos Milena Kitic and Julie Miller, Tenor Clay Hilley, Baritone Michael Redding, Bass-Baritone Morris Robinson, Madison Symphony Chorus, Madison Youth Choirs, and UW Choral Union.

Episode Credits

  • Peter Bryant Host
  • Allen Rieland Technical Director
  • John DeMain Guest

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