MADISON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.(A&E) From: Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: March 2, 2008| Author: Reyes, Cindia | COPYRIGHT 2008 Capital Newspapers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Compiled by Cindia Reyes

Next weekend, the Madison Symphony Orchestra, directed by John DeMain, will present Rossini's "Stabat Mater" and the world premiere of Joel Hoffman's "Forty Steps."

Both pieces speak of human emotion and suffering while retaining hope for peace. With the approach of Easter, Purim, Mawlid al-Nabi and the ongoing state of turmoil in the Middle East, their presentation is well-timed.

The Stabat Mater, short for Stabat ...

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