The Well-Tempered Ear

Classical music: The Edgewood Chamber Orchestra will perform music by Cimarosa, Delibes, Mozart and Sibelius this Sunday afternoon

By Jacob Stockinger

The Ear has received the following note from Edgewood College (below):

The Edgewood Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Blake Walter (below, in a photo by John Maniaci) will perform a concert on this Sunday, February 21 at 2:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel, 100 Edgewood College Drive.

Included on the program are: the Secret Marriage Overture by Domenico Cimarosa; the incidental music from “Kuolema” by Jean Sibelius (heard at bottom in as YouTube video); the ballet suite from “Le Roi s’amuse” (The King Has Fun) by Leo Delibes, and the Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504, “Prague,” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Founded in 1993 with a generous endowment established by benefactors William O. Hart and Vernon Sell, the Edgewood Chamber Orchestra fulfills a unique role in the Madison community, providing high-quality performances and unique educational opportunities.

The ensemble is the permanent, in-house chamber orchestra of the College, and is known for featuring world-class soloists and distinctive programming.

Admission for this event is $5, with tickets available at the door, and is free with an Edgewood College ID.