The 2026 LunART Festival, RESONANCE, is here! Madison will host 4 dynamic events featuring our incredible LunART Choir, 40+ artists, and 20+ composers from across the U.S. and around the world.
Centered on connection across generations, cultures, and disciplines, RESONANCE brings world premieres, bold voices, and interdisciplinary collaborations to life, amplifying stories that deserve to be heard and creating artistic experiences that resonate far beyond the stage.
Join us to meet 2026 Composer-in-Residence, Libby Larsen, experience new works by our 2026 Call for Scores winners and Composers’ Hub cohort, explore original artwork created by the remarkable Andrée Valley specifically for the festival, and get ready for some epic chamber music performances!
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Wed, May 27Arts + Literature LaboratoryWhat happens when artists create not in isolation, but in dialogue? This panel explores the dynamic relationships between performers, composers, and visual artists, and how collaboration shapes contemporary art practice.
Fri, May 29WYSO Center for MusicExperience the power and richness of women’s voices in an evening of choral and chamber music. This program celebrates harmony, texture, and the emotional depth of the human voice, highlighting collaboration, creativity, and shared artistic presence.
Sat, May 30WYSO Center for MusicExperience an evening of vibrant, contemporary chamber music that brings together bold new voices and celebrated composers. This dynamic program features award-winning works, world premieres, and a newly commissioned piece.
Sun, May 31WYSO Center for MusicCelebrate the grand finale of “RESONANCE”, where seven international composers transform a week of collaboration into bold, inventive music. Expect intricate textures, striking timbres, and works that push the boundaries of contemporary sound.