Name: Saint-Saëns & Salome
Start: 2026-04-17T19:30:00
Location: Overture Center for the Arts

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra (WCO) is set to enthrall audiences with a stunning lineup of events that promise an eclectic mix of classical, rock, and choral music. From the orchestral brilliance of Mozart and Mahler to the rock-infused symphonies of Pink Floyd, the 2025-2026 season at the WCO is a journey of musical exploration that celebrates diversity and artistic innovation. Featuring performances by world-renowned artists such as Johanna Wienholts, Sylvia Jiang, and Ilya Yakushev, this season is crafted to engage and inspire music lovers of all genres.

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Upcoming Season: A Celebration of Musical Mastery

Salome Jordania

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Join us for an electrifying evening showcasing the fiery virtuosity of guest pianist Ilya Yakushev in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3. A true tour de force, this concerto brims with lyrical beauty and relentless energy—perfectly suited to Yakushev’s commanding artistry. The program opens with Mozart’s elegant Symphony No. 27 in G Major, a charming and sophisticated gem that captures the composer’s youthful brilliance, and Bizet’s Symphony in C brings the evening to a close, radiating lyrical warmth and French finesse.

Prokofiev Prowess

Overture Center for the Arts

Closing the 25/26 Masterworks season is an evening of works known for their virtuosic demands and lush expressive beauty. We open with Caroline Shaw’s Entracte, a captivating work inspired by a single, unexpected shift in harmony from a Haydn string quartet, blending classical sensibilities with modern flair. Joining the orchestra is guest pianist Salome Jordania to perform Saint- Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, a true showcase of the piano's power and elegance. The program concludes with the exuberant Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, often dubbed “the cheerful sibling” to Beethoven’s more dramatic symphonies, offering a light, playful contrast to the intensity of his other works.

Saint-Saëns & Salome

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