Free | Ticket required
Winter Wings in Wisconsin: Family Concert Experience
Take flight on a joyful winter journey as Taya the goldfinch searches for her lost friend — the cuckoo bird! With live Baroque music performed by internationally acclaimed ensemble, VERITÀ, and led by celebrated educator, Dr. Zeynep Alpan, the audience becomes part of the story through movement, sound-making, and musical clues from the animal kingdom.
Families can also enjoy our Wing-Making Station, Instrument Petting Zoom, and coffee & tea before the show — and join the community scavenger hunt at local Madison businesses to collect bird-themed stickers and win prizes at the concert!
Perfect for all ages — come flap your wings, listen for birdsong, and help reunite two feathered friends in a musical adventure through the Wisconsin winter.
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The 2026 Madison Early Music Festival (MEMF) celebrates over 20 years of excellence in early music while inaugurating a new chapter. Since its founding in 2000, MEMF has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s musical landscape, bringing international artists, scholars, and students together to explore historical repertoire through concerts, masterclasses, and community engagement. The 2026 revival honors this legacy while expanding the festival into an immersive, interdisciplinary experience—uniting Baroque music, dance, visual art, and innovation.
