CONCERTS ON THE SQUARE
Summer 2009
Wisconsin Public Television brings back Concerts on the Square®, featuring the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra in performance on the State Capitol grounds in Madison.
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the Square® is celebrating its 26th year in 2009. Led by Maestro Andrew Sewell, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will perform six concerts during July and August.
This year, WPT is pleased to offer three broadcast programs of highlights from the following concerts:
Broadcast schedule
Rachmaninov Rhapsody
Christina Naughton, piano
Musical selections include "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,
op.43" by Sergei Rachmaninov.
6 p.m. Sunday, July 12
Encores 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15
Movie Blockbusters
Richard Hynson, guest conductor
Suzanne Beia, violinist
Musical selections include the theme from "Schindler's
List" by John Williams.
6 p.m. Sunday, July 19
Encores 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 22
Spanish Nights
Javier Calderon, guitar
Musical selections include "Concierto de Aranjuez" by Joaquìn
Rodrogo.
6 p.m. Sunday, July 26
Encores 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29
Each year, concertgoers arrive early to claim prime space on the Capitol lawn, turning the grounds into a sea of blankets. Balloons and picnic baskets decorate the Square. And then the music begins.
Broadcasts of Concerts on the Square® on Wisconsin Public Television are made possible by the John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation.
Get information and schedules for the complete season of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.