Friday Musicale Presents 'The Music of Words'

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The Friday Musicales, a distinguished artist recital series hosted by the First Unitarian Society of Madison, will present 'The Music of Words' on March 13. The performance will feature flutist Stephanie Jutt, the principal flute for Madison Symphony and professor emerita of University of Wisconsin-Madison, in a dialogue with poet Catherine Jagoe. The program will include unaccompanied flute music by composers such as Bach, Debussy, Pineda, Ginastera, Marais, and Piazzolla.

Why it matters

The Friday Musicales have been a beloved tradition in Madison since 1971, offering the community free access to high-quality classical, folk, jazz, and musical theatre performances by some of the Midwest's finest musicians. This collaboration between a renowned flutist and a celebrated poet promises to be a unique and captivating addition to the series.

The details

Stephanie Jutt, the principal flute for the Madison Symphony and professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will team up with poet Catherine Jagoe to present 'The Music of Words.' The performance will feature a dialogue between Jagoe's poetry and unaccompanied flute music by composers such as Bach, Debussy, Pineda, Ginastera, Marais, and Piazzolla.

• The Friday Musicale performance will take place on March 13, 2026.
• The recital series has been a tradition in Madison since 1971.

What’s next

The Friday Musicale performance of 'The Music of Words' will take place on March 13, 2026 at the First Unitarian Society of Madison's Landmark Auditorium.