Concerts on the Square
| Concerts on the Square | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Classical Orchestra |
| Begins | 7pm Wednesday Nights |
| Frequency | Weekly Late June to Late July |
| Location(s) | King Street corner of the Capitol Square |
| Years active | 30[1] |
| Inaugurated | 1983[2] |
| Attendance | 120,000 annually[citation needed] (20,000 per concert) |
| Budget | $60,000 per concert |
| Organised by | Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra |
| Website | [1] |
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the Square is an outdoor concert series in Madison held on the lawn of the Wisconsin State Capitol each summer, usually beginning at 7:00pm.
The series consists of six concerts on Wednesday evenings. It is known alternately as “The Biggest Picnic of Summer".[3] 2015 will be its 32nd season.[4]
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, is led by Maestro Andrew Sewell with a core orchestra of 34 musicians. The WCO performs approximately 25 concerts per year, including Concerts on the Square and other performances across the state. Its permanent home is in Overture Center for the Arts' Capitol Theater.
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